David Hansen - December 17th, 2023

David Hansen - The Adoration of Jesus by Simeon Luke 2:25-35 Before meeting Simeon and Anna, this child Jesus (born under the law) ‘met’ Moses:1. On the 8thday He was circumcised (Gen 17, Lev 12:3) and named.2. Mother and son observed 40 days of blood ‘quarantine’, according to Leviticus 12:1-8.3. On the 40thday He, as the firstborn male was presented and redeemed, according to Ex 13:1-15, via sacrifice of turtledoves. “It has been observed that beside every humiliation connected with the humanity of the Messiah, the glory of His divinity was also made to shine forth.” The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, by Alfred E. Edersheim, D.D. (1883). HUMANITY Born of a humble maiden of Nazareth Infant Saviour was cradled in a manger. He hungered & thirsted in the wilderness. Submitted to baptism. Mary & Joseph could only bring the offering of the poor to the Temple (two turtledoves). HUMANITY Born of a humble maiden of Nazareth. DIVINITY An angel announced His birth. A shining host of heaven hymned His advent. Angels ministered to Him afterward. Voice from heaven attested to His Son-ship. Witness at the temple was like no other (the adoration of Simeon, and of Anna). DIVINITY An angel announced His birth. HUMANITY Born of a humble maiden of Nazareth. Infant Saviour was cradled in a manger. DIVINITY An angel announced His birth. A shining host of heaven hymned His advent. HUMANITY Born of a humble maiden of Nazareth Infant Saviour was cradled in a manger. He hungered and thirsted in the wilderness. DIVINITY An angel announced His birth. A shining host of heaven hymned His advent. Angels ministered to Him afterward. HUMANITY Born of a humble maiden of Nazareth Infant Saviour was cradled in a manger. He hungered & thirsted in the wilderness. Submitted to baptism. DIVINITY An angel announced His birth. A shining host of heaven hymned His advent. Angels ministered to Him afterward. Voice from heaven attested to His Son-ship. HUMANITY Born of a humble maiden of Nazareth Infant Saviour was cradled in a manger. He hungered & thirsted in the wilderness. Submitted to baptism. Mary & Joseph could only bring the offering of the poor to the Temple (two turtledoves). DIVINITY An angel announced His birth. A shining host of heaven hymned His advent. Angels ministered to Him afterward. Voice from heaven attested to His Son-ship. Witness at the temple was like no other - the adoration of Simeon, and of Anna. Luke 2 27-35 “Consolation of Israel” (Luke 2:25) John 6:15 Luke 19:1 Seven Beautiful Virtues from Simeon and his Adoration of the Messiah 1. To be just and devout (verse 25). 2. To learn to wait expectantly (verse 25) 3. To be able to receive a revelation (v 26) 4. To be led by the Spirit (verse 27). 5. To be able to receive a promised blessing and then to worship (verses 28 & 29). 6. To bear witness (via revelation given) and then to be used of God. (verses 30 and 31) 7. To be further used of God (verses 32 to 35)by making a prophecy. Phil. 2:8-11 2 Timothy 4:8 Deut. 10 15