Simeon, a righteous and devout man, followed God’s leading to go into the temple in Jerusalem on that day and at that time.  Joseph and Mary had come with the baby Jesus to fulfill the custom of the Law of God.  These lives intersected in the temple on that day.   What are some […]

  Who was Simeon? (NASB) Luke 2:25 “And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.” This man, Simeon, walked with the Lord.  Have you ever desired to have that kind of interaction with […]

   Simeon was a resident of Jerusalem who was a righteous and devout man.  He was looking for the Consolation of Israel.  (See Luke 2:25) The dictionary defines console “to cheer in time of grief, defeat, or trouble; to comfort; to solace.” Israel needed the Consolation of Messiah…for this country was occupied by Rome and […]

   (NASB) Psalm 25:4-7 “Make me know Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. 5 Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day. 6 Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and Your lovingkindnesses, For they have been from of old. 7 […]

   Joseph and Mary had waited eight days after Jesus’ birth to have Him circumcised and at that time named Him “Jesus”.  Circumcision of a male baby was important.  It was a commandment of God for it was a sign of the covenant of God with Abraham – to give the descendants of Abraham the […]

 Jesus Jesus means to “save His people from their sins.”  (See Matthew 1:21) Immanuel (NASB) Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.” Jesus was also to be called Immanuel, which translates to “God […]

  Joseph was faithful to God’s words to him.  He married Mary; he named the baby Jesus just as he had been told to by the angel messenger of God.  (See Matthew 1:18-25) Jesus means “save His people from their sins”. This baby lying in a manger was also called Immanuel – “God with us”. Joseph […]