The Song Of Simeon | Luke 2:21-35 | Pastor John Miller

Are you ready to depart in peace? In this moving study of Luke 2:21–35, Pastor John Miller moves the scene from the humble stable in Bethlehem to the beautiful Temple in Jerusalem. Here, we witness the infant Jesus meeting two powerful forces: the ancient Law of Moses and an expectant old man named Simeon. Pastor John explores why Jesus, the sinless Son of God, was born "under the Law" to redeem those trapped by its curse. We also meet Simeon—a man whose character was defined by righteousness, devotion, and a Spirit-led expectation. Discover the profound meaning behind Simeon's song (the Nunc Dimittis) and his piercing prophecy to Mary about a stone, a sign, and a sword. This message is a powerful reminder that salvation is not a code of conduct, but a Person—and once you have seen Him by faith, you no longer need to fear life or death. In this study, you will discover: - The Redemption of the Redeemer: Why Joseph and Mary paid five shekels to "buy back" the Son of God. - Born Under the Law: How Jesus fulfilled the Law perfectly to pay the penalty we couldn't afford. - Simeon’s Indestructibility: The unique promise that he would not see death until he saw the Messiah. - The Nunc Dimittis: Understanding the word picture of "departing"—like a prisoner released or a ship setting sail. - A Missionary Song: Why Simeon’s praise included the Gentiles before the glory of Israel. - The Prophecy of the Sword: The somber reality of the cross that would one day pierce Mary’s soul. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Moving from Bethlehem to the Temple 02:00 - Section 1: Jesus Meets the Law of Moses (Verses 21-24) 04:03 - All Scripture is Profitable: Why Luke includes the Law 05:46 - Three Ways Jesus Redeems us from the Curse of the Law 08:04 - Galatians 3:13: Christ made a curse for us on the tree 10:35 - The Godly Home: Circumcision and Purification 13:33 - Exodus 13: Redeeming the Firstborn Son 15:26 - Section 2: Jesus Meets Simeon (Verses 25-35) 17:01 - What we don't know (and do know) about Simeon 19:07 - Four Marks of Simeon’s Character: Just, Devout, Expectant, Empowered 22:15 - Living in Expectation of the Blessed Hope 25:32 - The Spirit’s Revelation: Indestructible until the Promise 28:07 - The Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis) 29:40 - A Worship Song: Taking Jesus into his arms 31:40 - Defining "Depart": A ship loosening from the dock 33:04 - A Salvation Song: "My eyes have seen Thy salvation" 34:30 - Suited for the Task: Why Jesus is the perfect Savior 37:11 - A Missionary Song: A light to the Gentiles 39:33 - Section 3: The Prophecy of the Stone, Sign, and Sword 41:03 - The Stone: Falling in judgment or rising in salvation 43:10 - The Sign: Christ as the great divider of hearts 44:44 - The Sword: A direct word to Mary about the Cross 48:34 - Conclusion: Are you ready to depart in peace? ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #GospelOfLuke #SongOfSimeon #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #NuncDimittis #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusAndTheLaw #Simeon #TheCross