#138: The Youth of Christ

#138: The Youth of Christ

From Jesus Alone is God by Jesus Alone is God

April 5, 2026 · 44 min · Season 4 · Episode 10

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This episode explores the spiritually focused youth of Jesus Christ and the significance of His early understanding of His mission.

Email: hpaulsilas@hotmail.com https://apostolicinternational.com/ Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/THE_YOUTH_OF_CHRIST.pdf This sermon explores the purposeful and spiritually focused youth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that childhood need not be a season of aimlessness but can be filled with divine purpose. Drawing from Luke 2:41–51, it highlights how Jesus, even at the age of twelve, demonstrated a deep awareness of His mission. While His family faithfully observed the Passover in Jerusalem, Jesus remained behind in the temple—not out of disobedience, but out of devotion to His Father’s business. From an early age, Jesus understood His identity and calling as the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world (Matthew 1:21). His presence in the temple symbolically mirrors the Old Testament practice of examining a sacrificial lamb for blemishes. As He engaged with the teachers, asking and answering questions, all who heard Him were astonished at His wisdom and understanding. This reveals that God can work powerfully even through children who are attentive to spiritual…

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Host: Jesus Alone is God

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Organizations: Apostolic International

Books & works: THE_YOUTH_OF_CHRIST, statement-of-beliefs, sermons

Places: Jerusalem

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