Out of obedience to the law, Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem to offer a sacrifice. At the temple, they encounter a righteous and devout man, named Simeon, who was \u201cwaiting for the consolation of Israel\u201d and had been told by the Holy Spirit that \u201che would not see death before he had seen the Lord\u2019s Christ\u201d (Luke 2:26). In the Spirit, Simeon declares that Jesus is \u201ca light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel\u201d (Luke 2:32).
Though some 2000 years removed, Simeon\u2019s words remain true today. Jesus is the Light of the World for all people, and we believe, in faith, that many will come to know him personally this Christmas Eve at Woodmen.
THEME \u2013 EXPECTATION
1. A man \u2013 righteous and devout (vs. 25-26)
2. An encounter \u2013 orchestrated by God (vs. 27-28)
3. A song \u2013 salvation has come (vs. 29-32)
4. The truth \u2013 not all will sing (vs. 33-35)
Songs:
Go Tell It On The Mountain / Oh, What a Wonderful Child
O Come All Ye Faithful (Riddle)
#31054 by C F Oakeley & J F Wade
Public Domain
The First Noel
#5921887 by P Kipley & P Wickham
Meaux Jeaux, Songs From The Indigo Room & Simpleville Music
King Of Kings
#7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood
2018 Hillsong Music Publishing
Exalted Over All
#7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram & J Cates
2016 \xa9 All Essential Music
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
#1759517 by J S Bach & C Wesley
Public Domain
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Love Well Change Lives Through Christ
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