This passage recounts a significant moment from Jesus’ childhood. At age 12, Jesus travels with His family to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When His parents return home, they discover Jesus is missing and find Him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening and asking questions. Jesus’ wisdom astonishes all who hear Him, and He explains to His anxious parents that He must be in His Father’s house. This story highlights Jesus’ early understanding of His divine purpose while emphasizing His growth in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people.