First
Temple Visit with Acknowledgments by Simeon and Anna.
Jerusalem
Date: 4 BC
Eleventh Event
Luke 2:22 38
Luke 2:22
And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses
were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him
to the Lord;
23 (As
it is written in the law of the Lord, EVERY
MALE THAT OPENETH THE WOMB SHALL BE CALLED HOLY TO THE LORD;)
24
And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law
of the, LORD A
PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES, OR TWO YOUNG PIGEONS.
25
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon;
and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of
Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
26
And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not
see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27
And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents
brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
28
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
30 For
mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 Which
thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
32
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. ? 1
33
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were
spoken of him.
34
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child
is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for
a sign which shall be spoken against;
35 (Yea,
a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts
of many hearts may be revealed.
36
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of
the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an
husband seven years from her virginity;
37
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which
departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and
prayers night and day.
38
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord,
and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.