From the Cradle to the Crown Part 6

Part 6 – An Unbreakable Confirmation Confirmation #1 - Joseph and Mary’s ACCEPTATION Luke 2:21 3 Reasons for the rite of circumcision 1. A Practical Reason 2. A National Reason 3. A Scriptural Reason 3 Areas of God’s Law in the Old Testament • Moral Our holy, just, common sense and unchanging Timeframe in effect: eternal • Ceremonial For Israel only - customs, sacrifices, feasts and festivals, dietary and clothing restrictions Timeframe in effect: from Mt. Sinai to the cross • Judicial Civil laws for a just society Timeframe in effect: From Mt Sinai to the Millennium Joseph and Mary’s Testimony to Jesus as the Messiah and Savior of the World • In circumcision and naming • In purification and presenting Luke 2:22-24 Confirmation #2 Simeon’s EXPECTATION Luke 2:25-35 Simeon was: • Decent and devout Luke 2:25 • Watching and waiting Luke 2:25 • Anointed and announcing Luke 2:25; Isaiah 9:2 Confirmation #3 - Anna’s PROCLAMATION Luke 2:36-38; Philippians 3:14 3 Important Features of Anna’s Testimony 1. She was FERVENT 2. She was FAITHFUL 3. She was FILLED