OBEDIENT AND WAITING PEOPLE

 

Luke 2:21-40 / Keywords 2:30-31

OBEDIENT AND WAITING PEOPLE

 

1. Jesus presented at the temple (21-24)

Jesus was circumcised according to the Law. Mary and Joseph claimed the

covenant promises given to Abraham. They named him “Jesus,” which means

“salvation.” Jesus is the promised Savior for all men. His parents consecrated

Jesus and made offerings to the Lord according to the Law. Jesus submitted to

the Law and his parents. God entrusted his Son to godly parents who richly loved

God and obeyed his word.

 

2. Simeon’s faith and Anna’s hope (25-40)

Simeon was righteous and devout and waiting for the Messiah. God promised

him that he would not die until he saw the Christ. Led by the Holy Spirit, he saw

Jesus and prophesied. Jesus is salvation, light for the Gentiles, and glory to his

people. Anna was a very old woman who had no human hope. But she came to

the temple every day to pray and put her hope in God. On that day, she came

up to Jesus, gave thanks, and spoke of the child for those looking forward to

redemption.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for submitting to the Law and your parents. Please

redeem the people of our times. Open our eyes so that we may see

Jesus who is full of salvation, light, and glory.

One Word My eyes have seen your salvation