437 Losing Jesus: A Lesson in Allegiance, Growth, and Grace

Tuesday, February 4th: Have you ever lost something important—your phone, your keys… your child? In this episode of The Daily Grind, John Spencer explores Luke 2:41-52, the story of when Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in Jerusalem. What seems like a simple family mishap actually raises some deep questions: Was Jesus being disobedient? Were Mary and Joseph bad parents? And what does it mean that Jesus grew in wisdom and grace? John unpacks the cultural and historical context of family travel in ancient Israel, showing how Jesus’ allegiance to His Heavenly Father redefined what it means to obey. He also challenges us to evaluate our own allegiances—what competes with God for first place in our lives? Finally, we’ll look at how Jesus, in His humanity, had to grow in wisdom and understanding, reminding us that spiritual growth is a lifelong process. Join us for an insightful and practical conversation on following Jesus more faithfully. ⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.