Sermon Series:  The Gift

Title:  Simeon and Anna

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Focus: After the birth of Jesus, he was presented in the temple by Mary and Joseph. While there, Simeon and Anna both declared the uniqueness of who Jesus was and offer an extraordinary gift.

“Waiting is the hardest part.” – Tom Petty

Messiah = the anointed one

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirt that he would no die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.

– Luke 2:26

“The soul is seen when it reaches out in love. The Bible’s word for this is a blessing.”

– John Ortberg

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.

– Ephesians 4:15

“The truth which makes me free is, for the most part, the truth which people prefer not to hear.”

– Herbert Agar

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.

– Luke 2:30-32

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.

– Luke 2:34-35

Questions to Consider:

• What is one thing you are waiting for right now?

• Share a time in your life when you received a blessing. How did it affect you?

• Share a time in your life, when someone shared with you a truth you didn’t want to hear, but needed to hear. How did it affect you?

• The Holy Spirit prompted Simeon that he would see the Messiah. What is the Holy Spirit prompting in you?

• Who is someone in your life who need your blessing?