20. What was Jesus doing when they found Him?
“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.” Verse 46.
21. How did His questions and answers impress those who heard Him?
“And all that heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.” Verse 47.
22. With what words do the Scriptures conclude the record of Christ's early life?
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Verse 52.
Note.—Christ's early life is a pattern for all children and youth. It was marked by respect and love for His mother. He was obedient to His parents, and kind to all. He hated sin, and to every temptation turned a deaf ear. He sought to understand the reason of things, and so increased in knowledge and wisdom. He was sympathetic and tender-hearted, and ever ready to relieve the oppressed, the sorrowing, and the suffering. If we love Christ, we shall love to talk of Him; our sweetest thoughts will be of Him; and by beholding Him we shall be changed into the same image. See note on page [98].
All praise to Thee, eternal Lord,
Clothed in a garb of flesh and blood;