Luke 2:26-38

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Luke 2:26-38

26The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,
28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
29“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised,
You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
32a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to Your people Israel.”
33The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
34Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary:
“Behold, this Child is appointed to cause
the rise and fall of many in Israel,
and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—
and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
36There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
37and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
38Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
— Luke 2:26-38

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Moved by the Spirit
Illustration of Luke 2:27-32 NIV

Illustration of Luke 2:27-32 NIV -- Moved by the Spirit, he [Simeon]  went into the temple courts. 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, saying: "... 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."

Eyes have seen Salvation
Illustration of Luke 2:28-32

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Simeon's Praise
Illustration of Luke 2:28-32 MESSAGE

Illustration of Luke 2:28-32 MESSAGE -- Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God: "God, you can now release your servant; release me in peace as you promised. With my own eyes I've seen your salvation; it's now out in the open for everyone to see: A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations, and of glory for your people Israel."

The Spirit's Moment
Illustration of Luke 2:25-28 NIV

Illustration of Luke 2:25-28 NIV -- 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 on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. 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, saying: ...

"Sovereign Lord, as you have...
Illustration of Luke 2:29-30

Illustration of Luke 2:29-30 -- "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation ..."

A sword?
Illustration of Luke 2:34-35

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:34-35 -- "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 s

Revealed by the Spirit
Illustration of Luke 2:26 NIV

Illustration of Luke 2:26 NIV -- It had been revealed to him [Simeon]  by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

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