Sermon from December 30

Simeon and Anna

Luke 2: 21 - 40

1. Jewish families understood that their children belonged to God. The redemption sacrifice was paid in blood.
2. Simeon was righteous and devout. He was waiting on God to fulfill his promises, and he was full of the Holy Spirit.
3. Simeon realized that God's promise was for all people, young and old.
4. Simeon said the history of the world rested on the child he was holding -- and that knowing him comes at a cost.
5. Anna got to see Jesus because she fasted and prayed and spent much time in God's house.