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Luke 2:41-45

Luke 2:41-45. Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

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Luke 2:41-45

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  1. Luke 2:41-45 • Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. • And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. • And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

  2. Grow Up But Stay Child Like

  3. You Need To Grow Up As Jesus Did

  4. Jesus Grew • And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Luke 2:52

  5. Jesus Grew (Increased KJV) • Thayer Definition: • 1) to beat forward • 1a) to lengthen out by hammering (as a smith forges metals) • 1b) metaphorically to promote, forward, further • 2) to go forward, advance, proceed • 2a) of time: the night is far spent • 2b) metaphorically to increase, make progress

  6. Three Things About Growth • It is natural (Genesis 1:11) seed produces. . . • It is expected (Hebrews 5:12) when for the time • It is accomplished through change and challenge (James 1:1-4) – trials produce endurance. Jesus grew – Hebrews 5:8-9

  7. Grow In Wisdom

  8. Grow In Wisdom • Thayer Definition: • 1a5) skill in the management of affairs Be punctual – be on time/be early. Be prudent - be proper in dress and circumstances. Be professional – do it right the first time. Be personally responsible – your work, life, job.

  9. Grow In Wisdom • 1a6) devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth • In Conviction – 1 Peter 3:15 • In Competence – Eph 3:4 • In Consideration – Philippians 2:5

  10. Grow In Wisdom • 1a7) the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living • Learn God’s Word • Love God’s Word • Live God’s Word • Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth (John 17:17).

  11. Grow In Stature

  12. Grow In Stature • Thayer Definition: • 1) age, time of life • 1a) age, term or length of life • 1b) adult age, maturity • 1c) suitable age for anything • 1d) metaphorically of an attained state fit for a thing • 2) stature, i.e. in height and comeliness of stature

  13. Take Care Of Yourself Physically • You belong to the Lord (1 Cor. 6:20) • Nourish and cherish yourself (Eph. 5:28-29) • Be Wise in what you do and give to your body? • Food • Drink • Drugs • Sexual activity

  14. Grow In Favor With God and Man

  15. Grow In Favor • Thayer Definition: • 1) grace • 1a) that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech • 2) good will, loving-kindness, favour

  16. Grow In Favor With God • Trust in the Lord (Prov. 3:5) • Fear of the Lord (Prov. 1:7) • Learn of the Lord (Matt. 11:28-30) • Lean on the Lord (1 Pet. 5:7). • Add to your faith (2 Pet 1:5-7). • But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. 2Pe 3:18

  17. Grow In Favor With Man • Do unto others (Matt. 7:12) • Honor all men (1 Pet. 2:17) • Humble yourself (Prov. 18:12) • Keep your word (Psalm 15:1-5) • Learn the value and handling of money. • Earn it, save it, share it • Proverbs 13:23 • Proverbs 22:7 • Proverbs 28:27

  18. Grow Up But Stay Child Like

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