After all, its the first time luke foreshadows all the crazy conflict and opposition that will come during the course of the story. Of course, joseph and his wife marvelled at what was being said about jesus. Her name, which she shares with hannah in the old testament, means favor or grace. The book of luke together with its sequel the book of acts makes luke the largest contributor, even more than the. Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about simeon.
All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of. And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the lord, and spoke of him to all those who looked for redemption in jerusalem. He doesnt declare himself to be the son of god or messiah. The authors name does not appear in the book, but much unmistakable evidence points to luke.
This simeon was a resident of jerusalem who was known for being righteous and devout luke 2. This characterization, brief as it is, highlights what might be the most important dimension of the lens. Again, this morning, in our time to look at the word of god, we turn to luke chapter 2. Many expositors have believed that this simeon was identical with simeon shimeon the son of the famous hillel, and the father of gamaliel. The gospel of the son of man everyman s bible commentary benware, paul on. It is often assumed that simeon was an old man, but the bible never says that.
Simeon, son of jacob, is referenced throughout the pentateuch and seven times in the book of joshua. You will receive a periodic newsletter with links to our newest articles and features. We only get simeons testimony in detail, but its a big one. Powerpoint backgrounds featuring scripture from the book of luke. Posted in chapter five and tagged bible, book of luke, dennis jones, jesus, luke, peter, picture bible, sea of galilee, simeon, simon peter, the gospel of luke on august 20, 2014 by dennis. This summary of the gospel of luke provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of luke. Luke was the only gentile new testament writer and. Now there was a man in jerusalem, whose name was simeon, and this. Both simeon and anna had dedicated their lives to god and lived to see the messiah before they died. The unit i want to look at tonight, therefore, is 2. The song of simeon sermon by christopher holdsworth, luke. Furthermore, this article simeon the righteous is about the person mentioned in lukes gospel. Luke is the author of this gospel as well as the book of acts. Logos bible software dramatically improves the value of any resource by enabling you to find what you are looking for instantly and with unbelievable precision.
Book of life election, characteristics of writing what heaven will be like rejoicing. The bible book of luke with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Luke is giving us firsthand, eyewitness testimony to the identity of the child who has been born in bethlehem. Though the holy spirit, simeon can see the deep anguish that mary will feel as her son is rejected by the nations leaders and ultimately crucified. In the fifteenth year of the reign of tiberius caesarwhen pontius pilate was governor of judea, herod tetrarch of galilee, his brother philip tetrarch of iturea and traconitis, and lysanias. So when mary and joseph came to present the baby jesus to the lord as the law required, 28 simeon was there. They were with him from the time when he started to serve god. October 23, 2016 southview bible church media team comments off on christ predicts peters denial and coming conflict.
Given the paucity of evidence for an early date for luke, and the lack of any external evidence for lukeacts before about 170 c. And, behold, there was a man in jerusalem, whose name was simeon. Simeon andor the tribe that bears his name is also mentioned in the historical records of 1 and 2 chronicles and in the book of ezekiel. And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields. Luke bible book with full chapters king james version.
Luke overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, these expository outlines are not a versebyverse explanation, rather, a chapterbychapter study of gods word. When anna encounters the infant jesus in the temple, we see that her life is indeed overflowing with favor and grace. When joseph far left and mary left of center bring baby jesus to the jerusalem temple, they are greeted by simeon, who embraces the baby, and. All we know of her is found in three verses in the new testament book of luke. In fact, it has been called the most beautiful book ever written. Luke portrays simeon as exemplary in the way he read and reflected upon the old testament. Luke is the only gospel writer that records this saying of jesus, so we. An interesting note is that simeon, the son of levi, is in jesus genealogy that is mentioned in luke 3. Simeon andor the tribe that bears his name is also mentioned in the historical records of 1 and 2 chronicles and in. Simon peter the gospel of luke reading the book of. Luke 1, new international version niv the bible app. Psalm of simeon and the announcement of anna luke 2. Just like simeon, she gave thanks to god for sending the messiah, and then, not stopping there, she went out and spoke to everybody who was looking for redemption in jerusalem.
Combining scholarly rigor and theological insight, john t. Names written in heaven belonging to heaven lack of rejoicing mans authority. Simeon greek, simeon the godreceiver at the temple is the just and devout man of jerusalem who, according to luke 2. This new, authoritative commentary on the gospel of luke epitomizes the new testament library series. Sermon series the book of luke southview bible church. He suffered for along time day and night for this deed he did to his brother. Luke, richard hays remarks in one of his books, is above all a storyteller 2016, 275. The first spiritual characteristic was that he was just and devout or righteous and.
Luke is the largest contributor to the new testament in terms of the volume of content. Was james referring to the words of simon peter, or to the song of simeon luke 2. Simeons hope is realized at this marvelous, pivotal moment in simeons life, in lukes gospel, and in human history. In elegant and articulate style, luke gives the reader a powerful and. Bible scholars are not certain as to how the two biblical accounts, those of the magi in matthew and of simeon and anna in luke, are to be. See more ideas about bible for kids, sunday school crafts and bible story crafts. If we count our christmas eve meditations as an exposition of luke 2. The second son of jacob was full of jealousy and plotted to have joseph killed. Luke 3 niv bible in the fifteenth year of the reign of.