The meeting with Simeon

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The meeting with Simeon:

During this time everyone had to follow the law of Moses which was 'Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the lord.'

So Mary and Joseph took jesus to Jerusalem to be offered a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: 'a pair of doves or two young pigeons.'

There was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, he was righteous and devout

He was waiting for the consolation of Israel and the Holy Spirit was upon him

The Holy Spirit informed him that he would not die until he had seen Lord's Christ

He was moved by the spirit to enter the temple

When Mary and Joseph came Simeon took the child from them and praised God saying:

'Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,

you now dismiss your servant in peace.

For my eyes have seen your Salvation,

which you have prepared in the sight of all people,

a light for revelation to the Gentiles

and for glory to your people Israel.'

Mary and Joseph were amazed at what he had said, and Simeon then blessed them

Then Mary then said:

'This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.'