Simeon's Song (4 of 4)
Series: The Original Christmas Playlist
Jonathan McLeod
Luke 2:22-40
''Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation'' (vv. 29-30).
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
What is your favourite Christmas carol, and why?
[Read Luke 2:22-40.]
A SWORD WILL PIERCE YOUR HEART
Mary proudly holds her newborn baby boy as she and her husband Joseph enter the temple court in Jerusalem. Forty days ago, she had given birth to her firstborn son. Today, they have made the short trip from Bethlehem to dedicate Jesus to the Lord. As Mary and Joseph make their way through the crowd, an elderly man spots them. His name is Simeon. God has revealed to Simeon that he will not die until he sees the Messiah. That day has come.
Simeon takes her baby in his arms and praises God, saying, ''Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation'' (vv. 29-30).
The old man's words amaze Mary and Joseph. But Simeon isn't finished. He looks at the boy's mother and says, ''This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed'' (vv. 34-35a).
Then Simeon says something that Mary will never forget. ''And a sword will pierce your very heart'' (v. 35b).
ABOUT HIS FATHER'S BUSINESS
Let's fast forward about 33 years.
Now Mary understands Simeon's prophecy. The little baby that she had once held in her arms is hanging on a cross. And her heart is pierced.
The sign above his head reads, ''This is Jesus of Nazareth.'' But Mary weeps as she thinks, ''This is my son.''
She remembers kissing her boy's forehead as she put him to bed. Now that forehead is marred by a crown of thorns. She remembers guiding his tiny hands and feet as he learned to walk. Now those ha ...
Series: The Original Christmas Playlist
Jonathan McLeod
Luke 2:22-40
''Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation'' (vv. 29-30).
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
What is your favourite Christmas carol, and why?
[Read Luke 2:22-40.]
A SWORD WILL PIERCE YOUR HEART
Mary proudly holds her newborn baby boy as she and her husband Joseph enter the temple court in Jerusalem. Forty days ago, she had given birth to her firstborn son. Today, they have made the short trip from Bethlehem to dedicate Jesus to the Lord. As Mary and Joseph make their way through the crowd, an elderly man spots them. His name is Simeon. God has revealed to Simeon that he will not die until he sees the Messiah. That day has come.
Simeon takes her baby in his arms and praises God, saying, ''Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation'' (vv. 29-30).
The old man's words amaze Mary and Joseph. But Simeon isn't finished. He looks at the boy's mother and says, ''This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed'' (vv. 34-35a).
Then Simeon says something that Mary will never forget. ''And a sword will pierce your very heart'' (v. 35b).
ABOUT HIS FATHER'S BUSINESS
Let's fast forward about 33 years.
Now Mary understands Simeon's prophecy. The little baby that she had once held in her arms is hanging on a cross. And her heart is pierced.
The sign above his head reads, ''This is Jesus of Nazareth.'' But Mary weeps as she thinks, ''This is my son.''
She remembers kissing her boy's forehead as she put him to bed. Now that forehead is marred by a crown of thorns. She remembers guiding his tiny hands and feet as he learned to walk. Now those ha ...
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