Longing for Consolation

LONGING FOR CONSOLATION

12/29/2024; Luke 2:21-40; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme – When the fullness of time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, so we might experience the glory of our salvation. As a result of the first coming of Christ, we should long all the more for His second coming, to make all things right!

I. BIRTH OF JESUS – (Luke 2:1-7, 21-24)
   A. Law of the Land – (2:1-7)
   B. Law of the Lord – (2:21-24)
      1. Jesus is Lord of the Law
      2. Jesus fulfills the Law of the Lord
      3. Jesus is holy to the Lord
II. RESPONSE TO JESUS – (Luke 2:25-38)
   A. Response of Simeon – (2:25-35)
      1. Blessed with the Holy Spirit
      2. Identifies Jesus as the Savior of the World
      3. Waiting for the Consolation of Israel
   B. Response of Anna – (2:36-38)
      1. Waiting for the Redemption of Jerusalem
      2. Identifies Jesus as the Messiah
III. COMING OF JESUS – (Luke 2:39-40)
   A. Born to Redeem – (Matt. 5:17-20; Gal. 4:4-5)
   B. Born to be Cursed – (Galatians 3:10-13)
   C. Born to Return – (John 14:1-3; 2 Tim. 2:6-8)