December 29, 2024
Righteous
- Matt Nickoson
Sermon Notes
Luke 2:22 NIV
When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph, and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
Luke 2:23 NIV
(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”)
Luke 2:24 NIV
and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”
Luke 2:25-26 NIV
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
Luke 2:27 NIV
Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required.
Luke 2:28-29 NIV
Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.”
Luke 2:30-32 NIV
“For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
Luke 2:33-35 NIV
The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Luke 2:36-38 NIV
There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Luke 2:39-40 NIV
When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.
P.I.E.S.
Physically: How have I been caring for this temple of the Holy Spirit?
Intellectually: Where do I want to grow in my understanding of God?
Emotionally: Is there something I need to celebrate? Is there something I need to grieve? Is there a boundary I need to put in place to guard my heart? Do I have the right friends to walk me through this?
Spiritually: Which of the following do I need to add to my life?
- Daily bible time
- Regular Prayer walks
- Weekly fasting