1 Jesus grew up in Nazareth with Mary and Joseph.
When he was grown up, Jesus became a wise teacher.
He went to school like the other boys. He learned the old stories of his people, and about the God who loved them.
“Look at the flowers: God takes care of them,” he said. “Look at the birds: God takes care of them too. Joseph was a carpenter, and from him Jesus learned how to make things from wood.
“So you can be sure that God will take care of you.” When Jesus was 12, he went with Mary and Joseph to Jerusalem. There was a festival at the Temple to give thanks to God.
When it was over, Mary couldn’t find Jesus. She found him in the Temple, talking with the teachers.
“He is very wise,” they agreed.