Dig Deeper
As required by the law of Moses, forty days following the birth of
Jesus, He was taken by Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem, a 5 ½ mile journey, to be
presented in the temple. (Luke 2:22; Leviticus 12:18) While among the crowds in
the “Court of Wisdom” they encounter an elderly saint by the name of Simeon.
Simeon had received a promise from the Holy Spirit that he would not die until
he encountered God’s promised one (Luke 2:26). Luke states that Simeon was
waiting for the “Consolation (or Comfort) of Israel” (Luke 2:25). What insights
are gained from the following Scriptures regarding Jesus as “Consolation” or
Comfort of Israel?
Isaiah 49:13--
Isaiah 51:3--
Isaiah 52:9--
Isaiah 66:13--
Following Jesus’ dedication Joseph, Mary and Jesus encounter the eighty-four
year old prophetess Anna. (Luke 2:36) Similar to Simeon, Anna immediately
begins to praise and thank God upon her seeing Jesus. In her praise Anna refers
to “all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38).
Read Isaiah 62. Here in Isaiah 62 the prophet compares the
redemption of Jerusalem with the joy of m the joy and promise of marriage.
Compare this imagery with Ephesians 5:25-27. How was redemption accomplished?
Application
Read 1 Peter 2:9-10. In what ways are the examples of Simeon and
Anna applicable to you? How is the Holy Spirit leading you to find comfort in
Jesus? How will you seek to spread the good news of redemption?
Memorize This
Matthew 1:23— Behold, a virgin shall be with child,
and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being
interpreted is, God with us. KJV
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