Luke 2:25-26 – And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and he was a just and a devout man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel [the peace]: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not die, until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
The Character of Simeon
- Just
- used of him whose way of thinking, feeling, and acting is wholly conformed to the will of God, and who therefore needs no rectification in the heart or life
- approved of or acceptable of God
- Devout
- taking hold well
- carefully and surely, cautiously
- reverencing God, pious, religious
- Waiting for Consolation of Israel
- a calling near, summons
The Claim of Simeon
- Salvation of the World
- Light of Revelation
- Destined
- Anguish
The Application of Us
- Many hearts of revealed
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