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REPLACING A BUILDING WITH A BODY. Luke 2:25-33. Why Jesus Came. So many reasons: “For the Son of man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). “Set for the rise and fall of many in Israel, and a sign to be opposed” (2:34). From the old to the New eras.
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REPLACING A BUILDING WITH A BODY Luke 2:25-33
Why Jesus Came • So many reasons: • “For the Son of man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). • “Set for the rise and fall of many in Israel, and a sign to be opposed” (2:34). • From the old to the New eras. • From a physical temple to a spiritual body.
Purpose of Temple • Sacrifice and atonement. The altar of burned offering to the “mercy seat”. • These point to the Savior – Heb. 10:10-18 • No more temple where God dwells. • Now He is with us, dwelling in living souls. • I Cor. 12; Gal. 2:20 • What a responsibility!
To Replace a Promise With His Presence • Isaiah 9:6 • Matt. 28:20 – “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” • Heb. 8:8-13 • He’s my “Wonderful Counselor”. When I need direction, He’s my guide – John 12:46 • “Mighty God” – When in doubt or fear, He gives strength – Phil. 4:13
“Everlasting Father” – When I fall, He lifts up and forgives – Heb. 4:15-16. • “Prince of Peace” – When I am distressed, He comforts me – I Peter 5:7. • What a true blessing to Know Him, today and every day. One on whom you can count.