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Listen "#144 | 1 Samuel: The Childhood of Samuel and Jesus Part 3"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we dive deep into Luke 2:52, where we see Jesus going through a process of growth and development, designated by the Greek word "prokopto." This term paints a vivid picture of advancement and growth through the various contexts in which it was used. For example, imagine a military advancing in battle, a forester clearing trees to increase usable space, a boat moving forward against winds and waves, and a blacksmith shaping a red hot piece of iron with repeated hammer blows. Each metaphor underscores an essential truth: growth and progress often comes with resistance.
This points to an often-overlooked aspect of Jesus' growth and development: it was not easy. It was marked by struggle and resistance. Jesus’ growth wasn’t effortless. He faced both internal and external challenges that He had to overcome in order to grow and to mature fully.
We also discuss the concept of growth and maturity, and the importance of aligning with our current stage of maturity. Just as it’s appropriate for a five-year-old to be at a five-year-old level of maturity, Jesus perfectly embodied the maturity expected at every age. His unique distinction lies in His keeping pace with His developmental journey—He never lagged behind and always met each stage of growth fully and completely, taking advantage of every opportunity. We also explore the cumulative nature of growth. Falling behind in development often means a constant struggle to catch up, potentially hindering us from reaching our full potential.
As we conclude, we offer a hopeful reminder: God meets us where we are. He doesn’t turn away from us due to our current level of maturity but begins His transformative work from that very point, guiding us toward the person He intended us to become. Join us as we draw lessons from Jesus’ journey of growth and find encouragement in our own development.
Key Passages:
1 Samuel 2:26
Luke 2:52
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This points to an often-overlooked aspect of Jesus' growth and development: it was not easy. It was marked by struggle and resistance. Jesus’ growth wasn’t effortless. He faced both internal and external challenges that He had to overcome in order to grow and to mature fully.
We also discuss the concept of growth and maturity, and the importance of aligning with our current stage of maturity. Just as it’s appropriate for a five-year-old to be at a five-year-old level of maturity, Jesus perfectly embodied the maturity expected at every age. His unique distinction lies in His keeping pace with His developmental journey—He never lagged behind and always met each stage of growth fully and completely, taking advantage of every opportunity. We also explore the cumulative nature of growth. Falling behind in development often means a constant struggle to catch up, potentially hindering us from reaching our full potential.
As we conclude, we offer a hopeful reminder: God meets us where we are. He doesn’t turn away from us due to our current level of maturity but begins His transformative work from that very point, guiding us toward the person He intended us to become. Join us as we draw lessons from Jesus’ journey of growth and find encouragement in our own development.
Key Passages:
1 Samuel 2:26
Luke 2:52
Explainer Video on how to use www.biblehub.com and www.blueletterbible.org
Leave us a question or comment at our website podcast page.
* Intro Music: "Admirable" Carlos Herrera Music
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