Luke 2:41-46 V. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. Luke 2:41-46 V. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. V. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. Luke 2:41-46 V. 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. Luke 2:41-46 V. 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. V. 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. Luke 2:41-46 V. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. Luke 2:41-46 V. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. V. 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. Leviticus 23:4-6 V. 4 These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. Leviticus 23:4-6 V. 4 These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. V. 5 In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD'S passover. Leviticus 23:4-6 V. 6 And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto the LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread. Matthew 26:17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? Leviticus 23:15-16 V. 15 And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete: Leviticus 23:15-16 V. 15 And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete: V. 16 Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD. Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. Leviticus 23:34 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD. John 7:2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. John 7:11 Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? John 7:14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. Passover(April) Pentecost(June) Tabernacles or Ingathering (October) Esther 9:28 And that these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and that these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed. John 10:22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. John 10:23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. The Four Branches The Citrus Branch Has both smell and taste. The Palm Branch Has taste but no smell. The Myrtle Branch Has smell but no taste. The Willow Branch Has neither smell nor taste. The Palm Branch Has taste but no smell. The Palm Branch Has taste but no smell. Has Zeal but no Knowledge. Colossians 4:12-13 V. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Colossians 4:12-13 V. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. V. 13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. Philippians 3:6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. Romans 10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Romans 10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. Acts 6:10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. 2 nd Peter 3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? The Myrtle Branch Has smell but no taste. Has Knowledge but no Zeal. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. John 12:42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 2 nd Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. When in the better land Before the bar we stand, How deeply grieved our souls may be; When in the better land Before the bar we stand, How deeply grieved our souls may be; If any lost one there Should cry in deep despair, You never mentioned Him to me. You never mentioned Him to me, You never mentioned Him to me, You helped me not the light to see; You met me day by day And knew I was astray, Yet never mentioned Him to me The Willow Branch Has neither smell nor taste. Has neither Zeal nor Knowledge. Dont Know, Dont Care. Psalms 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalms 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Romans 1:23 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 2 nd Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 2 nd Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 2 nd Thessalonians 1:8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: The Citrus Branch Has both smell and taste. Has both Knowledge and Zeal. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. 1 st Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. 2 nd Timothy 3:16-17 V. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 nd Timothy 3:16-17 V. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: V. 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Romans 2:13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.