7/21/2026 12n Bible Study: The Kind of Momma & Daddy Jesus Had - Luke 2:41-48 Pastor Trace Edwards

Main message: Jesus’ parents in Luke 2 model how Christian parents should raise children: practice regular spiritual faithfulness, stay aware and responsive to your children’s needs, persevere in seeking them and trusting God, and be truthful and loving as stewards rather than owners.

Key points:

• Faithfulness: model regular spiritual practices (take children to worship, give them exposure to faith) so they grow in wisdom and strength.
• Awareness: parents need to pay attention—you’ll be unaware of many things until you become aware, and awareness is the first step to helping.
• Responsiveness: once aware, respond prayerfully, correctly, and with wisdom rather than reacting out of inconvenience or anger.
• Sticktuitiveness (perseverance): keep seeking, trusting God, and working patiently for your children even when change is slow.
• Truthfulness and emotional honesty: tell children how their actions make you feel to build their emotional intelligence and strengthen the relationship.
• Stewardship not ownership: recognize children belong to God; parents are stewards who guide, discipline, and train.

Scriptures mentioned: Luke 2:1-21, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:40, Luke 2:41-48, Luke 2:47-48, 1 Corinthians 11:1