What do we know about Jesus' childhood? - Billy Graham …
The Gospels don’t tell us very much about Jesus’ childhood; they focus instead on Jesus’ public ministry, which only lasted about three years. Hundreds of years after Jesus lived, some people made up stories about His childhood, but that’s all they were — stories with no basis in fact.
Why doesn't the Bible tell us anything about Jesus' early life? I …
The Bible says Jesus spent His whole early life with His parents in Nazareth (see Luke 2:51-52). It’s true that the Bible tells us little about Jesus’ childhood—but what it does tell us is very revealing. At the age of 12, for example, Jesus went with His parents from their home in Nazareth to the city of Jerusalem.
Only the Bible gives us reliable information about Jesus' childhood
The Bible also records that at the age of 12 Jesus became separated from His family while in Jerusalem, and was later found discussing God’s Word with the scholars and theologians there (see Luke 2:41-50). Beyond this, it only says that “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52).
I committed my life to Christ when I was a child, but now I wonder …
Do you remember the way Jesus welcomed children who wanted to come to Him? On one occasion, His disciples tried to hold them back. But the Bible says that “When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14).
A Hopeful Easter Story: How God Redeemed This Man’s Traumatic …
2020年4月8日 · God’s love changed Victor Marx from the inside out after a horrific childhood left him angry and broken. Now, Victor works to save other people from traumatic situations, including a Muslim who accepted Jesus as his savior on Easter.Victor Marx’s life shows that there is hope for anyone, in any situation, to find peace and freedom in Jesus ...
A College Professor Finds Answers to Life’s Questions in Jesus
2019年10月2日 · Mary Jo Sharp has.After a childhood without God, Mary Jo felt like her life had no meaning. Then, Mary Jo’s high school band director gave her a Bible before she went to college and she surrendered her heart to Jesus.But Mary Jo quickly found out that churches are not immune to conflict and criticism—and that she still had some big ...
My kindergarten class asked me where God came from. What …
Our only glimpse in the Bible of Jesus’ childhood took place when He was 12. He became separated from His parents, and later they found Him “in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions” (Luke 2:46). Jesus learned about God from others, and so do our own children.
How Jesus Transformed World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry
2019年10月23日 · But off the field, he was battling drug addiction, sex addiction, and brokenness from an abusive childhood.“My baseball career started because of my pain, the emptiness on the inside.”It took many years for Darryl to figure out the cure for that pain and emptiness, but once he did, there was no stopping him.
Why was Jesus born in such humble circumstances? Wouldn't …
Let me ask you a question: If Jesus had been born in a palace, would you feel like He could really understand the struggles and heartaches of ordinary people like you and me? I doubt it. But Jesus was born in the most humble circumstances imaginable, and all His life He lived like most of the people around Him – only poorer.
Who Is Jesus? - Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
“Maybe I’m missing something, but I don’t understand why the death of Jesus almost 2,000 years ago makes any difference to me right now. I know you’ll probably say Jesus died for my sins, but to be honest I can’t buy that.” Read Billy Graham’s answer »