Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple
"Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" - Lk 2, 49b
A question came up recently concerning the point at which Jesus knew he was God's son. Some are apparently speculating that this would not have been until his baptism by John at the Jordan, while others hold that it wasn't until the Transfiguration. But in Luke's gospel we have this account which indicates that a pretty young Jesus had a fairly good idea of his paternity.
In the same conversation, someone suggested that the teachers were amazed only at the depth of his questions, but I believe that this passage (Lk 2, 41-50) indicates they were astonished by his answers, as well.
When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we have wisdom that far surpasses our own.
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