Note: There is a time to sit listening and asking questions in our Father's house, and there is a time to go out and be obedient.

Greeting
Ldr: When Jesus was twelve years old, his parents could not find him. So Mary and Joseph returned to Jerusalem, and found Jesus in the temple.
Cng: We still find you in the temple, Lord.
Ldr: Though only twelve, Jesus sat talking with the teachers in the temple. They were all amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Cng: We too are amazed at the simplicity and the depth of your words, O Lord. Teach us again, Rabbi of the heart, and bless us with your wisdom and favor.

Prayer
Like Jesus, we must be in your house, heavenly Father. We hunger for the discussions of your Word. We ache with the desire to please you with righteousness. We long for commun…