Portraits of Manhood: Simeon
Luke 2:22-35
1. Person of Simeon
"Simeon" - "one who hears and obeys"
He is only mentioned here in the Bible, although other Simeons appear in the Old Testament.
- He was an ordinary man (not a priest, rabbi, or leader of the Jews). He lived at a time when true religion was at a low point in Christendom.
- He was a godly man. He was "righteous and devout," obeying God because he loved God. He was far more than just churchly. He was a godly man from the inside out.
2. Passion of Simeon
Passion - An ardent, fervent desire for something. vs. 25 "looking for the consolation of Israel." The "consolation of Israel" describes the coming Messiah. Is your supreme passion Simeon-like? "If you seek Him, He will let you find him." Ps. 63:1; Jer. 29:13
3. The Power of Simeon - that which moved him.
Simeon was directed, influenced, guided and taught by the Holy Spirit. "The Holy Spirit was upon him." (vs. 25.) Simeon, as all other true believers, was a man who knew the presence of God with him.
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