Luke 2:30-32 NIV
For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
3 things was foretold here.
1. Jesus is for all nations
2. Jesus yo be light or hope for gentiles
3. Israelite , God chosen people
Life application bible explain why both Simeon and Anna, both are old people.
Simeon was dying, he waited for the last moment to see the Messiah before go in peace.
Luke 2:26 NIV
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
Anna was 84 years old then.
Luke 2:37 NIV
and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
Both Are Very Faithful Person.
Holy Spirit was on Simeon.
Luke 2:25 NIV
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
Anna basically live in the temple and worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
Luke 2:37 NIV
and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
Old and Godly people are chosen here, life application bible explain that Jews culture respect old people wisdom.
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