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Joseph and Mary obeyed the Law of God and took baby Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem, where they offered a sacrifice for him. Simeon and Anna were two people who recognised that Jesus was the promised Saviour.

Bible verses used in this episode:

Luke 2:22-40

Outline:

1. Mary and Joseph present baby Jesus at the temple. (Luke 2:22-24)
2. Simeon blesses Jesus and his parents. (Luke 2:25-35)
3. Anna sees Jesus. (Luke 2:36-38)
4. Joseph and Mary take Jesus back to Nazareth.

Tips for teaching children:

• Younger children can play with dolls and care for them.
• Guide older children in writing words of encouragement to parents of young children.
• Pray for the parents of children at church.

Tips for teaching adults:

• Read the text of Luke 2:22-38. Choose two class members to read verses 22-35. One should read the narrator’s part and the other Simeon’s part. Ask a 3rd female reader to read verses 36-38. Finally, one final person should read verses 39-40.
• After the reading, ask the class members to discuss:
  • How does the text describe Simeon and Anna's devout character?
  • What makes them devout?
• Ask the class members to consider people in their church.
  • Who are the devout Simeons in your congregation?
  • Who are the devout Annas in your congregation?
  • What makes them devout?
• Pray for them and thank God for these people, and then write a note of encouragement to each. Thank them for being an example of a follower of Jesus.

Scriptures quoted from The Holy Bible, International Children’s Bible® Copyright© 1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

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