The Constitution of Jesus During Adolescence: Luke 2:39-40
“39) When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. 40) The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” Luke 2:39-40
This is an important verse about the constitution of Jesus during adolescence. It seems to span from birth to age twelve. Where do I get that observation from the text?
Luke seems to be writing chronologically. Verse 39 refers to the families return home to Nazareth after his dedication in the temple. Verse 41-42 jumps forward to age twelve and a family trip to Jerusalem to keep the Passover.
Luke makes an important observation about Jesus during His early years; “40) The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” It appears that Jesus was healthy, strong and vigorous physically. He was also full of wisdom and grace mentally and physically.
As a physician, Luke was observing that Jesus stood out from the crowd. He was exceptional in all categories. As the second Adam, He did not carry any curse from the fall in His body, soul or spirit. He was growing and increasing according to God’s original design for humanity.
I make this observation because some picture Jesus as weak and frail. That is far from the biblical picture. In fact, the Greek word for “strong” includes being full of physical strength, energy and vigor. He was the only human in history untouched by sickness, disease or cognitive disorder associated with the fall.
Adam and Eve before the fall and Jesus from birth through adulthood were the only three humans to live and function at 100% original design and potential in body, soul and spirit. This biblical truth is packed into the description Luke makes about Jesus in verse 40.
Luke was assessing the physical, mental, emotional, moral and spiritual fitness of Jesus. He excelled in every category during His growth and development. He was living and walking in the grace and favor of God. This verse and theology should shape our view of Jesus during His adolescence and youth.
Think with me for a moment, it is said that most people develop far less than 2% of their body, brain and spirit potential. This verse pictures Jesus at the other end of the spectrum. Let me emphasize, He excelled on every level. His constitution was amazing! He had no negative sin baggage weighing Him down on any level.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“39) When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. 40) The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” Luke 2:39-40
This is an important verse about the constitution of Jesus during adolescence. It seems to span from birth to age twelve. Where do I get that observation from the text?
Luke seems to be writing chronologically. Verse 39 refers to the families return home to Nazareth after his dedication in the temple. Verse 41-42 jumps forward to age twelve and a family trip to Jerusalem to keep the Passover.
Luke makes an important observation about Jesus during His early years; “40) The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” It appears that Jesus was healthy, strong and vigorous physically. He was also full of wisdom and grace mentally and physically.
As a physician, Luke was observing that Jesus stood out from the crowd. He was exceptional in all categories. As the second Adam, He did not carry any curse from the fall in His body, soul or spirit. He was growing and increasing according to God’s original design for humanity.
I make this observation because some picture Jesus as weak and frail. That is far from the biblical picture. In fact, the Greek word for “strong” includes being full of physical strength, energy and vigor. He was the only human in history untouched by sickness, disease or cognitive disorder associated with the fall.
Adam and Eve before the fall and Jesus from birth through adulthood were the only three humans to live and function at 100% original design and potential in body, soul and spirit. This biblical truth is packed into the description Luke makes about Jesus in verse 40.
Luke was assessing the physical, mental, emotional, moral and spiritual fitness of Jesus. He excelled in every category during His growth and development. He was living and walking in the grace and favor of God. This verse and theology should shape our view of Jesus during His adolescence and youth.
Think with me for a moment, it is said that most people develop far less than 2% of their body, brain and spirit potential. This verse pictures Jesus at the other end of the spectrum. Let me emphasize, He excelled on every level. His constitution was amazing! He had no negative sin baggage weighing Him down on any level.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
