“I must be about my Father’s business.” Luke 2:41-50 “I must be about my Father’s business.”

Jesus Knew His Life’s Purpose Luke 2:46-49 Astonished listeners, 2:46-47 Parents amazed and anxious, 2:48 Jesus thought they would know where He was and what He was doing, 2:49 “Why did you seek me?” “Did you not know…”

Jesus Came to do Father’s Business Do His will…finish His work, John 4:34 I must work His works, John 9:4 “I have finished the work,” John 17:4 “It is finished,” John 19:30

“I” Personal Responsibility

There are things only “I” can do Galatians 6:4-5 To become a Christian, Jno. 8:24; Mk. 16:16 To remain faithful and growing, 1 Peter 2:2 To worship in spirit and truth, John 4:24 To withstand temptations, 1 Cor. 10:13 To be sober and watchful, 1 Peter 5:8 With responsibility comes accountability

Personal Accountability Galatians 6:1-10 Toward a fallen Christian, 6:1-3 Toward oneself, 6:4-5 Toward teachers, 6:6 Toward God, 6:7-9 Toward unbelievers & brethren, 6:10

“Must be about” Necessary to be doing

Obligations of Sonship John 8:28-29 To do Father’s will from heart, Ephesians 6:6 Stand perfect and complete in all the will of God, Colossians 4:12 Whatever you do...in the name of the Lord, Colossians 3:17 Blessed when our faith is obedient, John 13:15-17 (“do as I have done to you”)

“My Father’s business” Father – CHILD Relationship

My Father Your relationship with God By doing His will, Matthew 12:48-50; 1 John 1:6-7; 2:3-6 Fellowship with God (2 Cor. 6:17-18)… Gives every spiritual blessing, Ephesians 1:3 Prayerful access to God, Hebrews 4:16 Assurance of God’s presence, provisions, protection, Hebrews 13:5-6

My Father’s Business His Will Be Done (Matthew 6:9-10) I must do His will on earth to enter heaven, Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Peter 1:10-11 Be a living sacrifice, Romans 12:1-2 Be holy, sanctified in my body, 1 Thess. 4:3-8 I must be a doer of the work / word of God, John 9:4; James 1:22-25

My Father’s Business His Will Be Done (Matthew 6:9-10) I must worship God, Jno. 4:23-24 (Acts 2:42) Regularly, Acts 20:7 Remembering Christ and proclaiming His death, 1 Corinthians 11:24-26 For edification (spiritual strengthening), 1 Corinthians 14:5, 26 With thankful praise and humble submission, Ephesians 5:19-21

We Do Understand 1 John 5:20 We must not ignore our Father’s business, Ephesians 5:17 Jesus set the example, John 8:28-29 We must humble ourselves to His training in order to be like Him and to do the things of our Father, Hebrews 13:20-21