Classic Christmas: Anticipation

Isaiah 9:6

“For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 53:5-6, 12

“He was wounded and crushed because of our sins; by taking our punishment, He made us completely well.  All of us were like sheep that had wandered off.
We had each gone our own way, but Yahweh gave Him the punishment we deserved.  Some thought He was a sinner, but He suffered for our sins and asked God to forgive us.”

Luke 2:25

“There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon.   He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel.”

He was  . 

He was  . 

He   hope in the midst of darkness.  

Luke 2:32

“He (Jesus) is a light to reveal God to the nations, and He is the glory of your people Israel!”

Luke 2:37

“. . . serving night and day with fastings and prayers.”

Luke 2:38

“. . . she began praising God.  She talked about the Child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem.”

She   by fasting and praying.     

She   to everyone about Jesus.