1. Lk.2:40-52– “... as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not; 44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance: 45 and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him. 46 And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions: 47 and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Knew ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?...”

2. Movies and TV Gibson’s– The Passion of the Christ Fox’s– Who is Jesus? ABC’s– Jesus and Paul – the Word and the Witness Religious Holidays Palm Sunday Good Friday Easter Christmas Books History and Art

3. Because He is searching for YOU! Lk.19:10– “10 For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.” We must to have salvation Matt.11:28-30– “28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Acts 4:12– “12 And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.”

4. In the Jewish Temple keeping the Law of Moses Matt.5:17; Col.2:13-15; Eph.2:14,15 In Men’s Religious Traditions Matt.15:7-9; Jn.4:24 Among Relatives and Friends Lk.2:44,45; Matt.10:34-37; Lk.14:26,33 On a Throne in Jerusalem Zech.6:12,13; Heb.8:4; Jn.18:36; Lk.17:20,21; Col.1:13 In Worldly Wisdom 1 Cor.1:19-24; Col.2:8

5. In His Temple Lk.2:46; Matt.24:1,2; Matt.16:18; Eph.2:19-22; Acts 2:33 He is there as: Head of His body – Eph.1:22,23 Its Prophet – Acts 3:22-26 High Priest – Heb.8:1-3; 10:21 King – Acts 2:33-36; Psa.110:1,2 Savior – Eph.5:23 In the Scriptures Matt.11:29; Jn.5:39,40; 20:30,31; 1:1,2,14-18 Doing His Father’s Business Lk.2:49; Jn.8:29; Matt.7:21-23

6. Lk.2:48– “48 And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.” Jn.6:25-27– “25 And when they found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? 26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw signs, but because ye ate of the loaves, and were filled. 27 Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him the Father, even God, hath sealed.”