Brownstown Church of Christ
December 22, 2013CHRISTMAS SUNDAY
Luke 2:25-35Now there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to
the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been
revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had
seen the Lord’s Messiah.
Luke 2:25-35Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into
the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him
what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised
God, saying,
Luke 2:25-35‘Master, now you are dismissing your
servant in peace, according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the
presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.’
Luke 2:25-35And the child’s father and mother were
amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—
and a sword will pierce your own soul too.’
Offertory
Give with a Joyful Heart
Communion
Partake of the Emblem as Passed
Our Psalm or Song
Are we witness to Christ in our lives?Today we share the first of many such testimonies.
Simeon’s Song
If Jesus were born today, would it be any different than it was 2,000 years ago?
Simeon’s Song
It seems when you read the Bible that most people weren’t prepared for his coming.
Simeon’s Song
On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had
given him before he had been conceived.When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph
and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord,
Simeon’s Song
“Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord"), and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with
what is said in the law of the Lord: “A pair of doves or two young pigeons.”
Simeon’s Song
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was
upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen
the Lord’s Christ. (Luke 2:25-26)
Simeon’s Song
As Simeon ages, he knows it can’t be long. The Lord’s Christ must be coming at any moment.
Simeon’s Song
As Mary gives the infant Jesus to Simeon, the thought hits him, “I am holding the salvation of
the world in my arms.”
Simeon’s Song
Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in
the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.
Simeon’s Song
He is the Glory of Israel
Simeon’s Song
He is the Savior of the World
Simeon’s Song
He is the Divider of the Human Race
Simeon’s Song
The joy of Christmas leads on to the agony of Good Friday. He was born to end up that way.
Simeon’s Song
It’s Christmastime. Do you know him?
Simeon’s Song
He’s the Messiah of Israel. Do you know him?
Simeon’s Song
He’s the Great Divider of Mankind. Do you know him?
Simeon’s Song
It’s Christmastime. He came for you.
Do you know him?
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