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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 upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. —Luke 2:25-26 (NIV)
1. Simeon Was Looking for Something
Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. —Luke 2:27 (NIV)
2. God Led Simeon to the
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, —Luke 2:27-28 (NIV)
3. Simeon
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” —Luke 2:29-32 (NIV)
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. —1 Peter 3:18 (NIV)
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” —Mark 1:15 (NIV)