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Simeon A True Worshipper. 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. Luke 2:25 December 25, 2011 Rev. David B. Hanson Deaf Liberty Baptist Church
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Simeon A True Worshipper 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. Luke 2:25 December 25, 2011 Rev. David B. Hanson Deaf Liberty Baptist Church Overland Park, Kansas
Simeon A True Worshipper • A priest and his duties at the temple • The presentation of the first-born son • Exodus 13:2, 12 • The purification of Mary • Leviticus 12:1-8
True Worshippers • Are both godly and devout • Luke 2:25 • 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.
True Worshippers • Are filled with the Holy Spirit • Luke 2:25 • 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.
True Worshippers • Are taught by the Holy Spirit • Luke 2:26 • And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
True Worshippers • Experience a divine circumstance • Luke 2:27 • 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,
True Worshippers • Embrace Jesus • Luke 2:28 • Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
True Worshippers • Bless God • Luke 2:28 • Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
True Worshippers • Receive peace • Luke 2:29 • Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
True Worshippers • Want to share with lost people • Luke 2:30-32 • 30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, • 31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; • 32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.