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146 • T HE S TO RY OF G OD I N C H R I S T : T HE F ULLNESS OF T I ME

The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple Luke 2.22-39

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Key Verse

Luke 2.29-32 “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.” Luke 2.38 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.

Theme

Christ is the fulfillment of the Lord’s promise of salvation for the world.

Simeon takes Jesus in his arms and praises God