Born 04
Part of Born Series
December 20, 2018

Born

Luke 2:25-38
Born 04 | Kyle Ray | lead pastor

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. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. —Luke 2:25-26

I. Jesus was born to

our deepest longings (25-26)

“Jesus is constantly meetings people’s longings—but they are longings they barely knew they had.” —Ian Paul, Theologian
“We need to allow Jesus to meet our longings, because we cannot do it ourselves. We cannot do it with religion—which is why the religious leaders hated Jesus. We cannot do it through politics—which is why the political leaders conspired against Jesus. We cannot do it by our accumulation of wealth—which is why the wealthy walked away from Jesus’ offer of life. And we cannot do it through violence, through our own force of will.” —Ian Paul, Theologian
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, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: (27-28)

“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” (29-32)

The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 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, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” (33-35) —Luke 2:27-35

II. Jesus was born to

the character of God (27-35)

There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. —Luke 2:36-38

III. Jesus was born to

the world (36-38)

Key Question:
What are you waiting for?

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