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Simeon and Anna Saw God Incarnate

Simeon and Anna Saw God Incarnate. Luke 2:25-38. Introducing Simeon. Luke 2:25-26 Simeon was just and devout (good inside and out) He was waiting for the consolation of Israel The Holy Spirit promised he would not die until he saw the Lord’s Christ. Simeon Came into the Temple. Luke 2:27

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Simeon and Anna Saw God Incarnate

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  1. Simeon and Anna Saw God Incarnate Luke 2:25-38

  2. Introducing Simeon Luke 2:25-26 • Simeon was just and devout (good inside and out) • He was waiting for the consolation of Israel • The Holy Spirit promised he would not die until he saw the Lord’s Christ

  3. Simeon Came into the Temple Luke 2:27 • He was directed by God (“So he came by the Spirit into the temple.”) • As one who came expectantly, under God’s direction, he got to see Jesus • Note: Joseph and Mary brought Jesus in accord with the requirements of the law of Moses • When God spared the firstborn of Israel, they became uniquely the Lord’s and had to be redeemed (Exodus 13:2, 11-15; Numbers 18:15-16)

  4. Simeon’s Thanksgiving Luke 2:28-29 • Since God’s Spirit caused him to be there, he must have known, as he took the child into his arms, that this was the Christ • He thanked God • He was now ready for his life to end and could die in peace

  5. Seeing God’s Salvation Luke 2:31-32 • Simeon had gotten to witness salvation's arrival. • It was prepared by God, in that, he had revealed its coming through his prophets (Romans 16:25; Ephesians 3:11; 1 Peter 1:6-12) • It was for Jew and Gentile (Psalm 98:1-3; Isaiah 40:5; 42:6; 49:6; 52:10; 62:1-2)

  6. The Fall and Rising Luke 2:33-34a • He would bring about the fall and rising of many. • This could refer to Him being a stone of stumbling for some (Isaiah 8:14) • For others it could be the chief cornerstone and foundation stone (Isaiah 8:14; 28:16). • It could also refer to humbling self (Matthew 18:3-4) • Likewise, it might refer to the rising to the kingdom of heaven (John 3:1-7)

  7. Foretelling Jesus’ Future Luke 2:34b-35 • He would be spoken against (Mark 6:1-3; Luke 4:16-30; Matthew 26:39-44) • He would be pierced by a sword (Isaiah 53; John 19:31-35) • Others' hearts would be revealed

  8. Anna Saw Jesus Luke 2:36-38 • Anna was a special woman • Prophetess • An 84 year old widow who had been married 7 years • Stayed in the temple serving God with fastings and prayers • She gave thanks to God and spoke of Jesus to all who looked forward to redemption in Jerusalem (compare Luke 24:46-47)

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