In the Purpose & Place of my Father…
Pastor Jeremy Vines
FATHER'S DAY
Luke 2:41–50 NKJV
His (Jesus) parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”
And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
Luke 2:49 NKJV
And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”
Luke 2:49 ESV
And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
Luke 2:49 NLT
“But why did you need to search?” he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
Luke 2:49 LSB
And He said to them, “Why is it that you were searching for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”
The Greek phrase "ἐν τοῖς τοῦ πατρός μου" literally means "in the ___ of my Father,"
Luke 2:50–52 ESV
And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.
εῖ dei
• it is necessary
• There is a need
Matthew 1:19 NLT
Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man…
Luke 2:41 NLT
Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival.
