Simeon and Anna's Song of Salvation | Dr. Stephen Conley

Text:  Luke 2:25-38   The Savior's Arrival Anticipated (2:25-26, 36-37) Simeon, a godly man in Jerusalem, watched and waited with anticipation and hope for the Messiah to come in his lifetime. He took God at His Word! Anna, an aged widow and prophetess, looked daily for the redemption God had promised. She fasted and prayed with confidence in God's ability to deliver His people!      The Savior's Work Articulated (2:27-35, 38) In Simeon's song, salvation is articulated in the person of Jesus Christ.  He is the Savior who is the light and revelation to the Gentiles and the glory to the Jews.  He will cause many to rise and fall as He reveals people's hearts. He will bring salvation that comes with a cost. In Anna's song, heart-felt gratitude overflows to God for keeping His promise to redeem His people.