Search the Scriptures Luke 2:40-52: Jesus in the Temple

1. Verse 49. What was the consequence in His life of Jesus' unique relation to God? In what way does this truth apply to us, as sons of God? Cf. Jn. 14:31
2. How does the story illustrate the truths of verses 40 and 52.
   

1. Verse 49. What was the consequence in His life of Jesus' unique relation to God? In what way does this truth apply to us, as sons of God? Cf. Jn. 14:31

Jesus' unique relationship to God has importance consequences in His life. God is His father, and God's favor is with Jesus. therefore Jesus' mission is to "Stay in My Father's house" and "mind His business".
We are adopted sons/daughters of God. therefore we should walk in His steps to mind Heavenly Father's business. As as David had said, there is one thing I am seeking, that is to dwell in Your Temple and look upon Your Face forever.

2. How does the story illustrate the truths of verses 40 and 52.
This only story of Jesus' early childhood is very important in terms of knowing how Jesus felt his own identity and his mission. From the story we know that

• Jesus was full of wisdom even as a twelve-year-old boy.
• God's grace was with Him.
• Jesus knew his identity very clearly, God is His father
• Jesus know his mission very clearly, "I should stay in my Father's house".
• Both God and Man favors Jesus.