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Luke - The Certainty of the Good News Luke 2:22-40: The revelation and glory of the Lord's Christ. Point 1 -v.22-35: Salvation has come for all nations Point 2 -v.36-40: Because we all need redemption

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Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40 At that time, the parents brought the child Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord") and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Symeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, "Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel." And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Symeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord") and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, "Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel." And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:21-38‬ ‭ESV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/bible/59/luk.2.21-38.esv. “He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭5:2‬ ‭ESV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/bible/59/heb.5.2.esv

Sermon Text: Luke 2:21-40 21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Jesus Presented at the Temple 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant[a] depart in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” 33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” 36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four.[b] She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. The Return to Nazareth 39 And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.

Welcome to another "Wednesday Wisdom" episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon concludes his "Prayers of Christmas" series. A note of interest: as Gordon began this sermon, his notes couldn't be found. So, you will find some similance to the notes below, but the entire sermon was preached without them, so there are some changes. Thanks for listening! Big Idea: Prayer is About Being Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Peace are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus Bless Others Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Luke 2. 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, Those Who Long for Peace are Satisfied with Jesus 29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Those Who Long for Jesus Bless Others 33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” Big Idea: Prayer is About Being Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Peace are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus Bless Others Truth: When our prayers reflect our satisfaction with Jesus, we grow in contentment, peace, service. Application: Live knowing that your prayers are intended to grow you in satisfaction with Jesus. Action: Pray today that each of your prayers would make your more satisfied in Jesus. “Father, don’t do this or give this to me unless it is going to make me more satisfied with Jesus.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord") and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, "Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel." And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:21-29, 31-35‬ ‭ESV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/bible/59/luk.2.21-29,31-35.esv “For you shall not go out in haste, and you shall not go in flight, for the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭52:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/bible/59/isa.52.12.esv

Pastor Rusty MiltonLuke 2:22-34 ESVDon't write your afflictions in stone while writing God's faithfulness in water. The Holy Spirit revealed to Simeon that he would not die until he saw Christ. Simeon was righteous and devout, and he was waiting for the "Consoler" to come as promised. Simeon warns Mary that a sword will pierce her soul, and that the child is appointed for the falling and rising of many in Israel. When we hear the gospel, we either fall (reject Him), or rise (believe in Him). God does much deeper things in our hearts through trials and griefs than in prosperity. God would not be a good father if he never let us go through challenges. God loves us and always does what's best for us, even when sorrow pierces our hearts.Consolation comes from Christ alone; Simeon took consolation from seeing the incarnation of God's son.To console means to alleviate grief. Our hearts outside Christ are inconsolable. What do you do with your griefs and disappointments? We want more and more things to assuage our griefs, but they cannot sustain satisfaction. Luke 2:22-34 English Standard Version (ESV)Jesus Presented at the Temple22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant[a] depart in peace, according to your word;30 for my eyes have seen your salvation31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed

Luke 2:22-33 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

Simeon was a righteous, devout old man who longed to see the Lord's Christ, but he, the baby, and the parents were common people. What an odd scene for the public proclamation of "a light for revelation to the Gentiles."

For a full list of prayers available through this podcast and our website, please follow this link:  https://psalm71.podbean.com/e/full-list-of-available-prayers-1513057365/   NOTE:  This prayer has been recorded TWICE, first for listening and agreeing, then again for repeating.    2 Chronicles 20 serves as the template for this prayer of warfare against the seemingly overwhelming powers of the enemies of God and His Church.  The original scriptural text is of itself a powerful confirmation of the purposes and integrity of God, who will always intervene to safeguard the inheritance of His Son. As we are the very members of the Body of Christ, and God is our Father, it is our need and duty to call upon the Lord to protect us against the enemy's firepower. Listen to the original text here:  https://psalm71.podbean.com/e/spiritual-warfare-scripture-the-prayer-of-jehoshaphat-and-the-lords-answer-2-chronicles-20/   The expansion and focus here, of the original psalm language, is intended as a representative example of praying by using the scriptures as a framework for our immediate need. The text of the scripture is in lower-case type, while all additions (and modernized language) are included in upper-case type, below.  HEAVENLY FATHER, WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND CONFESS OUR SINS AND ASK FORGIVENESS AND WASHING IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS. WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO HAVE CURSED US AND USED ALL MANNER OF WITCHCRAFT AGAINST US, FOR WE DO NOT KNOW WHOM YOU MAY YET HAVE CHOSEN FOR SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST. LORD, WE PRAY THAT YOU WILL SAVE THOSE WHO ARE AT THIS TIME CAPTIVE TO THE DEVIL'S WILL. TURN TO YOUR GOOD PURPOSES WHAT THE DEVIL HAS MEANT FOR EVIL, AND TURN TO YOUR GLORY AND PRAISE WHAT THE DEVIL HAS MEANT FOR ACCUSATION AND BLASPHEMY.  O Lord God of our fathers, AND OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, ARE YOU not God in heaven? FOR WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT YOU ARE GOD, THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN, AND THAT YOUR NAME IS HOLY. DO YOU not RULE over all the kingdoms of the EARTH? and in YOUR hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand YOU? FOR WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT YOU DO RULE OVER ALL, AND THAT THERE IS NO POWER OR MIGHT BUT YOURS, AND THAT NO MAN, OR WOMAN, OR RULER, WHOEVER THEY MAY BE, GREAT OR SMALL, IS ABLE TO WITHSTAND YOU. O LORD, ARE YOU not our God, who CREATED ALL THINGS ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN WILL AND PURPOSE? WHO HAS WAGED WAR, AND PREVAILED OVER ALL HIS ENEMIES, SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD? WHO HAS DESTROYED THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL AND EXPELLED HIM FROM HIS STRONGHOLDS?  FOR WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT YOU ARE OUR GOD, THAT YOU ARE VICTORIOUS IN ALL VICTORY.  WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT YOU HAVE MADE US YOUR CHURCH AND THE DWELLING PLACE OF YOUR PRESENCE, IN OUR MIDST AND IN THE EARTH. O LORD, DID YOU NOT drive out the inhabitants of THE land OF CANAAN before YOUR people Israel, and DID YOU NOT GIVE it to the seed of Abraham YOUR friend forever?  O LORD OUR GOD, HAVE YOU NOT GIVEN UNTO US THIS INHERITANCE, THAT WE HAVE BECOME YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS, THAT NO WEAPON THAT IS FORMED AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER, THAT WE SHOULD CONDEMN EVERY TONGUE THAT RISES AGAINST US WITH THE FALSE JUDGMENTS OF THE EVIL ONE? AND HAVE YOU NOT GIVEN THIS WORLD TO BE THE INHERITANCE OF THOSE WHO LOVE YOU IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH? LORD JESUS, THE LORD'S CHRIST, HAVE YOU NOT SAID THAT WHATEVER WE ASK OF THE FATHER IN YOUR NAME, IF IT BE HIS WILL, IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO US? IS IT NOT WRITTEN IN YOUR WORD THAT, when evil COMES upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, and WE cry unto YOU in our affliction, then YOU WILL hear and help US? And now, O LORD, behold, the children of THE DEVIL, whom YOU, IN YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LOVING KINDNESS, HAVE NOT YET CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE; Behold, I say, how they reward YOUR CHURCH FOR OUR PRAYERS ON THEIR BEHALF, AND FOR SPEAKING YOUR WORD IN YOUR NAME, AND FOR REJECTING THE LIES OF THE DEVIL. LOOK, AND SEE, O LORD, HOW THEY HAVE come to cast us out of YOUR possession, which YOU HAVE given us to inherit. O our God, WILL YOU not judge them? HEAR US, LORD! HELP US, LORD! JUDGE THEM, O RIGHTEOUS GOD! FOR WE ARE SORELY AFFLICTED, for we have no might OF OUR OWN against this great company that COMES against us WITH DEFILED FOOD, WITH SCHEMES AND WEAPONS OF TECHNOLOGICAL MANIPULATION, WITH ECONOMIC WARFARE, WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HAVOC, WITH POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND FRAUD, AND ABOVE ALL, WITH BLOODY HANDS GRASPING TO TAKE OUR CHILDREN AND DESTROY THEIR HEARTS, MINDS, AND SOULS;  O LORD OUR GOD, WE HAVE ONLY OUR HOPE IN YOU, neither DO we KNOW what to do OR HOW TO FIGHT SO GREAT A MULTITUDE OF EVIL; but our eyes are upon YOU, OUR HOPE IS IN YOU, OUR EARS ARE OPEN TO YOUR WORD, AND OUR HEARTS ARE WAITING FOR THE STRENGTH OF YOUR HOLY SPIRIT AND YOUR MIGHTY ARM. AND NOW WE KNOW, O LORD, WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT WE NEED NOT BE afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude OF WICKED MEN AND WOMEN; for the battle is not OURS, but God's. WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT WE WILL SEE see the salvation of the Lord with US. YOU HAVE COMMANDED US TO go out against them: for YOU, the Lord, will be with US. TEACH OUR HANDS TO WAR AND OUR FINGERS TO FIGHT, WIELDING THE SWORD OF YOUR SPIRIT. WASH AWAY OUR SINS IN THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB AND COVER US WITH THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS CHRIST. SHINE THE LIGHT OF YOUR COUNTENANCE UPON US AND THROUGH US SO THAT ALL WILL KNOW THAT WE BELONG TO YOU. LET ALL THE EARTH HEAR THE TESTIMONY OF THE GOSPEL OF OUR SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST. SEND THE HOLY SPIRIT TO QUICKEN YOUR WORD IN US AND EXPOSE AND DESTROY EVERY LIE OF THE DEVIL THAT IS SENT AGAINST US. GIVE TO US A STRONG SHIELD OF FAITH, FOR YOU ARE THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH, AND YOU, O LORD, HAVE COMMANDED OUR STRENGTH. STRENGTHEN THAT WHICH YOU HAVE WROUGHT IN US.  HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, WHICH IS, AND WAS, AND IS TO COME. HIS MERCY MOUNTS UNTO THE HEAVENS, HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER. THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH ARE FULL OF YOUR GLORY. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST, HOSANNA TO THE SON OF DAVID. BLESSED IS HE THAT COMES, IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, TO JUDGE THE LIVING AND THE DEAD.  WE HAVE NO HOPE BUT YOU, O LORD. OUR EYES ARE UPON YOU, O GOD. COMMAND DELIVERANCES FOR YOUR PEOPLE, IN THE ALMIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST YOUR SON, WHO IS OUR KING AND OUR BROTHER, AND OUR FRIEND. AMEN.  

Advent: Promise Presented Lee Hinkle Luke 2:22-38 ESV 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace,    according to your word;30 for my eyes have seen your salvation31     that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,    and for glory to your people Israel.” 33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him.34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” 36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.     Lee Hinkle, Pastor0457 375 867lee@hinkledownunder.comFind us on Facebook: Facebook.com/FremantleChurch   Our Sermons can be found on: iTunes Spotify Podbean   © Fremantle Church 2018

Genesis 3:15 "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruises his heel." This is the first promise the God utters to now sinful mankind. God, in His mercy,in the middle of uttering the curse of sin and rebellion, before he even tells Adam and Eve the details of how this will affect them...He is already weaving His promise right into the words of the curse. 42 generations awaiting their Great King(Matthew 1:17) and faithful Simeon waited to see the Lord's Christ. "And it had been revealed to him (Simeon) by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ" Luke 2:26. This long awaited promise... was worth waiting for!

The one thing that makes life worth living which is the Lord's Christ.

Simeon, was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Sermon By: Pastor JB Watkins Sermon Passage: Luke 2:22-35   Jesus Presented at the Temple 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant[a] depart in peace,     according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 31     that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,     and for glory to your people Israel.” 33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”  

Pastor David considers two people who interacted with the 40 day old baby Jesus Christ in the temple, Simeon and Anna the prophetess. Both were devout believers in God who anxiously and eagerly anticipated the revelation of the Messiah - or the Christ - that had been prophesied in the Old Testament. By the providence of God and direction of the Holy Spirit, they both saw the fulfillment of those prophecies - they saw the Lord's Christ with their own eyes.

December 18, 2016 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:22-35 ESV)

Luke 2:25-35 (ESV) 25) Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26) And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27) And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28) he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 29) ​​​​​​​​“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, ​​​​​​​according to your word; ​​​ 30) ​​​​​​​​for my eyes have seen your salvation ​​​ 31) ​​​​​​​​that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, ​​​ 32) ​​​​​​​​a light for revelation to the Gentiles, ​​​​​​​and for glory to your people Israel.” ​​​ 33) And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34) And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35) (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

God wants us to be people of devotion to Him and His work. Both Simeon and Anna are examples to us of people who lived their entire lives with a divine purpose. One knew he would see the "Lord's Christ" before he died and the other was at the right place at the right time.

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An unlikely group of eastern astronomers are among the first to lay eyes on the Christ Child.

An unlikely group of eastern astronomers are among the first to lay eyes on the Christ Child.

An unlikely group of eastern astronomers are among the first to lay eyes on the Christ Child.

An unlikely group of eastern astronomers are among the first to lay eyes on the Christ Child.

Luke describes the experience of two prophets, Simeon and Anna, who see the Christ Child for the first time.

Luke describes the experience of two prophets, Simeon and Anna, who see the Christ Child for the first time.

Luke describes the experience of two prophets, Simeon and Anna, who see the Christ Child for the first time.

Luke describes the experience of two prophets, Simeon and Anna, who see the Christ Child for the first time.

The shepherds outside Bethlehem are the first to receive word that The Messiah has been born.

The shepherds outside Bethlehem are the first to receive word that The Messiah has been born.

The shepherds outside Bethlehem are the first to receive word that The Messiah has been born.

The shepherds outside Bethlehem are the first to receive word that The Messiah has been born.