Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?

Luke 2:40-52

 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 

After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 

“Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he was saying to them.

Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Why?
When Jesus was 12 years old, he showed his identity was different from other children.

Yes, Jesus had to be in my Father's house. But at that time his parent didn't understand what he said.

Jesus still went back with his parent to Nazareth.

A man grows up not only in his body but also in his wisdom and humanity with a comfortable relationship with the Lord and people.

How?

Jesus has shown his identity at twelve years old. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. He is not a common child.