Dictionary of Bible Themes As an infant Jesus Christ was consecrated in the temple, accompanied by prophetic utterances regarding his future ministry. His childhood was characterised by a growth in wisdom and grace and, in particular, a strong desire to learn of God his Father and to understand the Scriptures. Luke 2:22Jesus Christ was consecrated as an infant See also Luke 2:23-24Luke 2:30-32 Indications of Jesus Christ's future ministry were revealed See also Through the words of Simeon Luke 2:25-29,34-35Luke 2:38 Through the words of Anna See also The visit of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12Matthew 2:13-15 The escape to Egypt Matthew 2:19-20The return from Egypt See also Matthew 2:15Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:21 Matthew 2:22-23 Jesus Christ lives in Nazareth See also Luke 2:39Luke 2:40 Jesus Christ grows up See also Luke 2:52Luke 2:41-42 Jesus Christ visited the temple He celebrates the Passover there Luke 2:43-45,48-50He stays behind in the temple Luke 2:46-47He displays his understanding of the Scriptures there Luke 2:51The obedience of Jesus Christ See also Mary and Joseph remember the sayings and events of Jesus Christ's childhood Luke 2:19,33,51See also 1427 prophecy2033 Christ, humanity 2057 Christ, obedience 2081 Christ, wisdom 2218 Christ, Son of God 2333 Christ, attitude to OT 2366 Christ, prophecies concerning 2515 Christ, birth of 2535 Christ, family of 5099 Mary, mother of Christ 5671 clan 5688 firstborn |
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