1. Three Stones and a Sword Luke 2:22-35

2. NEXT??

3. Luke 2:22-35 Can you picture Simeon? Elderly, faithful, righteous, devout Simeon was the best the Old Covenant had to offer But he wasn’t satisfied

4. At the Temple Nunc Dimittis- “now let us depart” God promised Simeon he wouldn’t die before seeing the Christ Child Can you imagine the scene that day in the temple?

5. Salvation for Everyone Both Jew and Gentile This was the promise Simeon had been waiting for No hype, just a promise! Then Simeon turns to Mary

6. Three Stones and a Sword V. 34-35 Touchstone, Stumbling Stone, Stepping Stone, and a Sword of Sorrow What did Simeon see in Jesus? The Gospel Simeon never settled for anything less than the Messiah

7. What Are You Waiting For?