Simeon and Anna: Portrait of Yieldedness to God (2)
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TEXT: Luke 2:21-40
21 Eight days later, when the baby was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel even before he was conceived.
22 Then it was time for their purification offering, as required by the law of Moses after the birth of a child; so his parents took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
23 The law of the Lord says, “If a woman’s first child is a boy, he must be dedicated to the Lord.”
24 So they offered the sacrifice required in the law of the Lord—“either a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
26 and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
27 That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required,
28 Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.
30 I have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared for all people.
32 He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!”
33 Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him.
35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
36 Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years.
37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.
38 She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem.
39 When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee.
40 There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.
INTRODUCTION:
What does a life that is yielded to Christ look like?
I. A LIFE THAT IS DEDICATED TO THE LORD (Luke 2:25,36-37)
I. A LIFE THAT IS DEDICATED TO THE LORD (Luke 2:25,36-37)
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
36 Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years.
37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.
A. Dedicated to an upright walk before the Lord.
A. Dedicated to an upright walk before the Lord.
1. Involves being obedient to God (Luke 2:25).
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
a) “Just” = Δικαιος = in a wide sense, upright, righteous, virtuous, keeping the commands of God
b) (Exodus 19:5)
5 Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me.
2. Involves avoiding the appearance of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
22 Stay away from every kind of evil.
B. Dedicated to a loving reverence of the Lord. (Luke 2:25)
B. Dedicated to a loving reverence of the Lord. (Luke 2:25)
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
1. “Devout”( εὐλαβής) means one who reverences God.
2. Our lives are to exhibit a respectful love for God.
a) We are to love Him completely.
(1) (Mark 12:30)
30 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’
b) It is to be a respect-based love.
(1) Remembering who He is…
(2) Remembering who you are…
C. Dedicated to a life of faithfulness to the Lord (Luke 2:25b, 37).
C. Dedicated to a life of faithfulness to the Lord (Luke 2:25b, 37).
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.
1. We are to walk by faith, not by sight.
(Hebrews 10:38)
38 And my righteous ones will live by faith. But I will take no pleasure in anyone who turns away.”
(2 Corinthians 5:7)
7 For we live by believing and not by seeing.
2. Simeon was a man who was living in expectation of the Lord’s Messiah (Luke 2:25b).
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
3. Anna served the Lord faithfully day and night (Luke 2:36-37)
36 Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years.
37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.
36 Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years.
37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.
D. Dedicated to a service that is Spirit Filled (Luke 2:25d, 37).
D. Dedicated to a service that is Spirit Filled (Luke 2:25d, 37).
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.
1. Two keys to dedicated service:
a) Control of the Holy Spirit
(Ephesians 5:18)
18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,
b) Consistency of service
(1) Like Daniel (Daniel 6:16,20)
16 So at last the king gave orders for Daniel to be arrested and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to him, “May your God, whom you serve so faithfully, rescue you.”
20 When he got there, he called out in anguish, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Was your God, whom you serve so faithfully, able to rescue you from the lions?”
II. A HEART THAT IS LISTENING TO THE LORD (Luke 2: 26-27, 37 b).
II. A HEART THAT IS LISTENING TO THE LORD (Luke 2: 26-27, 37 b).
26 and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
27 That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required,
37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.
A. Listening to whatever the Lord reveals (Luke 2:26).
A. Listening to whatever the Lord reveals (Luke 2:26).
26 and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
1. The Holy Spirit revealed something special to Simeon.
2. There are many things the Holy Spirit can’t communicate to us if we aren’t listening!
B. Living under the directorship of the Holy Spirit (Luke 2:28, 37b).
B. Living under the directorship of the Holy Spirit (Luke 2:28, 37b).
28 Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.
1. Simeon followed the Holy Spirit to Jesus.
2. We are to be guided by the Holy Spirit
(Galatians 5:25)
25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
(Galatians 5:16)
16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
III. A MIND THAT IS FOCUSED UPON THE PURPOSES OF THE LORD (Luke 2:28-32).
III. A MIND THAT IS FOCUSED UPON THE PURPOSES OF THE LORD (Luke 2:28-32).
28 Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.
30 I have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared for all people.
32 He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!”
A. The purpose of the Lord in Salvation (Luke 2:29-32)
A. The purpose of the Lord in Salvation (Luke 2:29-32)
29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.
30 I have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared for all people.
32 He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!”
1. Salvation is for all people.
(John 3:16)
16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
(Rom. 10:13)
13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
B. The purpose of the Lord in the lives of others (Luke 2:34-35, 38).
B. The purpose of the Lord in the lives of others (Luke 2:34-35, 38).
34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him.
35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
38 She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem.
1. In terms of position (Luke 2:34)
34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him.
2. In terms of pain (Luke 2:35)
35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
3. In terms of exposure (Luke 2:35)
35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
C. The purpose of the Lord for self (Luke 2: 28-30)
C. The purpose of the Lord for self (Luke 2: 28-30)
28 Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.
30 I have seen your salvation,
1. Focus (Luke 2:28)
28 Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
28 Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
2. Submission (Luke 2:29)
29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.
29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.
3. Witness (Luke 2:30)
30 I have seen your salvation,
30 I have seen your salvation,
CONCLUSION:
Song: “I Surrender All”
DATES / PLACES PREACHED:
12/19/2004 FBC, Scott
