I. MAGNIFICENT GOSPEL ENCOUNTER-----1. The Purification of Mary -Lev 12-1-8, last week---2. The Presentation of Jesus -Ex 3-2, 11-16, last week---3. The Proclamation of Simeon -Lk 2-29-32, last week---4. The Prophecy of Simeon-- a. the parents marvel-- b. the prophet blesses----II. MARVELOUS GOSPEL EXPRESSION, Luke 2-34-35----1. Simeon-s Prophetic Words-- a. gospel separation -v34a--- b. gospel sign -v34b--- c. gospel struggle -v35a--- d. gospel sanctification -v35b-----III. MEANINGFUL GOSPEL ENCOURAGEMENT----1. Separated--2. Significant--3. Surrendered--4. Sanctified