Unexpected Love (Luke 2:21-40)

I. Intro                                                                                                                                          Big Idea: God’s unexpected love is sacrificial.
II. Consecrated                                                                                                                          
A. Jesus means “Yahweh is salvation.” Genesis 17; Matthew 1:21; Luke 2:21
B. Jesus fulfilled the Law. Exodus 13:2,12; Leviticus 12:8; Luke 2:22-24
III. Consolation                                                                                                                          
A. God prepares people to meet Jesus. Luke 2:25-27a; Ephesians 2:4-5
B. Jesus is greater than our expectations. Luke 2:27b-35
IV. Redemption                                                                                                                          
A. It’s good to hope in God’s love. Luke 2:36-37
B. God’s love saves. Luke 2:38
V. Strong                                                                                                                                        A. God has a purpose for our lives. Luke 2:39; Acts 17:26-27
B. We can grow in grace. Luke 2:40

​The Next Step

• Why do you think Luke, inspired by the Holy Spirit, include this account at this point in his gospel?
• What were somethings (or people) God used in your life to prepare you to trust in Christ?
• What are some ways that God’s love is different than our culture’s version of love?
• How did God reward Simeon and Anna for their faithfulness?
• In what ways does this passage point to Jesus sacrifice for us on the cross?
• What’s a specific way you can respond to Jesus’ sacrificial love in this season?

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