David Hansen - The Adoration of Jesus by Simeon Luke 2:25-35 Before meeting Simeon and Anna, this child Jesus (born under the law) ‘met’ Moses:1. On the 8thday He was circumcised (Gen 17, Lev 12:3) and named.2. Mother and son observed 40 days of blood ‘quarantine’, according to Leviticus 12:1-8.3. On the 40thday He, as the firstborn male was presented and redeemed, according to Ex 13:1-15, via sacrifice of turtledoves.“It has been observed that beside every humiliation connected with the humanity of the Messiah, the glory of His divinity was also made to shine forth.” The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, by Alfred E. Edersheim, D.D. (1883).

HUMANITYBorn of a humble maiden of NazarethInfant Saviour was cradledin a manger.He hungered & thirsted inthe wilderness.Submitted to baptism.Mary & Joseph could only bringthe offering of the poor to theTemple (two turtledoves).

HUMANITYBorn of a humble maiden of Nazareth.

DIVINITYAn angel announced His birth.A shining host of heavenhymned His advent.Angels ministered to Himafterward.Voice from heaven attested to His Son-ship.Witness at the temple was likeno other (the adoration ofSimeon, and of Anna).

DIVINITYAn angel announced His birth.HUMANITYBorn of a humble maiden of Nazareth.Infant Saviour was cradled in a manger.DIVINITYAn angel announced His birth.A shining host of heaven hymned His advent.HUMANITYBorn of a humble maiden of NazarethInfant Saviour was cradledin a manger.He hungered and thirsted in the wilderness.DIVINITYAn angel announced His birth.A shining host of heaven hymned His advent.Angels ministered to Him afterward.HUMANITYBorn of a humble maiden of NazarethInfant Saviour was cradledin a manger.He hungered & thirsted inthe wilderness.Submitted to baptism.DIVINITYAn angel announced His birth.A shining host of heavenhymned His advent.Angels ministered to Himafterward.Voice from heaven attested to His Son-ship.HUMANITYBorn of a humble maiden of NazarethInfant Saviour was cradledin a manger.He hungered & thirsted inthe wilderness.Submitted to baptism.Mary & Joseph could only bring the offering of the poor to the Temple (two turtledoves).DIVINITYAn angel announced His birth.A shining host of heavenhymned His advent.Angels ministered to Himafterward.Voice from heaven attested to His Son-ship.Witness at the temple was like no other - the adoration of Simeon, and of Anna.

Luke 2 27-35“Consolation of Israel” (Luke 2:25)John 6:15Luke 19:1Seven Beautiful Virtues from Simeon and his Adoration of the Messiah1. To be just and devout (verse 25).2. To learn to wait expectantly (verse 25)3. To be able to receive a revelation (v 26)4. To be led by the Spirit (verse 27).5. To be able to receive a promised blessing and then to worship (verses 28 & 29).6. To bear witness (via revelation given) and then to be used of God. (verses 30 and 31)7. To be further used of God (verses 32 to 35)by making a prophecy.

Phil. 2:8-112 Timothy 4:8Deut. 10 15