🙏Simeon's righteous and devout life set him up to encounter Jesus
🌟The Holy Spirit reveals to Simeon that he will see the Lord's Christ
👪Mary and Joseph bring baby Jesus into the temple for purification
💫Simeon takes Jesus into his arms and blesses God
👁️🗨️Simeon declares that his eyes have seen salvation
What does it mean that Simeon was righteous and devout?
—Simeon lived a life that was in accordance with God's commandments and was dedicated to following God faithfully.
Why is Simeon waiting for the consolation of Israel?
—Simeon, along with many others, longed for the Messiah who would bring comfort, hope, and redemption to the people of Israel.
How did Simeon know that he would see the Lord's Christ?
—The Holy Spirit revealed this promise to Simeon, giving him the assurance that he would encounter the Savior before his death.
Why did Mary and Joseph bring baby Jesus into the temple?
—It was a customary practice for Jewish parents to bring their firstborn sons to the temple for purification and dedication to the Lord.
What significance does Simeon's blessing and declaration hold?
—Simeon's blessing and declaration affirm that Jesus is the long-awaited Savior and that he brings salvation to all who encounter him.
10:17Simeon, a righteous and devout man, was looking for the consolation of Israel and had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would see the Lord's Christ before his death.
11:24Mary and Joseph bring baby Jesus into the temple for the purification custom.
11:51Simeon takes Jesus into his arms, blesses God, and declares that his eyes have seen salvation.
