Christmas Day, Wednesday 25th December 2024
Read: Isaiah 9:2-7, 40:1-11, 52:7-10; Luke 2:22-40
Sermon: Luke 2:22-40
Introduction: “Did you find all you were looking for?”
22-24. Joseph & Mary: pious and poor
25-27. Simeon’s testimony
28-35. Simeon’s prophetic praise
Simeon’s challenge to us:
36-38. Anna speaks of Jerusalem’s redemption
Conclusion: Jesus: foundation or stumbling block?