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Scripture Text: Luke 2:25 There was in Yerushalayim a man named Shim‘on. This man was a tzaddik, he was devout, he waited eagerly for God to comfort Isra’el, and the Ruach HaKodesh was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Ruach HaKodesh that he would not die before he had seen the Messiah of Adonai. 27 Prompted by the Spirit, he went into the Temple courts; and when the parents brought in the child Yeshua to do for him what the Torah required, 28 Shim‘on took him in his arms, made a b’rakhah to God, and said,
29 “Now, Adonai, according to your word,
your servant is at peace as you let him go;
30 for I have seen with my own eyes your yeshu‘ah,
31 which you prepared in the presence of all peoples —
32 a light that will bring revelation to the Goyim
and glory to your people Isra’el.”
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John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes: Luke 2:25-32
Verse 25
[25] And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
The consolation of Israel — A common phrase for the Messiah, who was to be the everlasting consolation of the Israel of God.
The Holy Ghost was upon him — That is, he was a prophet.
Verse 27
[27] And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
By the Spirit — By a particular revelation or impulse from him.
Verse 30
[30] For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Thy salvation — Thy Christ, thy Saviour.
Verse 32
[32] A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
And the glory of thy people Israel — For after the Gentiles are enlightened, all Israel shall be saved.
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The Daily Devotional for Sunday, 19 November 2017
Sermon Theme: "Potholes"
Text to read: Luke 2:25-32
- Pray for those who are elderly and feel alone.
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The Daily Devotional for Saturday, 18 November 2017
Sermon Theme: "Potholes"
Text to read: Luke 2:25-32
- What keeps us most vital no matter the age we are in life?
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The Daily Devotional for Friday, 17 November 2017
Sermon Theme: "Potholes"
Text to read: Luke 2:25-32
- What joys are there with aging?
- How can we celebrate them?
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The Daily Devotional for Thursday, 16 November 2017
Sermon Theme: "Potholes"
Text to read: Luke 2:25-32
- How can the church face common prejudices about age?
The Daily Devotional for Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Sermon Theme: "Potholes"
Text to read: Luke 2:25-32
- What role should age play in our life’s ministry?
The Daily Devotional for Tuesday, 14 November 2017
Sermon Theme: "Potholes"
Text to read: Luke 2:25-32
- What responsibilities come with age?
The Daily Devotional for Monday, 13 November 2017
Sermon Theme: "Potholes"
Text to read: Luke 2:25-32
- Read the text from Luke 2.
- What do you suppose Simeon’s life was like?
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