The boy in his Father's houseLuke 2:41-52Length: Standard

1 Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

• Read
• Reread
• Retell

2 Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

1. What does this show me about God?

   • Jesus says he had to be in his Father's house. What does that tell you about who he already knew he was?

2. What does it show me about people — and about me?

   • He was twelve, sitting with teachers and asking questions. What is good about asking questions?

3. What will I obey this week?

   • What question about God will you ask somebody this week?

4. Who will I tell?

   • Who could you sit and listen to this week instead of just talking?

3 Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).