It is interesting that Jesus was found, not only in the Temple, but sitting as an equal among the teachers there. As well as being eager to learn, He shows great understanding and wisdom as the teachers ask questions of Him.

I am reminded of Re:vue bible study times where young people, not much older (if at all) than Jesus is here, eagerly ask and answer questions as we look at a bible passage. These times are really encouraging, but they are also a challenge and a big responsibility. Please pray for wisdom for the leaders, and be thankful for young enthusiastic, eager minds! Settings
in which we are free to ask questions and to grow in our faith are really important - home groups, Christianity Explored, Discipleship Explored.

What also strikes me in this passage is the humility and obedience of Jesus.  He clearly demonstrates, in verse 49, that He knows He is the Son of God.
Yet He remained completely obedient to His earthly parents because that was His Father’s will. In times of agonising over what God’s will is for us, are we sometimes missing the obvious? Being a loving spouse, good parent, obedient child, and honourable employee are all God’s will for us.
Obedience in these things is beautiful and pleasing to God.

Further reading:
Read Psalm 119 to taste the beauty and also the urgency of obedience to God.

John Hawthorne