LOL, sometimes we look too deep for meaning.

I think sometimes we may try to look too deep for meaning.  Not that we shouldn't continue to do so but we shouldn't be disappointed when something doesn't really pan out.  As Freud used to say, "sometimes a cigar is just a cigar".

As I was doing my reading today I was in the 1st chapter of Mark.  I came to the first words that Jesus uttered in Mark.  I had what I thought was a neat idea.  I thought "I wonder if anyone has ever compared the first words that Jesus uttered in each of the three Gospels?  I wonder if there might be a connected and deeper message there.

So here is what I found.

Matthew 3:13-15(NKJV)

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 

And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”

But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

Mark 1:14-15(NKJV)

Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 

and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Luke 2:41-50(NKJV)

His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 

And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 

When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; 

but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 

So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 

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. 

So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”

And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 

But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.

Doesn't seem to be much of a connection there.  Oh well.  It seemed to be a neat idea at the time!  :)