Luke 2:36-40

Luke 2:36-40

1. Let us observe the character of a holy woman before the establishment of Christ's Gospel.
2. Let us observe the description given of saints in Jerusalem in the time when Jesus was born.
3. Let us observe what clear proof we have that the Lord Jesus was really and truly man, as well as God.

"When we read of her consistency, and holiness, and prayerfulness, and self-denial, we cannot but wish that many daughters of the Christian Church would strive to be like her."

"Let us declare plainly by our lives and conduct, that for this second advent we look and long. We may be sure that the highest style of Christianity even now, is to "wait for redemption," and to love the Lord's appearing."

"Let us never forget this in dealing with young people about their souls. Let us tell them confidently, that there is One in heaven at the right hand of God, who is exactly suited to be their Friend. He who died on the cross was once a boy Himself, and feels a special interest in boys and girls, as well as in grown up people."

Questions:

1. Sisters, Anna is held up as an example to be imitated. As you examine your lives, is there evidence of consistency, holiness, prayerfulness, and self-denial like her? Brothers, these things are more than just for our sisters, how about us?

2. Can we say that we are eager for Christ to appear and love His appearing? Are the weeds of the world choking the fruit this doctrine would produce in our lives?

3. Do we really believe that Jesus, who experienced childhood, boyhood, and adulthood (notice the lack of the teenager category) can sympathize with our weaknesses? Do we tell children that Jesus is best suited to be their friend?