Jesus in the temple Flashcards
What was the most important building in the Jewish Holy world/Jerusalem?
The temple
Why is Passover celebrated?
After God rescued the Jews from terrible slavery, God commanded Jews to celebrate this.
Why did Joseph, Mary and Jesus go to the temple when Jesus was twelve?
To celebrate Passover for the first time.
What did Mary and Joseph realise when they were coming back home from the festival?
They were with a large party of friends and relations and realised after a while from leaving the Temple that Jesus was not with them.
How long did it take Mary and Joseph to find Jesus?
3 days
Where did they find Jesus and what was he doing
He was in the temple arguing with the Jewish religious leaders.
Why was he arguing?
Although it does not say specifically, Jesus said he had come to Earth to do what God had asked of him and that he must get on with the job.
