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Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:21-40)

Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:21-40). Simeon in the Temple Rembrandt van Rijn; c. 1631. “Everyone has their fifteen minutes of fame.” Andy Warhol. The Context (2:21-24).  Circumcision (Gen. 17; Lev. 12:3)  Purification (Leviticus 12:2-8)  Presentation (Exodus 13:2, 12).

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Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:21-40)

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  1. Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:21-40) Simeon in the Temple Rembrandt van Rijn; c. 1631

  2. “Everyone has their fifteen minutes of fame.” Andy Warhol

  3. The Context (2:21-24) •  Circumcision (Gen. 17; Lev. 12:3) •  Purification (Leviticus 12:2-8) •  Presentation (Exodus 13:2,12)

  4. The Culture of Simeon  400 years of prophetic silence  Oppression of Rome  External legalism of the Pharisees  Heresy of the Sadducees

  5. The Character of Simeon (2:25)  Righteous  Devout  Hot hope for Messiah  Filled with the Spirit  Trusting in God’s promises

  6. Simeon’s Moment by Ron Dicianni

  7. Simeon Blesses God (2:29-32)  “Now Depart!” (Nunc Dimittis)  Your salvation  All peoples  A light for revelation to Gentiles  A light for glory to Jews

  8. Simeon Blesses Joseph & Mary Simeon described their child as history’s watershed, the continental divide of eternity  fall and rising of many  sign that is opposed (and a sword …)  thoughts from many hearts revealed

  9. Simeon’s Moment by Ron Dicianni

  10. “Now, Lord,You are letting Your servant depart in peace,for my eyes have seen Your salvation”

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