After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Vasily Polenov (1844–1927)
Being Filled with Wisdom, 1896-1909
In His humanity, the young Jesus was taught the words of the Law and Prophets. He listened and he learned. He was not born with head-knowledge. But what he learnt he understood, and his authority was recognised from the moment he first spoke at the Temple… All Glory to God.