Are you in awe and amazement that Jesus, the Son of God, was sent to be born and be a Light of revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory of God’s people, Israel? This Good News is for you! What have you done with this knowledge? Joseph and Mary were also amazed at […]
Simeon was a righteous and devout man of God. He waited for the consolation of Israel, for God had promised him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Christ. (See Luke 2:25-26) The Holy Spirit of the living God had led him to go to the temple. Joseph and Mary had […]
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 […]
The shepherds had heard and seen the angels and their message; they had hurried to find the baby lying in a manger. (NASB) Luke 2:20 “The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.” The shepherds went back to work – […]