The document discusses different ways Jesus was left alone throughout his life and ministry according to passages from the Bible. It describes how as an infant Jesus was left in a manger with no room in the inn. As a boy, his parents lost him for three days when he stayed behind in the temple. And at the crucifixion, Jesus was left alone to die while his followers stood at a distance in grief. The document suggests Jesus continues to be left alone when we become too busy or distracted from our faith.

1. Where Did We Leave Him?

2. Luke 2 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

3. Luke 2 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

4. Luke 2 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

5. Luke 2 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

6. Luke 2 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it .

7. Luke 2 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

8. Luke 2 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

9. Luke 2 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

10. Where Did We Leave Him? Luke 2:39-46

11. Where Did We Leave Him? 1. At His Birth He Was Left Outside In The Cold Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

12. Where Did We Leave Him? Luke 2:43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it . 2. In Our Busyness He Was Left Behind In The Crowd

13. Where Did We Leave Him? Mark 14:54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. 3. In Our Battles He Is Left Afar Because Of Our Cares

14. Where Did We Leave Him? Luke 23:49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. 4. In His Burial He Is Left Alone Because Of Our Crippledness

17. Where Did We Leave Him? John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 5. In Our Belief He Is Left At Church In Our Comfort