Jesus at the Temple
Luke 2:21-38
I. His Name was called Jesus (vs. 21-24)
a. What similarities do we see in the birth – 8 days of John and Jesus?
b. Why is it important that Mary and Joseph were obedient to the law of Moses (vs. 22)?
c. Verses 22-23 point back to God’s command in the law (Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16). Is it ironic that they “redeemed” the Redeemer?
d. What does verse 24 reveal about the financial status of Mary and Joseph (see also Leviticus 12:1-8)?
II. Simeon’s Bears Witness (vs. 25-35)
a. What do we know about Simeon?
b. What was Simeon waiting for?
c. What clues tell you he is waiting for a Person and not an event?
d. What were the manifestations that the Holy Spirit was in Simeon?
e. How certain was Simeon that Jesus was the Christ?
f. Who does Simeon state Jesus came to “illuminate?”
g. While Mary and Joseph both marveled what special message does he give Mary?
III. Anna Bears Witness (vs. 36-38)
a. What do we know about Anna?
b. Likely present when Simeon prophesied, what does Anna tell them?
c. How could Anna have known much about the Messiah (vs. 38)?
d. What in Anna’s testimony shows she understood the role that Jesus would play for all who looked for Him?
IV. Application: Is there a connection between those who seek and those who find the Lord?
