I. The Word: Luke 2

 25And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, 28then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

      29“Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace,
According to Your word;

      30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

      31Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

      32A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”

33And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him. 34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed, 35and a sword will pierce even your own soul, to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

II. Reflection Questions:

1. What do you notice about Simeon? What stands out to you?

2. Focus on verses 29-32. In verse 33 Joseph and Mary were amazed at what he was saying about Jesus…what was so amazing?

3. Is Jesus amazing to you? Why or why not?

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