1. The Life of Christ – Lesson 2
The birth of Jesus
Presentation in the temple
Visit of the wise men
Flight to Egypt and return to Jerusalem
Jesus visit to Jerusalem at age 12
The Life of Christ – Lesson 2

2. What the Bible says re: when Jesus was born
Nothing!

3. Jesus presented in the temple – Luke 2:25-35
Simeon
A “righteous and devout man”
“Looking for the consolation of Israel” – what is that? Isaiah 40:1-5
The Holy Spirit was upon him.
Promised by God he would see “the Lord’s Christ” before he died.
“he came in the Spirit into the temple, when the parents brought in the child Jesus …”

4. Jesus presented in the temple – Luke 2:25-35
Simeon’s blessing to God having taken Jesus in his arms …
“Releasing your bond-servant to depart in peace” – verse 14
“Releasing … to depart” – to let go free as a captive or one acquitted of a crime, as a prisoner or debtor allowed to depart (Thayer). John 19:12; Acts 4:21 – cf. Hebrews 9:15
“According to Thy word …” – verse 26, Luke 9:27; Psalms 119:41-42
“My eyes have seen Your salvation” to Jews and Gentiles – Psalms 98:1-2; Isaiah 52:10
A light for revelation … and for glory – Isaiah 60:1-3; Acts 26:23

5. Jesus presented in the temple –Luke 2:25-35
Simeon’s blessing to Joseph and Mary…
This child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel…
“Fall” – lit. our downfall; “rise” – lit. a raising up. (Romans 6:3-4)
1 Peter 2:4-9; 2 Corinthians 2:16; 1 Corinthians 1:23
… and a sign to be opposed – Matthew 10:35ff; Luke 13:22ff
… a sword will pierce even your own soul
… thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.