The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-01-08
I. Jesus Growing ". 4O).

While Jesus was as to his person
atty, God, yet his deity did not inter-
fere with his development as a hui
man being. The processes of his
physical, mental, and spiritual growth
were the same as those of any normal
human being.
1. Screw and waxed strong" 1t
was necessary for his body to develop.
His brain, nerves, and muscles must
not only attain unto the proper size
come correlated.
2. "Filled with wisdom" AS with
most children his training was largely
in the hands of his mother. She, no
doubt, taught him to commit to men,
,ory Bible verses and taught him the
great stories of the Old Testament,
from the creation down through the
patriarchs and prophets. 1t seems that
It was customary among the Jews to
send the child at the age of six years
to the synagogue school, where the
Old Testament was the textbook.
3. sand the grace of God was upon
him." By the grace Of God doubt
less, is meant Gods loving favor and
tender care.
u. Jesus Tarrying Behind at Jeru-
salem wv. 41-43).
At the age of twelve years the
Jewish child took his place as a wor-
shipper in the temple. He was then
considered "a child of the law" Be-
ing thoroughly conscious of his mis-
sion, Jesus tarried behind and in
CURED into the meaning of the ordi-
nances of Gods house. His heart
yearned for his Father.
III. Jesus Found in the Temple
wv. 44-4O.
When his mother and Joseph had
gone some distance on the homeward
Journey, they perceived that Jesus
was not with them and sought for
him among their kinsfolk and &C.
lQuaintances. Not finding him, they
returned to Jerusalem and found him
III Lie Lcmplc.
; 1. He was sitting ". 46). He was
perfectly at home in his Fathers
house.
2. He was hearing the teachers of
Gods Word ". 46), and was eager
to learn Gods will.
8. He asked questions ". 46). His
growing mind was inQuisitive; it in
quired after-reached out after
truth.
4. He answered questions ". AZ.
His answers showed such great wis
dom that he astonished those who
heard him. 1t was the expression of
the workings of perfect human mind
suffused by the Holy Spirit.
~. Mary's Complaint wv. 1850.
/. Her question ". 4S). "Why hast
. thou dealt thus with us?" She re-
monstrated with him for his behavior.
2. Jesus reply ". 49). He replied to
her question in .dignified yet tender
manner, but made no apology, thus in
dicating that he was more than mere
, Iy the son Of Mary. God was his Fa-
! ther.
i B Mary acquiesced in his revelation
Of himself ". sly. She did not under
stand all these things, but she kept
them In her heart.
v. Jesus Obedience ". sly.
Though he was fully conscious Of
his divine being and mission, he lived
a life Of filial obedience, thus teach
ing us that obedience to parents is
pleasing to God, and duty which
will be discharged faithfully by those
who have the spirit Of Jesus Christ.
vi. Jesus Development ". 52).
1. Mental. Increased in wisdom"
Although the divine nature was united
with the human, his mind was left
free to develop normally.
2. Physical. He increased in stature.
His body developed according to the
laws Of a normal human being.
8. Spiritual. He increased in favor
with God and man. AS his mind de-
veloped, and his apprehension of God
became more comprehensive, tIe Di-
vine Being could he more fully ex-
pressed through him, and as the per-
feet life was lived, men could rec
ognize his superior qualities, and
therefore, their hearts would open to
him.