Jesus Presented in the Temple
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those whom the world calls great are passed by. Many are like the
Jewish priests and rulers.
Many are eager to serve and honor themselves, but think little
about serving and honoring God. Therefore He cannot choose them to
tell others of His love and mercy.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, pondered the far-reaching prophecy of
Simeon. As she looked upon the child in her arms, and recalled what
the shepherds of Bethlehem had said, she was full of grateful joy and
bright hope.
Simeon’s words called to her mind the prophecy of Isaiah. She
knew that of Jesus were spoken these wonderful words:
“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they
that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light
shined.”
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the
government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called
Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the
Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:2, 6
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