I. THE PURIFICATION - PRESENTATION-----1. The Purification of Mary, Lev 12-1-8--2. The Presentation of Jesus, Ex 3-2, 11-16--3. The Proclamation of Simeon----II. THE PROPHET - PROCLAMATION, Luke 2-25-32----1. Gospel Call on Simeon-s Life-- a. Simeon hears the Lord-- b. Simeon obeys the Lord-- c. Simeon proclaims the Lord----2. Gospel Considerations from Simeon-s Words-- a. the sufficiency of Christ-s gospel, v29-- b. the sight of Christ-s salvation, v30-- c. the scope of Christ-s saving grace, v31-- d. the supremacy of God-s sovereign grace, v32----III. THE PRACTICAL - PERSONAL APPLICATION----1. The Prophet-s Office--2. The Preacher-s Place--3. The Christian-s Life