Q & A AT THE TEMPLE

In a recent review of scrolls found in Qumran cave 3Q, where they also found the unusual Copper Scroll, there is new evidence and clarity of the event when Jesus was left behind as his parents were leaving Jerusalem after the Feast of Passover and he went to the temple. The gospel of Luke says, “Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.”

This new piece of scroll evidence actually gives the answers “from the teachers” at the temple and reads something like this:
“Yes, you should stop drinking goat milk… for sure.”
“Yes, you should starch thy Wranglers… after all you are twelve.”
“Yes, you may own a sling shot.”
“Yes, lose the sandals, boy, lose the sandals.”
“No, you should not be smoking cigarettes.”
“Yes, son, it is time to drink coffee…. Cuban coffee.”
“Why do you call our religious costumes funny looking?”
“What do you mean…if we teach it, why don’t we do it?”
“No, you should not eat anything that even looks similar to yogurt, or chicken fried in little nuggets, or fish that has never been cooked, or anything that crawls on the bottom of the Sea of Galilee. But, grilled cheese (no goat cheese) sandwiches are OK.”
“Why are you asking where our tithes and offerings go?”
“Definitely, stay away from dispensationalist and pre-millennialism.”
“Yes, but we think you should wait two more years before you start dating.”
“No, for right now you should not get that Lion of Judah tattoo on your right forearm.”
“The New American Standard Version is probably the best for you.”
“Sure, go ahead and save for a good riding burro with a nice gait.”

This and many other answers were found and saved for us to read. “They were astonished at his understanding and answers.” No, really this is what happened… this is what they found in the caves.

“You shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Jesus