Moved By the Spirit

Luke 2:25-35

1. What are the main ideas/concepts/points in this passage? What is the author trying to say by including this episode or teaching?

Holy Spirit 3 times

Christ Reveled (beginning of series), the Messiah is here

it is becoming real

look at what the passage says about Simeon, and what Simeon says, sees something that confounds expectations

he sees the Messiah as he is

or look at the announcement, how does this passage challenge our perceptions of Jesus

Jesus didn’t fit in any box, he still does not fit into any of our boxes either

Simeon -

light - messianic language (Isaiah 42, 46, 60:1-3,

Glory is temple language

Luke understands more about this message than Simeon did

falling and rising - fulfilled later in Luke (Mary’s song points to rising and falling)

when you encounter Jesus,he demands a response

Simeon is first turns attention to God and praises God

then he addresses Mary

falling & rising (Isaiah 8)

and a sword will pierce your own soul - interesting way to end - defies expectations

this story, as well as Anna after this, waiting for the promise of a Messiah to be fulfilled, joining a long line of those that waited before the, how long O Lord

add 36-38???

2. What are the important background details that contribute to understanding the passage? (Historical, situational, context in John or in the ministry of Jesus, OT connections, etc)

poor status of Mary & Joseph, offering doves or pigeons

Simeon - name means he has heard

Acts 15:14

3. What key questions are answered or issues addressed for the original audience?

4. How are those questions/issues similar to what we face today? (Uncovered Tension)

5. How does this teaching or episode add to our understanding of what it means to live the Christian life and walk in the Spirit?

6. What is the ONE main point we should be highlighting?

a. What do we want them to know, and why do we want them to know it?

b. What do we want them to do, and why do we want them to do it?