Simeon and Anna were representatives of Israel who were waiting for God's salvation to come. When Jesus arrived, Simeon could die in peace, even though God's full redemption hadn't yet come.

Why is the birth of a baby 2,000 years ago “good news of great joy for all people”?

The coming of Jesus marks the fulfilment of God’s promises to Abraham to reverse and fulfil the story of Adam and Eve. The question for many of us is this: Do we use our resources and influence to participate in God’s work in the world or do we use them as a temptation to trust ourselves instead of God?

Jesus is the ultimate divine king, the one who is great, the Son of God. In this passage, we see that John the Baptist, Mary, and the kings of the Old Testament are signposts meant to point to Jesus, not the destination themselves.

Just as God answered the prayers of Zechariah and Elizabeth by providing them a son, God answered the prayers of the people by sending a prophet who would herald the coming Day of the Lord.

Luke introduces his gospel by telling Theophilus how he compiled all his research together. He does this, so we can know the truth about Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.