The Child Who Was God | Luke 2:36-52 | Pastor John Miller

What was Jesus like as a boy? The boyhood of Jesus is like a "walled garden" from which we have been given only one single flower—this story found in the Gospel of Luke. In this study of Luke 2:36–52, Pastor John Miller explores the transition of Jesus from an infant to a twelve-year-old boy who stunned the religious elite with His wisdom. Pastor John examines two vital movements: the infant Jesus meeting the prophetess Anna and the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple. Discover the "divine must" that compelled Jesus to be about His Father’s business and learn how He grew perfectly in wisdom, stature, and favor. From the example of a godly home in Nazareth to the first recorded words of the Savior, this message reveals the mystery of the God-man who subjected Himself to earthly parents to fulfill a heavenly mission. In this study, you will discover: - The Missing Gap: What happened between Jesus' infancy and age twelve, including the flight to Egypt and the visit of the Wise Men. - The Sovereign Hand of God: How Caesar’s decree was a tool in God's hand to fulfill the prophecy of Bethlehem. - The First Red Letters: Understanding the significance of Jesus’ first recorded words: "I must be about My Father's business." - Perfect Development: How Jesus grew intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially without the impairment of sin. - The Value of Labor: How Christianity sanctified manual labor through Jesus the Carpenter. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Boyhood of Jesus as a Walled Garden 01:34 - Section 1: The Infant Jesus Meets Anna (Verses 36-38) 03:00 - The Meaning of Anna: Grace and Devotion 04:47 - The Tribe of Asher: A Great Age and a Holy Life 06:58 - Five Marks of Anna’s Character: Bitterness to Sweetness 09:10 - Widows Indeed: The Church’s Responsibility 11:44 - Section 2: The Boyhood of Jesus (Verses 39-52) 13:40 - Returning to Nazareth: Humanity and Deity Combined 15:00 - Filling the Gaps: Wise Men, Egypt, and Herod's Cruelty 17:30 - The Summary Statements: Jesus’ Four-Fold Growth 19:15 - Raising Perfection: The Mystery of a Sinless Child 20:45 - The Feast of Passover: A Family Tradition of Worship 22:50 - The Three-Day Search: Losing the Savior of the World 25:54 - Jesus Among the Doctors: Hearing and Asking Questions 27:44 - Mary’s Worry and Jesus’ Revelation 30:15 - The First Recorded Words of Jesus: "My Father's Business" 31:40 - Revolutionary Relationship: God as Personal Father 33:55 - The Divine "Must": Jesus’ Awareness of His Mission 36:26 - Subjection to Parents: The Perfect Child's Obedience 38:17 - The Hidden Years: Jesus as the Carpenter of Nazareth 41:40 - Conclusion: Discovering Your "Divine Must" ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #GospelOfLuke #BoyhoodOfJesus #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusInTheTemple #Incarnation #ChristianParenting