Luke 2:25-38  “Simeon Says”

Luke 2:25  And 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.

Luke 2:26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Luke 2:27 And 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,

Luke 2:28 then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Luke 2:29 "Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, According to Your word;

Luke 2:30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

Luke 2:31 Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

Luke 2:32 A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, And the glory of Your people Israel."

Luke 2:33  And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.

Luke 2:34 And 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--

Luke 2:35 and a sword will pierce even your own soul--to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."

Luke 2:36  And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with {her} husband seven years after her marriage,

Luke 2:37 and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers.

Luke 2:38 At that very moment she came up and {began} giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

A. Simeon says “Believe In The Messiah”

Luke 2:25  

Romans 8:9

Ephesians 1:13-14

Genesis 15:6

Job 19:25

Abraham

Passover, 1 Cor. 5:7

David, Psalm 22

Isaiah, 52:13-53:12

Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Micah, Malachi

Romans 4:2-6, 3:28

Isa. 64:6

B. Simeon says “Listen To Holy Spirit”

 

Verses 26-27

1 Cor. 2:9-10

Romans 8:4-5, 14

C. Simeon says “The Messiah Has Come”

Verses 28-32

Matthew 2:1-3

John 12:46

Psalm 98:2-3

Isa. 42:6-8

49:6-7

52:10

Col. 1:15

Hebrews 1:3

D. Simeon says “The Messiah Will Save Through Death”

Verses 34-35

Matthew 9:12-13

Phil. 3:8-9

Gal. 2:20

Romans 6:6-7

1 Cor. 1:22

Mt. 12:39

John 20:30-31; Romans 15:3