The gospels focus primarily on the public ministry of Jesus leading up to His crucifixion (approximately 3 years). Matthew and Luke also include Jesus’ birth and infancy. Luke also briefly recorded one event in Jesus’ childhood – when He was “lost” in the temple at 12 years old. We may be curious about what happened as Jesus grew up, but the Scriptures are mostly silent. However, the Holy Spirit did see fit to include a statement about the growth of Jesus. This may seem somewhat obvious and, therefore, insignificant; yet it was given for a reason. If Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor, then it should be expected for us to do the same. In this lesson, we are going to consider what this means for us in our lives today.
