The Presentation of Jesus: A Picture of Faithfulness (Luke 2:21-40) - 1/8/23

INTRO

• The purification of Mary and the presentation of Jesus

• A picture of God fulfilling His covenant promises

• A picture of the faithfulness of God’s people

  • Mary and Joseph

  • Simeon

  • Anna

• Simeon’s praise and prophecy

Joseph and Mary – vv. 21-24

• Circumcision on 8th day – Genesis 17:11-12, Leviticus. 12:3

• Purification – Only Mary needed to be purified.

  • Leviticus 12:1-8 Unclean for 7 days

  • Purification after an additional 33

  • Guilt of sin through birth (Sin through Adam)

• Dedication – Exodus 13:2

  • First born son dedicated to the Lord

Simeon – vv. 25-35

The Man

• Righteous, Devout

• Faithful, Serving

• Waiting of the consolation of Israel

  • Comfort, rescue Isaiah 49:13

• Received a special word from God (Wed nights study…Special revelation)

His Praise

• Acknowledged God’s sovereignty

  • Power, Plan, Purpose

• Praised God for:

  • the coming salvation Isaiah 52:1-15

  • the extent of salvation

  • Light for the nations Isaiah 42:6

His prophecy

• Joseph and Mary marveled

• Another encounter with a prophetic word

  • Angels, Elizabeth, Shepherds

• Jesus is the Messiah, but all will not receive.

  • Many will rise and fall

  • Hearts of many revealed

• Mary and Joseph will also suffer

  • Sword through your own soul

  • Death of Jesus on cross…spear in side

Anna – 36-38

• In the temple

• Worshiping, fasting, and praying

• Difficult life… YET GIVING THANKS

• THE BLESSING OF SEEKING HIM… WE SEEK AND FIND!

Joseph and Mary – vv. 39-40

• PERFORMED EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF GOD

• Matthew 2:1-23 – Wisemen come, flee to Egypt

• The child grew and God’s favor was upon Him

  • Fully man – grew as a man

  • Yet fully God