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Gospel Luke Bible Study #1
Luke 2:21-40 Baby Jesus presented in the temple.

1. On the eighth day, what was done to baby Jesus?
=circumcised
In obedience to whose word was this done? Gen 17:12, Lev.12:3
=every male must have circumcision on eighth day
=obedience to God’s word

2. On the eighth day baby Jesus was named Jesus.
In obedience to whose word was this done? Mt 1:21
=Jesus: Lord saves us
=She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins

3. How many days did Mary wait for her purification? Lev. 12:2,4
=40 days
In obedience to whose word was this done?
=Lev. 12:2,4 Moses Laws

4. When the time came for their purification, they brought baby Jesus to present him before the Lord.
=Every male who first opens the womb shall be call holy to the Lord
Why did the parents present baby Jesus before the Lord? 2:22,23
In obedience to whose word was this done? Exodus 13:2, 12
=Ex. 13:2 Consecrate to me all the firstborn. Whatever is the first to open the womb among the people of Israel, both of man and of beast, is mine.

5. What did Mary do in the temple? 2:24
=a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons
In obedience to whose word was this done? Lev. 12:6, 7, 8

6. What kind of person was Simeon? 2:25
=Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
What was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit? 2:26 Why was it revealed to him?
=Savior will come during his life time
=His hope was coming Christ
Why did he go to the temple at the same time baby Jesus was at the temple? 2:27
=by the Holy Spirit
=work of the Holy Spirit
How did he recognize baby Jesus as the Lord’s Christ?
=by the Holy Spirit
=The Holy Spirit revealed it
What might Simeon have felt as he was holding baby Jesus in his own arms? 2:28
=he overjoyed
=and prophecy came upon him

7. What did Simeon praise God? 2:28-32
=Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.
a. for Simeon himself: ready to die in peace
b. for the Gentiles and for the people of Israel:
=a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people of Israel


8. What did he tell Mary about her son, baby Jesus? 2:34, 35
a. for the falling and rising of many in Israel: Isaiah 13:14 there is no middle ground
b. for a sign that is opposed: Isaiah 8:18 a sign that is opposed
c. a sword will pierce through your own soul also: pain will come upon Mary as the mother of Jesus
d. Thoughts from many hearts may be revealed: Jesus will judge people based on their thoughts.

9. Who else recognize baby Jesus at the temple? What kind of person was Anna?
=Anna was a widow.
=prophetess
What did she do when she saw baby Jesus? 2:38
=And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks
to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem
Why did none of the priests in the temple recognize baby Jesus but Simeon and Anna?
=not by position, but by spiritual desire

9. How did Mary and Joseph raise baby Jesus?
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How did the child Jesus grow physically and spiritually? 2:40
=v.40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him
=intelligence try to win, but wise try to dissolve argument.
In what way, do you want your baby to grow?
=many parents are blind to see wise side of child
Do children know whether their parents obey the word of God or not?
=yes…