The December 27 lesson of the Encounter is Luke 2:21-38. This is Jesus being circumcised and being presented at the Temple.  

1. Wrestling with God--Trusting God
2. Rituals form and shape us.
3. Obedience to God
4. Simeon's Song 
5.  Baptism and Circumcision 
6. Application--Wrestling, waiting, worshipping