“Simeon and Praise”
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
Luke 2:21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the
name the angel had given him before he was conceived.
Luke 2:22-24 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses,
Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (23) (as it is written in the
Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), (24) and to offer a
sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young
pigeons.”
1. A MAN NAMED SIMEON
Luke 2:25-27 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,
2. THE TWO STATEMENTS OF SIMEON
Luke 2:28-32 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.”
Luke 2:33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
Luke 2:34-35 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.”