[Propertalk] Quotes - Luke 2:41-52, 2 Christmas, Jan. 3 - Part 3

[Joe Parrish]

For a while, as our faith is still in its infancy or childhood, we may hold on to Jesus and treasure him in our hearts.
But as our faith in Jesus grows, we are be willing to "lose" him and release him to the world and let the world find the "lost" Jesus.


As he was born in our hearts, we should let him "go" so that he might be born in other people's hearts as well, for although he belongs to us, he also belongs to the world.

http://www.saintsinsincity.org/?p=2334

Ed Fernandez

(not Edward Granadosin as incorrectly noted in Part 2)
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Twice, Joseph and Mary are said to be "seeking" Jesus.  This puts Jesus' parents, Joseph and Mary, in the same position as the rest of us.  Later, "multitudes" also seek Jesus (6:19).  Later, Jesus will also say that those who "seek" will find (11:9) and that we are to "seek" the kingdom of God, or the reign of God on earth (12:31).
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The second sentence is difficult.  It is usually translated as NRSV does:  "Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?"  The problem is that the word "house" does not actually appear in the Greek text.  It is not entirely clear how the sentence should read.  Literally, we have:  "in the ____ of my Father it is necessary that I be."  Something is missing in English which would be understood in Greek.  Tannehill says the expression could refer to "house", but it could also refer to "things" or "business" or "interests" (p. 76).

http://www.progressiveinvolvement.com/progressive_involvement/2009/12/lectionary-blogging-luke-2-4152.html

John Petty, 2009
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Can doing what God has called us to do cause pain and agony to one's self? If 12-year-old Jesus was as compassionate as I think he was, I believe that the pain he caused his parents, he also took upon himself. While he may have preferred to stay in the temple, learning from and teaching the elders, he returns to Nazareth (a somewhat pagan, border town) and is obedient to him. What was God's will for Jesus to do at that time? Sometimes the answer is not too clear. Sometimes it is a choice between two good things. 

http://www.crossmarks.com/brian/luke2x41.htm

Brian Stoffregen
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Exodus 12:1-27 and Deuteronomy 16:1-8 command the annual observance of the Passover in Jerusalem. 
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When preaching on this text it is important to remember that Luke is not writing a "How To" book for parenting; nor is he writing a morality tale to illustrate proper behaviour for children. 

http://www.holytextures.com/2009/12/luke-2-41-52-year-c-christmas-1-sermon.html

David Ewart, 2009
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In the Temple, Jesus is a good listener. It's not that he's doing the teaching as some have been inclined to read into this incident. True, 'all were astounded' at his contribution, but LK isn't portraying a precocious religious prodigy. Behind the teaching, formal & informal, Jesus is tuned into his Father, God. Are we on the same 'wavelength'? Also, are we listening to our teachers well enough? Asking the right kinds of questions? If we are the teacher, are we worth listening to? Questioning? 

http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/laterallyluke/LLK24152XMAS103.html

Brian McGowan
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Another thought: If Jesus was born in the spring (the time at which lambs are birthed), maybe the festival referred to was also his birthday. 
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A challenge: Why is it that our witness seems to lose human (and maybe divine) favor in today's world? Is it because of culture wars, Biblical interpretation re homosexuality, controversy, feminism, pro and con abortion issues, same sex commitments and worship wars? What might we need to enjoy "divine and human favor?" Why are we "losing" and "declining?" Have we lost it? Are we anxious like Jesus' parents because of uninformed, prejudicial, "don't understand," and/or legalistic attachments (under the Law) to Scripture quotations rather than "family response-ability" to the Father of our Lord who would have none be "lost?" 

http://www.crossings.org/theology/2010/theolo764.shtml

Norb Kabelitz, 2009
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