Luke 2:46–47: Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.


But Jesus was not exercising omniscience, and neither was he giving the teachers a lesson—“No, Dr. Isaac, you have it all wrong! The correct exegesis is …” It is not even necessary to see Jesus as a genius here, though he may have been. Rather, twelve-year-old Jesus was sinless, intelligent, well studied in the Scriptures, and illuminated by his Father in heaven. Though Jesus was not exercising omniscience, his knowledge was certainly informed by heaven, and the depth of his participation was stunning. 1

Your Word is Truth

When was the last time you read His word and said: “He amazes me!” Perhaps we should keep reading each day until we can say: “He amazes me!”

“You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.” –Revelation 4:11

You Alone are God

The Lord amazes His people everyday, if they are listening to Him. – TWEET IT

Your Will be Done

Lord, thank You for being the only voice that I must hear every day.


1. Hughes, R. K. (1998). Luke: that you may know the truth. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.

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Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.