Coming of age

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There are prophecies that are fulfilled in the NT concerning Jesus 'coming of age'. This refers to Jesus becoming aware of, and fully embracing the knowledge of who he was.

Son of God

By age 12 he knew he was the Son of God, but may not have known the implications.

Boy Jesus teaching in the temple
Nine kings of Chedorlaomer


God

After his baptism he cleansed the temple, knowing that he was God.:

Boy king Manasseh

Messiah

Though Jesus knew he was Messiah since the wedding at Cana, there are indications that making the choice to include gentiles in salvation came later. He did not fully embrace the cross until Gethsemane.

Wedding at Cana
Elisha and the floating axe
Eating the crumbs
Wine and strong drink