The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1961-09-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
OCTOBER l, 1861
BY Rev. George A. Harper
511 Avenue G.,
Greenwood, Miss.

BY Rev. George A. Harper
511 Avenue G.,
Greenwood, Miss.
HOW JESUS GREW.
Lesson Text - Deuteronomy
GIG; Luke 1882 Print-Luke
1882.
MEMORY SELECTION -
The child grew, and waxed
strong in spirit, filled with
wisdom: and the grace of God
was upon him. duke 2:40). In
His humanity, Christ, as a boy,
experienced a wholesome and
well-balanced growth. Every
child needs to develop in mind,
in spirit and in bod yto en-
JOY a well-rounded growth.
When the physical part of man
is retarded in growth, it brings
sorrow to the child'S parents.
When the mind is not develop
ed, that also is a sad situation.
Many children develop proper
ly in their bodies and minds,
but do not develop or grow
spiritually. 1t is essential to
experience the new birth early
in life so that a full, complete,
normal growth may be enjoy
ed. The inner man, or spirit
needs to be nourished by the
Word of God as we'll as the
body with physical food.
THE JEWISH PIETY OF
THE PARENTS OF JESUS.
When a Jewish male child was
born that child must be pre-
scented at the temple for cir
cumciSion at the end of his
eighth day. Also the mother
must come for publication.
Joseph and Mary observed this
regulation, and all others, to
the letter. This fact also helps
to point up the true humanity
of Jesus. Thus, in true human
fashion Jesus had to grow.
His body had to grow. From in
fancy to adolescence. He grew
straight and strong, and he
was was wise beyond his years.
He had the constant example
of pious parents to aid and
shape his growth. AS boy in
His home, He was obedi-
ent, thoughtful and helpful.
He never was involved in
trouble or disobeyed those who
we're over Him.
THE PILGRIMAGE TO
J Err S ALE AT AGE
TWELVE:
When Jesus was twelve
years of age, He knew in His
humanity that He was the Son
of God, that God was His
Father, that the temple was
His Fathers house, that He
was sent by the Father to be
the Redeemer and that He
must be about His Fathers
business. The parents of Jesus
went to Jerusalem every year
at the Feast of the Passover.
Thus in his twelfth year they
went up, even as they had
customarily done in past years.
Certainly this was not the first
trip to be made by Him, but
the stating of His age was
probably Luke'S device OF help
the reader locate the event in
time. From the institution of
the Passover in Egypt it had
become the custom for two or
more families to cooperate in
the observance. At that time
they we're told to come to-
gether if lamb was more than
one family could consume at
single sitting. Hence a great
company of kinsfolk and ac-
quaintances would form for
the purpose.
The children would naturally
run and play together while
their elders walked and con-
versed together. This can ex-
plan how the parents of Jesus
would assume that he was in
the company even though they
did not see him. They retraced
their steps and after three
days found Him in the temple.
His knowledge of the Law, Of
religion, and of life amazed
the teachers. Not only were the
teachers amazed but Jesus
own parents were likewise
amazed.
THE FOUR S @ u A R E
GROWTH OF JESUS:
There were people in the
first century who maintained
that Jesus was holy and di-
vine. They also maintained