Saturday, July 24, 2021

The young JESUS in JERUSALEM

 

JOSEPH, MARY, and JESUS arrive in JERUSALEM.

Luke 2:22

King James Version

22 And when the days of her purification 

according to the law of Moses were accomplished, 

they brought him to Jerusalem, 

to present him to the Lord;


Why does JESUS matter?

Why does JERUSALEM matter?

Here's a lovely story on the young JESUS, in Jerusalem:

Luke 2:21-52

King James Version

21 And when eight days were accomplished 

for the circumcising of the child, 

his name was called Jesus, 

which was so named of the angel 

before he was conceived in the womb.

22 And when the days of her purification 

according to the law of Moses were accomplished, 

they brought him to Jerusalem, 

to present him to the Lord;

23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, 

Every male that openeth the womb 

shall be called holy to the Lord;)

24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that 

which is said in the law of the Lord, 

A pair of turtledoves, 

or two young pigeons.

25 And, behold, 

there was a man in Jerusalem, 

whose name was Simeon; 

and the same man was just and devout, 

waiting for the consolation of Israel: 

and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, 

that he should not see death, 

before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: 

and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, 

to do for him after the custom of the law,

28 Then took he him up in his arms, 

and blessed God, 

and said,

29 Lord, 

now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, 

according to thy word:

30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, 

and the glory of thy people Israel.

33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled 

at those things which were spoken of him.

34 And Simeon blessed them, 

and said unto Mary his mother, 

Behold, 

this child is set for the fall and rising again 

of many in Israel; 

and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

35 (Yea, 

a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) 

that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

36 And there was one Anna, 

a prophetess, 

the daughter of Phanuel, 

of the tribe of Aser: 

she was of a great age, 

and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, 

which departed not from the temple, 

but served God with fastings and prayers 

night and day.

38 And she coming in that instant 

gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, 

and spake of him to all them 

that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

39 And when they had performed all things 

according to the law of the Lord, 

they returned into Galilee, 

to their own city Nazareth.

40 And the child grew, 

and waxed strong in spirit, 

filled with wisdom: 

and the grace of God was upon him.

41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year 

at the feast of the passover.

42 And when he was twelve years old, 

they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

43 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.

44 But they, 

supposing him to have been in the company, 

went a day's journey; 

and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

45 And when they found him not, 

they turned back again to Jerusalem, 

seeking him.

46 And it came to pass, 

that after three days they found him in the temple, 

sitting in the midst of the doctors, 

both hearing them, 

and asking them questions.

47 And all that heard him 

were astonished at his understanding and answers.

48 And when they saw him, 

they were amazed: 

and his mother said unto him, 

Son, 

why hast thou thus dealt with us? 

behold, 

thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

49 And he said unto them, 

How is it that ye sought me? 

wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

50 And they understood not the saying 

which he spake unto them.

51 And he went down with them, 

and came to Nazareth, 

and was subject unto them: 

but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, 

and in favour with God and man.


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