Christmas Eve Full Service - Faithful Simeon - December 24 2025

Many people talk about having a bucket list, a collection of experiences they hope to enjoy before life is over. Often those lists are filled with travel dreams, personal achievements, or unforgettable moments. In Luke 2, we meet a man whose deepest hope was far simpler and far greater. Simeon was not waiting for an adventure or an accomplishment. He was waiting for a promise.Scripture tells us that Simeon was righteous and devout, and that he was waiting for the consolation of Israel. God had made him a remarkable promise. He would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Year after year, Simeon lived with that promise shaping his prayers, his patience, and his faithfulness. His bucket list had only one item, and it came straight from the Word of God.When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus into the temple, Simeon’s long wait came to an end. What looked ordinary to everyone else was the fulfillment of everything Simeon had hoped for. As we begin to listen to his story, we are invited to ask what we are truly waiting for. Series: The Characters of ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:25-35Speaker: Pastor David Hallett