At what age does the Bible say Jesus began his ministry? This detail is major not only historically, but also theologically. In the Jewish tradition of that time, thirty was considered the age of maturity and readiness for public service. We see this reflected in the Old Testament, where priests began their ministry at the age of thirty (Numbers 4:3). By beginning his ministry at this age, Jesus was aligning himself with the established customs of his culture, while also…

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