Presentation in the Temple
Students may read Luke 2:22-38
Soon after the birth of Jesus, his parents brought him to Jerusalem and presented him to the priests in the temple. According to Jewish law, this was necessary for all first-born sons. They also offered a sacrifice for Mary’s purification. Two elderly people, named Simeon and Anna, were in the temple when the family arrived. When they beheld Jesus, they believed that he was the promised Messiah who would bring salvation to the Jewish people.
Discussion Questions
From the reading, what do we know about Simeon and Anna? Simeon gave voice to what became known as the “Song of Simeon.” It included the words, “For my eyes have seen your salvation.” Many years later, what does salvation mean to us?
