Week 4 - Luke 2:25-35 “Simeon”
Week 4: October 17th to October 23rd
Bible Text: Luke 2:25-35
Key Verse: Luke 2:30-32
This reading continues the story of Jesus in Jerusalem.
2:25 consolation of Israel…: The comfort the Messiah would bring to his people at his coming not in a common way. Simeon was given special insight so that he would recognize “Christ”.
2:29-32: The hymn of Simeon has been called the Nunic Dimittis meaning “[You] now dismiss”.
2:32 a light for revelation…: Jesus will reveal God’s glory not only to the Jews, but to non-Jews (Gentiles). Also see Isaiah 42:6, 52:10.
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Monday: Devotional Reading – Time for prayer & adoration:
Read through the scripture several times, just listening to the words.
Tuesday: Literary Reading – Listen for literary content:
Focus on the text, itself.
Wednesday: Lutheran Theological Reading – Read from a Lutheran perspective:
Reflect on the convictions, insights and expectations that rise particularly from our Lutheran Heritage.
Thursday: Historical Reading – Read with an ear for History:
Reflect on the historical situation.
Friday: Catch up on missed reading time
Saturday & Sunday: Day of Rest
For More Detailed Reflection Questions please check-out the link "Daily Reflection Questions link.
Please follow the Daily Reflection Questions this week to reflect on the above scripture.
Scripture descriptions are taken either in full text or edited text from “Lutheran Study Bible” from Augsburg Fortress.
