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Luke 2:21-40 (AMP)

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21 And at the end of eight days, when was to be circumcised, He was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the time for their purification came according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord-- 23 As it is written in the Law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be set apart and dedicated and called holy to the Lord-- 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout , and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been divinely revealed (communicated) to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). 27 And prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple ; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law, 28 took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said, 29 And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your word. 30 For with my eyes I have seen Your Salvation, 31 Which You have ordained and prepared before (in the presence of) all peoples, 32 A Light for revelation to the Gentiles and praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel. 33 And His father and mother were marveling at what was said about Him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against-- 35 And a sword will pierce through your own soul also--that the secret thoughts and purposes of many hearts may be brought out and disclosed. 36 And there was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having lived with her husband seven years from her maidenhood, 37 And as a widow even for eighty-four years. She did not go out from the temple enclosure, but was worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer. 38 And she too came up at that same hour, and she returned thanks to God and talked of to all who were looking for the redemption (deliverance) of Jerusalem. 39 And when they had done everything according to the Law of the Lord, they went back into Galilee to their own town, Nazareth. 40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 36) Worship - Anna - worshiped night and day, fasting and praying
(v. 36) Prayer - Anna - worshiped night and day, fasting and praying
(v. 36) Fasting - Anna - worshiped night and day, fasting and praying
(v. 37) Prayer - Anna - worshiped night and day, fasting and praying
(v. 37) Fasting - Anna - worshiped night and day, fasting and praying
(v. 37) Worship - Anna - worshiped night and day, fasting and praying

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 24) Mission - All Nations (2010-11-27)
(v. 25) Names of Jesus (part III) (2011-04-09)
(v. 26) Anticipation Rewarded (2015-07-08)
(v. 40) Jesus was Human (part I) (2011-03-01)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 22) Devotional: The Religious Teachers of Jesus Day (2008-12-18)
(v. 23) Devotional: The Religious Teachers of Jesus Day (2008-12-18)
(v. 24) Devotional: The Religious Teachers of Jesus Day (2008-12-18)
(v. 40) Bible Talk: Back to School (2012-09-09)

Definition(s):
Galilee (Gal-ih-lee): wheel; revolution
Jerusalem (Je-roo-sa-lem): vision of peace
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Mary (Meh-re): same as Miriam
Simeon (Simm-e-on): that hears or obeys; that is heard
Simeon (Sigh-mon): that hears or obeys; that is heard