The Song of Simeon
Luke 2:21-35
Three Descriptors of Simeon
25There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
Three References to the Holy Spirit
25There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord’s Messiah.
27Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law,
Three Descriptors of Jesus
25There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord’s Messiah.
27Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law,
Three Aspects of Religious Service
21When the eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus — the name given by the angel before he was conceived. 22And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were finished, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
22And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were finished, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
27Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law,
23(just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord) 24and to offer a sacrifice (according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons).
27Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law
The Song: Part 1 (The Canticle)
What the Bible Says
- Jesus offers salvation to everyone
- Jesus is the final step in God’s plan for the ages – no one else is coming until He comes again
The Song: Part 2 (The Oracle)
What the Bible Says
34Then Simeon blessed them and told his mother Mary, “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed
35and a sword will pierce your own soul — that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
What the Bible Means for You
- Jesus’ death is heartbreaking – unless you know His whole story
- Jesus is good news – unless you turn down the gift