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December 26-27, 2020

December 26, 2020

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    Luke 2:22-40

    22 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), 24 and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

    25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon;[a] this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.[b]27 Guided by the Spirit, Simeon[c] came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28 Simeon[d] took him in his arms and praised God, saying,

    29 “Master, now you are dismissing your servant[e] in peace,
        according to your word;
    30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,
    31     which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
    32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles
        and for glory to your people Israel.”

    33 And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34 Then Simeon[f] blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed 35 so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

    36 There was also a prophet, Anna[g] the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child[h] to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

    39 When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

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    1. melanie cardillo says

      December 26, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      We are soo very blessed and grateful for your beautiful Christmas services! The music was amazing, and send our gratitude to all of the people involved, and worked so hard to put this incredible Christmas event online! Pastor Mike, we wish you and your family a safe and healthy Holiday season, and again, soo very grateful for your thoughts, words, and messages of hope, during these difficult days. May God Bless you all!

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      • Jessica Swick says

        December 26, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        You are most welcome! Have a merry and blessed Christmas Season! Jessica, Social Media Manager at St. Paul’s

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