Christmas Story: Simeon and Anna

Simeon was just and devout.

I. Waited for Jesus all his life.

II. God awarded his faithfulness.

A. Would see the Christ.

B. Before he died.

III. Met Jesus and his parents at the temple.

Luke 2:36–38 KJV 1900

36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Anna’s adoration

I. Served God daily

A. Prayed night and day.

B. Fasted continually.

II. Was a widow for eighty- four years

III. Gave thanks to God.

A. For his redemption.

B. Fold others about Jesus.