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Hope For The Seekers

December 15, 2019 Pastor: Bryan Glisson Series: A Thrill of Hope

Scripture: Luke 2:25–35

 

 

 

 

 

“Hope For The Seekers—Simeon”

Luke 2:25-35

Definition of Biblical Hope: not wishful thinking; but assured, confident, eagerly anticipated expectation; a firm assurance supported by the promises of God Word’s regarding things that are unseen, unclear and/or unknown

(Romans 8:24-25)   (Hebrews 11:1)

Introduction: The Christmas Story is filled with sub-stories of those who seem to have small roles but powerful encounters. Simeon is one who would fit this billing yet his story is bursting with hope. (Luke 2:25a)

The Prophesy Of Hope

  • By The Old Testament (Luke 2:25b)  (Isaiah 7:14)  (Isaiah 9:6)
  • By The Holy Spirit (Luke 2:25c)
  • By The Prophet, Simeon (Luke 2:26)

The Person Of Hope

  • The Child of Mary (Luke 2:27)  (Matthew 1:21-23)
  • The Salvation of Mankind (Luke 2:28-32) (Luke 2:10-11)

The Pertinence Of Hope

  • To Astound (Luke 2:33) (Luke 2:18-19) (Luke 2:47) 
  • To Reveal & Expose  (Luke 2:34-35) (John 1:10-14) (John 3:36) (Luke 12:51-53)
  • To Redeem (Luke 2:36-38)  (Isaiah 53:3-7)

Application: For those who are seeking, the “Thrill of Hope” is only found in the Christmas Child— Jesus Christ. Have you found hope (not wishful thinking; but assured, confident, eagerly anticipated expectation promised in God’s Word) in the Savior?

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