1. Gospel Reading: Luke 2:41 – 52

2. Luke 2:41-52 41 Every year the parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. 42 When Jesus was twelve years old, they went to the festival as usual. 43 When the festival was over, they started back home, but the boy Jesus stayed in Jerusalem. His parents did not know this; 44 they thought that he was with the group, so they traveled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

3. Luke 2:41-52 45 They did not find him, so they went back to Jerusalem looking for him. 46 On the third day they found him in the Temple, sitting with the Jewish teachers, listening to them and asking questions. 47 All who heard him were amazed at his intelligent answers. 48 His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”

4. Luke 2:41-52 49 He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?” 50 But they did not understand his answer. 51 So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth, where he was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and people.

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8. End of the year seen reviews of the journey

9. End of the year seen reviews of the journey Reading:

10. End of the year seen reviews of the journey Reading: Journey to the Passover Festival

11. End of the year seen reviews of the journey Reading: Journey to the Passover Festival Had to search for Jesus

12. End of the year seen reviews of the journey Reading: Journey to the Passover Festival Had to search for Jesus Our Journey:

13. End of the year seen reviews of the journey Reading: Journey to the Passover Festival Had to search for Jesus Our Journey: Grown apart and further away from the Lord

14. End of the year seen reviews of the journey Reading: Journey to the Passover Festival Had to search for Jesus Our Journey: Grown apart and further away from the Lord How can we do better in our journey with Jesus?

15. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus”

16. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” V44 they thought that he was with the group, so they travelled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

17. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard V44 they thought that he was with the group, so they travelled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

18. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard they thought V44 they thought that he was with the group, so they travelled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

19. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard they thought they assumed V44 they thought that he was with the group, so they travelled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

20. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard they thought they assumed too casual about their responsibilities V44 they thought that he was with the group, so they travelled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

21. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard they thought they assumed too casual about their responsibilities failed to pay close attention V44 they thought that he was with the group, so they travelled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

22. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard they thought they assumed too casual about their responsibilities failed to pay close attention Consequence – Jesus was not there V44 they thought that he was with the group, so they travelled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

23. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard

24. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard V48 His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”

25. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard V48 His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”

26. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard focus was on themselves V48 His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”

27. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard focus was on themselves V48 His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”

28. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard focus was on themselves V48 His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”

29. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard focus was on themselves we walk away, when we are not served V48 His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”

30. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard focus was on themselves we walk away, when we are not served tempted to give up, to leave Jesus V48 His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”

31. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard

32. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard V49 He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?” 50 But they did not understand his answer.

33. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard V49 He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?” 50 But they did not understand his answer.

34. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard His parents should’ve known V49 He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?” 50 But they did not understand his answer.

35. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard His parents should’ve known As God’s Son, he has a role to do V49 He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?” 50 But they did not understand his answer.

36. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard We have more resources today to help us understand V49 He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?” 50 But they did not understand his answer.

37. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard We have more resources today to help us understand We also have more time.... V49 He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?” 50 But they did not understand his answer.

38. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard Gain more understanding by reading Scriptures and prayer V49 He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?” 50 But they did not understand his answer.

39. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard

40. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard V51 So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth...

41. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard Jesus went back with them. V51 So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth...

42. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard Jesus went back with them. Read Scriptures V51 So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth...

43. Luke 2:41 – 52 “Our journey with Jesus” 1.Casualness is a hazard 2.The ‘me’ and ‘I’ focus, is another hazard 3.Lack of understanding, another hazard Jesus went back with them. Read Scriptures regularly and intentionally V51 So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth...