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Episode 1417 | March 16, 2026

Why Jesus Stayed Behind

The Gospels | Luke 2:41–52 Was Jesus sinning by staying behind at the Temple after his parents left? How do we submit to imperfect authority while keeping our hearts aligned with God? How did Jesus grow in wisdom and favor with God and man?

Was Jesus sinning by staying behind at the Temple after his parents left? How do we submit to imperfect authority while keeping our hearts aligned with God? How did Jesus grow in wisdom and favor with God and man? In today’s episode, Keith shares how Luke 2:41–52 shows us the tension of Jesus staying behind in the temple and what it teaches about allegiance, growth, and following God faithfully.

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Keith Simon

Keith Simon is the pastor and co-founder of The Crossing, a large, politically diverse church. He’s also a cultural commentator, has written for Newsweek and contributes his thoughts weekly on his top news commentary podcast, Truth Over Tribe. He's...

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