Luke 2:21-38

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, vv. 21-24

A. The Naming of Jesus, v. 21

B. The Nature of the Law, vv. 22-24

The Proclamations about Jesus in the Temple, vv. 25-28

A. The Words of the Prophet Simeon, vv. 25-35

1. The Man
   • His Character, v. 25–>just and devout
   • His Conviction, v. 26–>he would see the Lord’s Christ
2. The Moment
   • The Spirit in His Heart, v. 27–>”came by the Spirit into the Temple”
   • The Savior in His Arms, v. 28–>”took Him up in his arms”
3. The Message
   • A Message for Mankind, vv. 29-30
     • Concerning the Savior, vv. 29-30–>mine eyes have seen Thy salvation”
     • Concerning the Salvation, vv. 31-32–>”light to the Gentiles and Glory to Israel”
   • A Message for Mary, vv. 33-35
     • Awe, v. 33–>”they marveled at the prophecy”
     • Awareness, vv. 34-35–>”rise and fall of many in Israel, a sign spoken against, hearts of many to be revealed”

B. The Words of the Prophetess Anna, vv. 36-38

1. The Person, v. 36
   • Her Name–>Hannah (1 Samuel 1:2) = “grace”
   • Her Age–>a great age, yet she frequented the Temple
   • Her Marriage–>short marriage before being widowed
   • Her Purity–>she lived a holy life before her marriage, during her marriage, and after her marriage
   • Her Calling–>prophetess, a teacher
   • Her Heritage–>of the tribe of Asher, one of the lost tribes of Israel, yet her family returned and remained faithful to the Lord
2. The Piety, v. 37
   • Her Steadfastness–>”served God night and day”
   • Her Self-denial–>fastings
   • Her Supplications–>”prayers night and day”
3. The Providence, v. 38–>”she coming in that instant”
4. The Praise, v. 38–>”she gave thanks likewise unto the Lord”
5. The Proclamation, v. 38
   • The Subject–>”spake of Him”
   • The Society–>”to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem”

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