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Lost 12 Year Old Boy Returned to Parents After 3 Day Absence

July 24, 2018 by Laura Blodgett

The 12 year old boy who went missing 3 days ago in Jerusalem has been reunited with his parents. The parents, who say they attend the Feast of the Passover every year, say this has never happened before. The boy has always been very reliable and respectful.

He was found in the temple by his parents apparently discussing theology and Mosaic law with many of the temple teachers. The temple teachers who were questioned said the boy was not only asking questions, but often giving answers that amazed them and showed an incredible depth of understanding. He referred to the temple as “his father’s house,” which they had no explanation for.

Those who witnessed the search and reunion said one reason it was so hard to find the boy was that he did not have an particularly striking features. He also did not do anything to draw attention to himself, but was simply engaged in asking questions. However, his answers led to the temple teachers all gathering around.

When his parents urged the boy to return to Nazareth with them, he went without any struggle. The mother was overheard mutteringĀ “it is nerve-wracking keeping track of God’s son” and “this was so unexpected, we rarely have to correct him about anything.”

There is some conjecture that she is the same Mary who claimed an angel appeared to her about 13 years ago. It is also not known whether there is a connection with several others in the area during that time, including shepherds roaming the streets at strange hours and rumors of an heir to the Jewish throne.

(for more information read Luke chapter 2)

Mute Priest Startles Crowd by Talking During Ceremony

July 24, 2018 by Laura Blodgett

The Luke Observer, Jerusalem, in the days of Herod the King of Judea

Nearly a year after completely losing his voice, an elderly priest startled attendees when he began to speak during his son’s circumcision ceremony. When eyewitnesses were asked about it, they said there could be no mistake that the previously mute man had spoken, since he had clearly and loudly made claims about his newborn son. The speech is estimated to have gone on for two full minutes.

The priest, Zacharias, is of the Abijah priestly division. He states that he was able to speak until the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was performing his priest’s duties about a year ago. He was quick to say that the angel did not harm him nor threaten him.

The angel Gabriel is said to be the same angel who appeared to Daniel about 600 years ago. Zacharias says he was not expecting the visit and was surprised to be told that he and his elderly, and up until then childless, wife would have a son. Apparently it was his response, “How will I know this for certain?” that resulted in his loss of speech.

Many people in the hill country of Judea are expressing concern over the event. There has been a grass roots effort to make sure everyone in the area is informed. While some offer predictions about what the child will turn out to be, the parents have gone back to their routine and have not made any further claims since Zacharias’s original statement that the child would be called the prophet of the Most High.

(for more information read Luke chapter 1)

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