00:00Imagine a 12-year-old child discussing complex spiritual matters with the most learned religious scholars of ancient Jerusalem.
00:09This extraordinary scene unfolded during the sacred Passover festival nearly 2,000 years ago.
00:17Mary and Joseph, like thousands of other Jewish families, have traveled to Jerusalem for the week-long celebration.
00:24As the festival concludes, they begin their journey home to Nazareth.
00:30But something's wrong, Jesus isn't with their traveling group.
00:34After three days of frantic searching, they find him in the temple, not just listening, but teaching the distinguished scholars, who are amazed by his deep understanding of scripture.
00:46When his worried parents arrive, Mary asks,
00:50Son, why have you treated us like this?
00:52Jesus replies, Didn't you know I had to be in my father's house?
00:57His response reflects his early understanding of his divine purpose.
01:02This moment provides a glimpse of Jesus' extraordinary wisdom, showing that divine insight can come from unexpected sources, and that God's plan unfolds in surprising ways.
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01:31Together, let's grow in faith and keep his words alive.
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