Luke 2:21-40
Luke 2:21-40.
Jesus Is Named
21 A week later, when the time came for the baby to be circumcised, he
was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given him before he had
been conceived.
Jesus Is Presented in the Temple
22The time came for Joseph and Mary to perform the ceremony of
purification, as the Law of Moses commanded. So they took the child to
Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,23 as it is written in the law of
the Lord: "Every first-born male is to be dedicated to the Lord."24
They also went to offer a sacrifice of a pair of doves or two young
pigeons, as required by the law of the Lord. 25At that time there was
a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem. He was a good, God-fearing man
and was waiting for Israel to be saved. The Holy Spirit was with
him26and had assured him that he would not die before he had seen the
Lord's promised Messiah.27Led by the Spirit, Simeon went into the
Temple. When the parents brought the child Jesus into the Temple to do
for him what the Law required,28Simeon took the child in his arms and
gave thanks to God: 29"Now, Lord, you have kept your promise, and you
may let your servant go in peace. 30With my own eyes I have seen your
salvation, 31which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:
32 A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles and bring glory to your
people Israel." 33The child's father and mother were amazed at the
things Simeon said about him.34Simeon blessed them and said to Mary,
his mother, "This child is chosen by God for the destruction and the
salvation of many in Israel. He will be a sign from God which many
people will speak against35and so reveal their secret thoughts. And
sorrow, like a sharp sword, will break your own heart." 36-37 There
was a very old prophet, a widow named Anna, daughter of Phanuel of the
tribe of Asher. She had been married for only seven years and was now
eighty-four years old. She never left the Temple; day and night she
worshiped God, fasting and praying.38That very same hour she arrived
and gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were
waiting for God to set Jerusalem free.
The Return to Nazareth
39 When Joseph and Mary had finished doing all that was required by
the Law of the Lord, they returned to their hometown of Nazareth in
Galilee.40The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and
God's blessings were upon him.
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
Jesus Is Named
21 A week later, when the time came for the baby to be circumcised, he
was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given him before he had
been conceived.
Jesus Is Presented in the Temple
22The time came for Joseph and Mary to perform the ceremony of
purification, as the Law of Moses commanded. So they took the child to
Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,23 as it is written in the law of
the Lord: "Every first-born male is to be dedicated to the Lord."24
They also went to offer a sacrifice of a pair of doves or two young
pigeons, as required by the law of the Lord. 25At that time there was
a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem. He was a good, God-fearing man
and was waiting for Israel to be saved. The Holy Spirit was with
him26and had assured him that he would not die before he had seen the
Lord's promised Messiah.27Led by the Spirit, Simeon went into the
Temple. When the parents brought the child Jesus into the Temple to do
for him what the Law required,28Simeon took the child in his arms and
gave thanks to God: 29"Now, Lord, you have kept your promise, and you
may let your servant go in peace. 30With my own eyes I have seen your
salvation, 31which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:
32 A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles and bring glory to your
people Israel." 33The child's father and mother were amazed at the
things Simeon said about him.34Simeon blessed them and said to Mary,
his mother, "This child is chosen by God for the destruction and the
salvation of many in Israel. He will be a sign from God which many
people will speak against35and so reveal their secret thoughts. And
sorrow, like a sharp sword, will break your own heart." 36-37 There
was a very old prophet, a widow named Anna, daughter of Phanuel of the
tribe of Asher. She had been married for only seven years and was now
eighty-four years old. She never left the Temple; day and night she
worshiped God, fasting and praying.38That very same hour she arrived
and gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were
waiting for God to set Jerusalem free.
The Return to Nazareth
39 When Joseph and Mary had finished doing all that was required by
the Law of the Lord, they returned to their hometown of Nazareth in
Galilee.40The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and
God's blessings were upon him.
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
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