The Hidden Years of Jesus: Insights into His Humanity

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Explore the hidden years of Jesus between infancy and public ministry, gaining a deeper appreciation of his humanity. Discover biblical passages shedding light on this period, including his presentation at the temple, journey to Egypt to escape Herod's wrath, and growth in wisdom and grace.

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The Hidden Years Goal: To help us develop a fuller, more unified understanding of Jesus s life and to grow in appreciation of Jesus s humanity The time between Jesus s infancy and the beginning of his public ministry at age 30 Luke 3:23: Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry.

Luke 2:22-40 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord ), and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: a pair of doves or two young pigeons. Luke 2:22-24

Luke 2:22-40, cont. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. Luke 2:30-32

Luke 2:22-40, cont. When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:39-40

Matthew 2:13-23 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. Get up, he said, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him. Matthew 2:13

Matthew 2:13-23, cont. At the heart of the Christmas story in Matthew s Gospel is a baby who poses such a threat to the most powerful man around that he kills a whole village full of other babies in order to try to get rid of him. In fact the shadow of the cross falls over the story from this moment on

Matthew 2:13-23, cont. The gospel of Jesus the Messiah was born in a land and at a time of trouble, tension, violence, and fear. Banish all thoughts of peaceful Christmas scenes. Before the Prince of Peace had learned to walk and talk, he was a homeless refugee with a price on his head. N.T. Wright, Matthew for Everyone

Luke 2:40: And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:52: And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.