INTRO. vs 25 - SIMEON = “HEARS GOD AND OBEYS”
A. God-Centered Man (Inclined Toward God)
B. ‘Waiting’ For Consolation = Paraklesis
1. Waiting = Longing For God To Break Into History
2. Loneliness ‘Soul Seeking Rest’ & ‘H.S.’
X Christmas For Me Heightened Sensitivity
C. God Still Does This Today - Pv.14:13

I. vs 26-27 - ANTICIPATION TO SEE THE LORD’S CHRIST
A. Grace Of God Given To Simeon
B. Grace Of God Given To All Men - Jn.1:6-9
1. God Gives Light, Enables Choice / Free Will
C. Gives All Opportunity To Decide, I Will Too
D. Spirit Led Simeon To Temple

II. vs 28-32 - REVELATION OF THE LORD JESUS / MESSIAH
A. Instant He Saw Jesus He Understood
B. Moment He Understood He Embraced - App
C. What Happened When He Received Christ?
1. vs 29 - Peace = Soul Found What It Waited For
2. vs 30 - Recognized He Had Seen The Savior
3. vs 31 - He Was To Be Revealed To All People
4. vs 32 - Light To Gentiles & Glory Of Israel

III. vs 33-35 - EXPECTATION AND CLARIFICATION
A. According To Light A Decision To Make
B. Mk.12:34 - “Not Far From Kingdom Of God”
C. What Decision Are You To Make Today?
1. Know Christ, Surrender, Serve