WHAT ARE THE ODDS YOUR READY TO MEET THE LORD?

THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING!!!

we are facing a critical issue but there is no need to panic because the stewardess has already explained what to do in the pre take off script for this particular emergency. well its only an emergency if you didn’t listen to the stewardess

POSITION IN YOUR PRACTICE/APPLICATION

Luke 2:22-24 “And when the days of their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord”) and to offer a sacrifice according to what was stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.””

5X ACCORDING TO THE LAW IN V22-39 WHENEVER THE BIBLE REPEATS IT FOR US TO UNDERSTAND IT IS THE MAIN POINT OR ONE OF THEM

IMMEDIATE, THE LAW SAYS 8 DAYS....THE TIME OF PURIFICATION…ETC.ETC

POSITION IN YOUR HEART

Luke 2:25-35 “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he would see the Lord’s Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus so that they could do for him according to what was customary under the law, he took him in his arms and praised God and said, “Now dismiss your slave in peace, Lord, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to your people Israel.” And his father and mother were astonished at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed—and a sword will pi…”

RIGHTEOUS/JUST=1 : acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin : morally right or justifiable

DEVOUT/PIOUS= TOTALLY COMMITTED a

: marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship

Simeon blesses God for keeping his promise to let him see the Christ and for the promises that will come to fruition through Jesus.

Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament Simeon’s Prophecy (2:25–35)

2:34–35 Simeon blesses Joseph and Mary but prophesies to them that Jesus will be the source through which some in Israel are exalted and others brought low (referring to their spiritual standing). Jesus will bring confrontation, and because of the opposition he will face, Mary will have her heart broken.

POSITION TO WORSHIP

Luke 2:36-38 “And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and herself as a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. And at that same hour she approached and began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.”

WORSHIP IS MORE THAN SINGING A SONG OR LIFTING OUR HANDS. IT IS CULTIVATING A HEART WITH A POSTURE OF SURRENDER AND AWE TO THE ONE WHO GAVE HIS ALL FOR US. craig groeschel