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Bobby Stafford |
Simeon |
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Simeon |
November 25, 2012 |
Sunday AM Sermon |
Simeon
Introduction:
About forty days after Christ’s birth, his parents took him to the
temple to be presented to the Lord. (Luke 2:22-24) They made a
sacrifice according to the Law of Moses. (Leviticus 12:3-8) It is
there that they met a man named Simeon.
Text:
Luke 2:22-35
Body:
I.
The Character of Simeon
(Verses
25-26)
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Simeon was a good man. He was “righteous,” following the
commandments of the Law and “devout,” devoted to the things of God,
pious and holy.
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Simeon was “looking and waiting.” He knew the prophecies about the
coming of the one who would comfort Israel. (Isaiah
49:13, 23)
Others had similar expectations. (Verse
38)
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Simeon had been granted a great favor by God as revealed by the
Spirit. He would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s
Christ.
II.
The Announcement of Simeon
(Verses
27-32)
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Simeon thanks God for keeping His word. God is reliable and
trustworthy.
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Simeon holds Jesus in his arms and sees salvation before his eyes.
(Isaiah
52:10, Luke: 3:4-6)
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Simeon proclaims that Jesus’ salvation would be for all people. (Psalm
98:2, Luke 24:47)
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Jesus is a “light.” (Isaiah
49:6, Acts 13:47)
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Jesus is the “glory of Israel.”
Isaiah 45:25, Isaiah 46:13)
Jesus brought glory to Israel for the Messiah came through Israel.
III.
The Prophecy of Simeon
(Verses
33-35)
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Jesus’ parents saw the truth in a new way. They were no doubt
surprised that Simeon knew it.
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This child is set for the fall; a stone of stumbling,
(Isaiah
8:14-15, Romans 9:31-33)
and a rise, a precious cornerstone. (I
Peter 2:6-8)
Those who reject Jesus, fall over Him and are broken. Those who
accept Him, build upon Him, and are lifted up and
edified. In
Jesus day, the Pharisees and the Sadducees fell while fishermen and
tax collectors rose.
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“A sign opposed” – Jesus would be strongly opposed and spoken
against as would His followers. (John
15:20)
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“A sword will pierce” – Mary (John
19:25)
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“Hearts revealed” – The wickedness of men’s hearts were never more
evident than when Jesus was crucified. (Acts
3:14-15)
At judgment all thoughts will be revealed. (Matthew
10:26)
Conclusion:
Jesus will judge all people on that last Great Day. (II
Corinthians 5:10)
Are you ready for that day?
Bobby Stafford
November 25, 2012
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