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Luke Chapter 2 OutlineLuke Chapter 2 Outline• I. The 1st appearance of JC/The Lamb of God (Birth: The

Christmas Story) v1-7• II. The 1st Witnesses of Birth: Shepherds Visit The Lamb

of God v8-20• III. The 1st blood of Lamb/JC shed (circumcision) v21• IV. The 1st visit of Lamb/JC to temple (dedication) v22-24• V. 2 Witnesses of JC v25-35• VI. Growth & Early Development v39-40• VII. 1st Recorded Words: v41-50• VIII. Continued Growth of JC v51-52

Luke 1:26,36

Incarnation of Jesus Christ

40 weeks gestation (280d)

End Chapter 1End Chapter 1

John 1:14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt (tabernacled) among us

Birth: Jesus Christ

Start Chapter 2Start Chapter 2

Characteristics of Simeon

• 1. Just, devout v25

• 2. Waiting for Messiah: were people outside Pharisees who were walking with Lord and waiting. Knew scriptures Daniel etc v25

• 3. Servant of Lord: “your” God owned him like Paul as bondservant. v29

• 4. Holy Spirit: – Spirit upon him (empowerment) v25, – Spirit revealed to him (relationship) v26 , – Spirit led (surrender/walking in Spirit) v27

• 5. Name means one who hears/obeys

Simeon’s Description of Jesus:

• 1. Lords Messiah v27

• 2. Salvation v30

• 3. All people v31

• 4. Light & revelation to Gentiles v32

• 5. Glory of Israel v32

• 6. Fall & Rising of many in Israel v34

• 7. Sign that will be opposed v34

• 8. Thoughts of hearts revealed by Him v35