Cultivate Church Notes:
December 11, 2022

Behold
A Truth to Behold

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14 KJV

I. God Has A

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25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He
was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah
to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him26 and had
revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s
Messiah. 27 That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when
Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the
law required, 28 Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms
and praised God, saying, 29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant
die in peace, as you have promised.30 I have seen your salvation,
31which you have prepared for all people. 32 He is a light to reveal
God to the he is the glory of your people Israel!” Luke 2:25-32

II. Life Will Be

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34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s
mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and
many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but
many will oppose him. 35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many
hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
Luke 2:34-35

III. We Have A

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39 When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law
of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee.40 There
the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom,
and God’s favor was on him. Luke 2:39-40

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