that he would see the Messiah before he died. Anna told “everyone who had been waiting for the promised King” that their Redeemer had come. 2:39–52 Growing in grace, teaching in the Temple. Briefly summarizing Christ’s early boyhood (2:39–40), Luke related a remarkable incident from his 12th year. On one trip to Jerusalem, Joseph and Mary lost track of where Jesus was. After much searching they were surprised to find him sitting among the teachers in the Temple. His ability to discuss the law with