1. God’s Eternal Plan
Luke 2:25-32

2. Luke 2
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,
28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
29 "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word;
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel."

3. God’s Eternal Plan of Redemption
The Beginning—Sin separates men from God
The Flood—Sin brings judgment from God
Abraham—God selects a man and a nation
Moses—God delivers a nation, promises a prophet
Joshua—God gives the nation a land
Judges & Kings—God rules the nation, promises a king
Prophets—God speaks to the nation, promises a priest
Babylon—Captivity and restoration of the nation
Old Testament—God ‘s finished revelation to the nation
Jesus comes—birth, life, death, burial and resurrection
The church—completion of the mystery, His eternal plan
New Testament—God’s finished revelation to all men
Second coming—the end of His plan on the earth

4. Becoming Part of His Plan
Believe John 3:16
Repent Acts 17:30
Confess Faith Rom. 10:10
Be Baptized Into Him Gal. 3:27
Added to His church, His body, His kingdom
Be Faithful until death Rev. 2:10