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Jesus’ preparation – 13 October 2021

Jesus’ preparation – 13 October 2021

By Carina Francke

(Di)temana ya Bibele

BAHEBERU 13

8Jesu Kriste o a swana maabane le lehono le go ya go ile.

BAHEBERU 13:8NSO00Bula go Mmadi wa Bibele

LUKASE 2

Mošemane Jesu Tempeleng

41Ngwaga wo mongwe le wo mongwe batswadi ba Jesu ba be ba eya Jerusalema Monyanyeng wa Paseka. 42Ge Jesu a na le mengwaga ye lesome le ye mebedi, ba ya monyanyeng bjalo ka mengwageng. 43Ya re ge monyanya o fetile ba boela gae, eupša mošemane Jesu a šala Jerusalema. Batswadi ba gagwe ba be ba sa tsebe. 44Ba be ba gopola gore o mo sehlopheng sa gabobona, ka gona ba hlwa ba sepela leeto la letšatši, ya ba gona ba thomago go mo nyaka melokong le bagwereng ba bona. 45Ba se mo hwetše; ka gona ba gomela Jerusalema ba mo nyaka. 46E rile ka letšatši la boraro ba mo hwetša Tempeleng, a dutše le dirutegi tša Bajuda, a di theeleditše a bile a di botšiša dipotšišo. 47Bohle ba ba mo kwago ba be ba tlabilwe ke kwešišo ya gagwe le diphetolo. 48Batswadi ba gagwe ge ba mmona ba makala, gomme mmagwe a mmotšiša a re: “Ngwanaka, o re diretšeng ka mokgwa wo? Gape nna le tatago re be re go nyaka re tshwenyegile.”

49Yena a mo fetola a re: “Le be le nnyakelang? Kgane le be le sa tsebe gore ke swanetše go ba mo ntlong ya Tate?” 50Fela bona ba se kwešiše phetolo yeo ya gagwe.

51Ke moka a gomela le bona Nasaretha, a dula a ba theeletša. Mmagwe yena ditaba tše ka moka a di lota ka pelong. 52Jesu a gola, a hlalefa le go feta, a kgahla Modimo le batho.

LUKASE 2:41-52NSO00Bula go Mmadi wa Bibele

What would your reaction be if your twelve-year-old son got lost after celebrating the feast of Easter? I suspect, the same as Jesus’ parents. Anxiously looking for him, they eventually found him three days later in the place where his priority and future were destined to be – in the house of his Father. At the feet of the teachers, he asked questions, listened to them, and apparently had to answer questions himself. Luke 2:47 has this to say: “Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.” I cannot help but wonder whether the topic of salvation by the Redeemer, Christ the Lord, was on the table for discussion.

Nevertheless, Jesus went back to Nazareth with his parents. He grew in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and men. (Luke 2:52) And take note, Jesus was obedient to them. (Luke 2: 51) What a powerful witness for the Son of God! What an example He set for us!

When the time came, Jesus was empowered for his redemptive work through his baptism in the River Jordan. At this event, the Holy Spirit visibly ordained him, and from heaven, his Father audibly declared: “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17)

Directly thereafter, the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1-11). But Jesus resisted and demolished every temptation by citing truths from the Word.

  • Fresh bread from stones had to make way for the words from God’s mouth – it is His words that give life! (verse 4)
  • If you jump from heights in the hope that angels will save you, beware! You put the Lord your God to the test! (verse 7)
  • Worship and service are due to the Lord our God only. (verse 10)
  • With divine authority, Jesus commanded the arrogant deceiver, “Away from me, Satan!”
  • He beat a hasty retreat and left Jesus. And Jesus? Angels came and attended him. (verse 11)

The question to you: How do you respond in these three areas when you are tempted?

Jesus Christ is the Living, is still Jesus, and will be that, always and for ever! “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever.” (Hebrews 13:8)

Take care not to be one of those people who yields before the devil’s attacks and temptations! Jesus is your inspiration and strength to persevere in your faith in the Saviour of the world.

Prayer: Father, thank you for your living Word and the undefiled life of your Son that gives life and hope to your children. Amen

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