Luke 2:40-52

As JESUS was growing up, he became stronger and wiser, and the grace of GOD was upon him. Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the feast, according to that custom. When the feast days were over, they were returning home, but his parents were unaware that the boy JESUS had stayed behind in Jerusalem. They had traveled for a whole day thinking he was with them in the caravan when they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. But when Joseph and Mary could not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days, they found him. JESUS was sitting in the temple courtyard among the teachers, listening to them, and asking them questions. All who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. When his parents found him, they were very surprised. His mother said to him, "Son, why did you treat us like this? Your father and I were very worried about you, and we have been looking everywhere for you." JESUS asked them, "Why were you looking for me? You should know that I must be about my FATHER's business." But they did not understand the meaning of what he said to them. JESUS went with them to Nazareth and was obedient, and his mother kept these things in her heart. JESUS continued to grow taller and wiser and in favor with GOD and man.