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Simeon

An old man promised he would not die before he saw the Christ, who took the baby in his arms.

The story

1. Waiting Luke 2:25-26

   A promise: he will see the Christ before he dies.

2. Led to the temple Luke 2:27

   The Spirit brings him in at the right moment.

3. The child in his arms Luke 2:28-32

   He blesses God: my eyes have seen your salvation.

4. A sword Luke 2:33-35

   He blesses Joseph and Mary and warns of opposition and grief.

Key verses

“for my eyes have seen your salvation” Luke 2:30 (ESV)

Read together: Luke 2:25-26 · Luke 2:27 · Luke 2:28-32 · Luke 2:33-35

Questions to sit with

1. Simeon waited his whole life. What promise of God are you still waiting on?
2. Could you say, like him, that you are ready to depart in peace? What would it take?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.