4. Lk 2:24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”
5. Lk 2:25-26 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
6. Lk 2:28 - 32 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”
7. Lk 2:33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
8. Lk 2:34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
12. Luke 2:36-38 There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.
13. Luke 2:36-38 She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
14. Jos 1:5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you
15. Jude 1:24 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy
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Editor's Notes
- Recollection of Christmas, Pressies? (Christmas eve) - Christmas Carol (Rudolf the red nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose…) - Over it? - Food - sales - weather Anybody remember what the weather was like over Christmas? (Can be disappointed) – Rain coat. Nice days & other which didn’t hold as much promise as we would have liked Our Christmas - Selena Picture – Summer Rain when it ought to be sunny, but it’s not
