Luke 2:39-51, "Astonished at His Understanding" - a podcast by Benjamin Glaser

In our last sermon from our December series through the 2nd chapter of the Gospel of Luke we looked at a very important time in the life of Christ, His education. Now, we may not often think about the fact that Jesus had to learn, but it is central to our salvation that He was in every way a human like we are, even in regards to His learning more about Himself through the reading of the Scriptures and His regular attendance at Sabbath worship. 

It can be confusing to think about how God Incarnate, Jesus who is both very God of very God is also very man of very man learned, yet in this passage we see that as He "grew in understanding" He also showed His understanding in that He was "subject", that is obedient to Mary and Joseph in all things pertaining to their authority as mother and father, thereby in keeping with His keeping of the law in every way for our redemption. 

At the end of the day the practical application of this passage is two-fold for us. Firstly, if Jesus needed to learn the Bible in His humanity how much more so do we need to? It is pretty arrogant to think at any point in the Christian life that we have arrived at a place where we know enough about God and His Word. It is part and parcel of a true faith that we desire to learn more and more about our Savior and His work for us as His sheep. Secondly, the faithful example of Mary and Joseph who raised up the Son of God in regular Church attendance and in the fear and admonition of the Lord is a vital lesson for all parents everywhere. The only person responsible for the raising up of your child in the knowledge of the truth is you and there is great need that we not allow the things of the world get in the way of creating this foundation of faith in our kids. 

Blessings on your week in His Grace! 

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