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Young Jesus in the Temple 1.
Jesus lived with his parents and his 
brothers and sisters in Narazeth. Whenever Jesus was twelve years old his parents took Jesus to Jerusalem for the celebration of Passover. 
Young Jesus in the Temple 2
Every year the Jews celebrated Passover to   remember the time when Moses had led the Israelites out of Egypt where they had been slaves. 
Young Jesus in the Temple 3
After the celebration in Jerusalem Mary and Joseph left the city to go back home. They thought that Jesus was going back with some other people. 
Young Jesus in  the Temple 4
But when they looked for him the next day they could not find him anywhere. Mary and Joseph turned around and went back to Jerusalem. For three days they looked for  Jesus. Finally, they found him. 




Young Jesus in the Temple 5
Jesus was in the Temple with some teachers. He was listening to them and asking questions. The teachers were surprised at how much the boy knows.
Young Jesus in  the Temple 6
When his parents saw Jesus they ran up
to him. Why have you done this to us. Mary asked We have looked for you everywhere. Jesus answered Why did you have to look for me. Didn't you know that I would be in my Father's house 
Jesus was talking about his Father. God but his parents didn't understand.
Jesus went back with them Nazareth He became wise and grew strong God was pleased with him.