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Be An Anna
[Anna] never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:37-38 Anna is an unusual character who came at an unusual time…
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Wisdom of Simeon
Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Luke 2:34-35…
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Simeon Got It
Lord, now you are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation which you have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel. Luke 2:29-32 Simeon, like many other Jews before him,…
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Life Really Isn’t Fair
When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under. Matthew 2:16 When seemingly rational leaders do very irrational things, we are puzzled by it. Take this passage for instance.…
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Harmful Relationships
And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Matthew 2:12 If you think about it, it’s an amazing wrap-up to an amazing story. Scholars believe that Jesus probably could have been up to a year old when the wise men arrived because…