Nunc Dimittis Luke 2: 21-32Luke 2: 21-32

NUNC DIMITTIS

• Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine • Now dismiss your servant…. • ’s Song • of Simeon • Presentation of Christ • Candlemas Luke 2:21-25

• 21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called , the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. • Jesus Being Named • 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord • Jesus Presentation in the Temple • 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) • Jesus the First Born Simeon – The Man

• 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, • and this man was righteous (δίκαιος) and devout (εὐλαβής), • waiting (προσδεχόμενος) for the consolation (παράκλησιν) of Israel, and • the was upon him. • righteous (δίκαιος) - Just in the eyes of GOD • devout (εὐλαβής) - GOD fearing • waiting (προσδεχόμενος) - Ready & willing • consolation (παράκλησιν) -The Comfort – encouragement • Holy Spirit - Spirit Filled NUNC DIMITTIS – Simeon’s Song

• Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine • Νῦν ἀπολύεις τὸν δοῦλόν σου • 29 Now you dismiss your servant (Hebrew) in peace • NOW • Ever conscious of time • Now is the moment • Dismiss your servant • Depart in peace NUNC DIMITTIS – Simeon’s Song

• 30 for my eyes have seen your 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, • Your Salvation for all peoples • Our Sin • Our Saviour • Our Saints Testimony Darren & Melissa’s Testimonies NUNC DIMITTIS - Simeon’s Song

• 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” • A light • Candlemas • Revealing Direction • not lost in our journey • Registering Glory • recognition of the Ancient of Days NUNC DIMITTIS - Simeon’s Song • Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine • Personal Application • Now, what is your song like? • What have you been doing lately? • Have you shine the light for Christ?