1. Jesus was captivated by spiritual things even as a boy, staying behind in the temple to discuss scripture with religious teachers while his parents traveled home. 2. When Jesus' parents found him after searching for three days, he explained that he must be focused on his "Father's business", indicating his deep commitment to God's purposes even at a young age. 3. Though Jesus willingly returned home with his parents and lived a normal life, the story shows his early devotion to understanding and spreading God's word, foreshadowing his role as the divine son of God and savior of humanity.