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The Nunc Dimittis(Simeon’s Song)

Luke 2:21-40

“Simeon’s Song”

Luke 2:19-20“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.” (ESV)

The Days of Christ’s Purification

Luke 2:21-24; 39-40

“Simeon’s Song”

Luke 2:21-24“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord’) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said …’”

“Simeon’s Song”

Luke 2:24, 39-40“‘a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons’ … And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.” (ESV)

“Simeon’s Song”

Three Aspects of Purification•The Law required all male children to be

circumcised on the 8th day after birth.• “He who is eight days old among you shall

be circumcised.” (Gen 17:12, ESV)

“Simeon’s Song”

Three Aspects of Purification• The Law required all male children to be

circumcised.

•The Law required women to wait 40 days after the birth of a son before presenting them at the temple for purification.

(Leviticus 12)

“Simeon’s Song”

Three Aspects of Purification• The Law required all male children to be circumcised.

• The Law required waiting 40 days for purification.

• The Law required the mother to present the firstborn son before the Lord to be “redeemed” by an offering of a sacrifice.• “When the days of … purifying are complete,

she shall bring to the priest … a lamb a year old for a burnt offering, and a pigeon or a turtle dove for a sin offering … And if she cannot afford a lamb, then she shall take two turtledoves or two pigeons.” (Lev 12:6-8, ESV)

The Days of Our Purification

Luke 2:25-38

“Simeon’s Song”

Luke 2:25-27“Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 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. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the …”

“Simeon’s Song”

Luke 2:27-34“Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, ‘Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.’ And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, …’”

“Simeon’s Song”

Luke 2:34-37“‘this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.’ And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping …”

“Simeon’s Song”

Luke 2:37-40“with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.” (ESV)

“Simeon’s Song”

Waiting (prosdechomai)•To wait with anticipation, to long for,

expect• Simeon, “Waiting for the consolation of

Israel” (25)

•Anna, “Waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem” (38)

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Waiting•We see Anna waiting (2:36-38)

“Simeon’s Song”

Waiting• We see Anna waiting (2:36-38)

•We see Simeon waiting (2:25-35)

“Simeon’s Song”

Three Important Statements• Jesus is the Glory of Israel (2:32)• Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises:• To Abraham• To Moses• To David• To Isaiah• To Micah

“Simeon’s Song”

Three Important Statements• Jesus is the Glory of Israel

• Jesus is the Savior of the whole world• “My eyes have seen your salvation … A light

for revelation to the Gentiles.” (2:30-31)

“Simeon’s Song”

Mary’s Song“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name … He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, and he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring.” (Luke 1:46-55, ESV)

“Simeon’s Song”

Zechariah’s Song“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel … as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old … to show the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant.”

(Luke 1:67-72, ESV)

“Simeon’s Song”

The Angels’ Song“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.” (Luke 2:14, ESV)

• Some versions read, “Peace on earth, good will toward men.”

“Simeon’s Song”

Simeon’s Song“My eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people.” (Luke 2:30-35, ESV)

“Simeon’s Song”

Three Important Statements• Jesus is the Glory of Israel

• Jesus is the Savior of the whole world

• Jesus is the divider of the human race• “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall

and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your soul also).” (2:34-35, ESV)

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Luke 2:35b

“So that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” (ESV)

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Simeon’s Song

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