I. EXPOSITION FOR CONTEXT, Luke 2:41-52
A. Passover at Jerusalem, vv41-42
B. Pilgrimage Back to Galilee, vv43-45
C. Profound Words from the Christ child, vv46-49
1. gospel considerations & implications
2. “This verse is one of those which Luther would call his little Bibles, with the whole gospel compressed into it.” —C. H. Spurgeon, Sermon #1666, June 25, 1882
D. Pondering the Words of Christ, vv50-51
E. Personal Growth of Christ, v52
II. EXHORTATION FROM THE TEXT
A. Looking for Christ Jesus
1. are you looking for Him?
2. why are you looking?
a. earthly or heavenly motives?
B. Finding Christ Jesus
1. holy house
2. honesty
3. humility
4. heavenly work
C. Are You in Your Father’s House?
1. exemplified
2. established
3. empowered