Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2520 Jesus Christ, childhood of 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. Jesus Christ was consecrated as an infant Luke 2:22 See also Luke 2:23-24 Indications of Jesus Christ's future ministry were revealed Through the words of Simeon Luke 2:30-32 See also Luke 2:25-29,34-35 Through the words of Anna The visit of the Magi See also The escape to Egypt The return from Egypt Matthew 2:19-20 See also Matthew 2:15; Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:21 Jesus Christ lives in Nazareth Matthew 2:22-23 See also Luke 2:39 Jesus Christ grows up Jesus Christ visited the temple He celebrates the Passover there He stays behind in the temple Luke 2:43-45,48-50 He displays his understanding of the Scriptures there The obedience of Jesus Christ Mary and Joseph remember the sayings and events of Jesus Christ's childhood See also Luke 2:19,33,51 See also
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