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Mini Series on 4 People of Christmas “Simeon ” Luke 2:25-35

Mini Series on 4 People of Christmas “Simeon ” Luke 2:25-35. Let’s respond to the Christ this Christmas as Simeon responded to Christ in the temple. Pastor Mike Brubaker. Luke 2:25-35.

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Mini Series on 4 People of Christmas “Simeon ” Luke 2:25-35

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  1. Mini Series on 4 People of Christmas“Simeon” Luke 2:25-35 Let’s respond to the Christ this Christmas as Simeon responded to Christ in the temple. Pastor Mike Brubaker

  2. Luke 2:25-35 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,

  3. Luke 2:25-35 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,    you may now dismiss your servant in peace.30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,31     which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,    and the glory of your people Israel.”

  4. Luke 2:25-35 33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

  5. (1) Respond with worship to God [v.28] (2) Respond as servant to God [vv.25-29a] (3) Respond with belief in God’s Word [v.29b] (4) Respond by seeing God’s salvation [vv.30-32]

  6. Beware of the response of unbelief as seen in three images [stone, sign, sword] Stone (cf. Psalm 118:22; Luke 20:17-18) Sign (cf. John 20:30-31; John 8:41,48,52; Matthew 12:22-24; 27:39-44,62-66) Sword (cf. 1Samuel 17:51; John 19:25-27; responses of religious leaders & Jews)

  7. Key Words at Advent & Christmas: • Peace • Light • Glory So how do we live this month & next year? WORSHIP! SERVE! BELIEVE! RECEIVE

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