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Praying for and Blessing People

Text: Luke 2:25-35
7 April 2013

SIMEON

1. Character of Simeon

a) Just
b) Devout
c) Waiting for the Consolation of Israel (The Comforter of Israel)

2. Ministry of the Holy Spirit

a) The Holy Spirit was upon him           Luke 2:25
b) Revealed by the Holy Spiri          Luke 2:26 (Cf. Ephesians 1:17)
c) Led by the Spirit           Luke 2:27 (Cf. Romans 8:14)

3. The Prayer of Simeon

a) Blessing God           Luke 2:28
b) Understanding of Simeon’s prayer
i) You are letting Your servant depart in peace           Luke 2:29a
ii) According to Your word           Luke 2:29b
iii) My eyes have seen Your salvation           Luke 2:30
iv) A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles           Luke 2:31a (Cf. Isaiah 49)
v) The glory of Your people Israel           Luke 2:31b (Isaiah 49)

4. A personal blessing for Joseph and Mary           Luke 2:33-34

a) They marvelled at what Simeon said
b) They had not fully comprehended who Jesus was and what He came to do

5. A Personal word to Mary

a) Great destiny of Jesus           Luke 2:34
i) The fall of many (The religious leaders)
ii) The rise of many (The disciples)
iii) He will be a sign from God that will be spoken against
iv) The thoughts of many hearts would be revealed (Cf. John 7, 8; Matthew 23)
b) Mary’s heart would be pierced           Luke 2:35