Simeon Says...
Luke 2:25-35
Skip Heitzig
Luke 2 (NKJV™) | |
25 | And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. |
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. |
27 | So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, |
28 | he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: |
29 | "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; |
30 | For my eyes have seen Your salvation |
31 | Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, |
32 | A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel." |
33 | And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. |
34 | Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against |
35 | "(yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." |
New King James Version®, Copyright © 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved.
Far from the silly children's game "Simon Says", the old man Simeon had some pretty weighty things to say. What he spoke in the Temple after the birth of Jesus is still profound and very practical. Let's take a fresh look at what this godly senior citizen had to say to his generation. What Simeon says has deeper significance than what Simon says.
In this series, "Whatever Happened to Christmas?" by pastor Skip Heitzig, we are discovering why Christmas is so special and why it is important to celebrate its true meaning. There is a clear difference between Christmas traditions and the truth, between the historical and the hoopla, and between fantasy and reality. Through this series we'll determine the distinguishing truth behind this special celebration. Discover what God's plan is for the world and find out how He would have us celebrate the greatest of all the holidays!
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