by Joan Taylor and Falon Barton |
Getting to know Jesus the boy is a significant piece of understanding Jesus the man. But, besides the birth stories in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 (with a short story about 12-year-old Jesus at the Temple at the end of Luke 2), we have nothing in the Bible that addresses Jesus' formative years.
At least, not directly.
What we can do is use context clues from the gospels, Paul's letters, ancient historians like Josephus, and archaeological discoveries to paint a fuller picture of what Jesus' childhood was like — from his family and ancestry to his society and culture. |
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March 7 — African theologians are marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea with major renewal events such as the Sixth World Conference on Nicaea in Egypt. Delegations across the continent are hosting lectures and discussions to highlight Africa's rich theological heritage. Methodist Rev. Jackie Makena and Orthodox Rev. John Njoroge both emphasize the need to foster unity and address divisive theologies in the postcolonial era. (RNS) |
| March 7 — Gather25 brought together 7 million participants in 21,000 locations last week. Hosted from seven global sites, including Rwanda, India, and the U.S., it featured diverse worship styles, languages, and performances aiming to reflect Rev. 7:9's vision of worship across all nations. A related album included songs in multiple languages but leaned toward Western pop worship styles. (Christianity Today) |
| March 7 — Christian NGO leaders representing 35 organizations like World Relief and Samaritan's Purse met with the Trump administration to address the USAID foreign aid freeze. The suspension has caused program closures and layoffs for many longstanding evangelical missions. Administration officials acknowledged concerns but emphasized reducing government reliance and increasing private donor support. (RELEVANT) |
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The Gospel of John differs sometimes drastically from the other three ("synoptic") gospels, presenting a more theological depiction of Jesus. Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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The question "how do I pray?" has been searched millions of times on Google, but the first time we see it recorded in our human history is in Luke 11. Discover what Jesus taught about prayer and how it can transform your faith. | | The story of Jesus's temptation is told in all three of the synoptic gospels and holds a special place in how we view and think of Jesus, especially at this time of year during the 40-day season of Lent when many of us also fast or undertake other spiritual practices. |
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