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What happened to Jesus during his childhood?
There is very little written about Jesus’ early life. The Gospel of Luke (2:41-52) recounts that a 12-year-old Jesus had accompanied his parents on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and became separated. He was found several days later in a temple, discussing affairs with some of Jerusalem’s elders.
What happened to Jesus after his birth?
Eight days after the birth of Jesus, the Christ child was circumcised and he was named Jesus (see verse 21). After Mary’s days of purification were complete, the family traveled to the temple in Jerusalem where Jesus was presented to the Lord. A sacrifice was offered and the holy baby was blessed by the priest, Simeon.
Where did Jesus live when he was a teenager?
According to the Christian Scriptures, Jesus spent his childhood and adolescence in Nazareth, although not much information is available about this period of his life. Some description of his life is noted in the last story of Thomas’ apocryphal work, about Jesus the child teaching the elders in the Temple.
How many days after Jesus was born did he get his name?
The Gospel of Luke 2:22–39 relates that Mary was purified according to the religious law, followed by Jesus’ presentation in the Jerusalem temple, and this explains the formal names given to the festival, as well as its falling 40 days after the Nativity.
What was Jesus’ teenage years like?
We know nothing about Jesus’ teenage years or His twenties. We believe that He did not have a formal education since He was a carpenter (Mark 6:3). When Jesus was about thirty years old, He started preaching. This was the age at which a man could become a Jewish priest.
What happened to Jesus Christ as an infant?
Also, a prophetess named Anna thanked God for Him (Luke 2:36-38). Jesus was a wonderful infant! And the Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. (NASB) Luke 2:40 The next glimpse of Jesus Christ comes at the time He is twelve years old.
Why are the first 30 years of Jesus’ life largely left out?
I think the reason the first 30 years of Jesus’ life are largely left out is that it simply isn’t the intent of the authors. In fact, two of the gospels (Mark and John) don’t even have the birth story. It seems to me that Matthew included the birth story for the sake of including messianic prophecies.
How old was Jesus when he started preaching?
When Jesus was about thirty years old, He started preaching. This was the age at which a man could become a Jewish priest. And when He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age . . .