Sermon Tone Analysis
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Introduction
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We’re told Simeon was righteous and devout (v.
25); and was a man of faith, for he “looked for the consolation of Israel,” a reference to faith in the promises of God about blessing Israel by the coming of the Messiah.
And Simeon was a man s filled with the Holy Spirit.
Three times, Luke speaks of the Holy Spirit’s work in Simeon’s life.
The Holy Spirit Empowers.
Simeon was an example of what was to come.
He had a powerful anointing and manifest presence of the Holy Spirit.
Old Testament
New Testament
Simeon experienced the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Empowerment?
Boldness, but also clarity (of God’s purpose and plan).
The Holy Spirit Reveals.
“Consolation” (Gk.
paraklēsis, “consolation,” “comfort”) is the hope that God would come to rescue and comfort his people.
The Holy Spirit reveals God’s Word.
The Holy Spirit reveals God’s plan.
The Holy Spirit Leads.
Simeon lived the Spirit-filled life.
His life was under the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit.
Results:
The Holy Spirit empowers, reveals, and leads.
Why?
To enable believers to fully engage in Gospel ministry.
This ministry is all about proclaiming the truth of Jesus Christ.
Questions:
How does the life of Simeon help the believer understand the work of the Holy Spirit?
In the story of Simeon, how does the Holy Spirit work in relationship to Jesus Christ?
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