Saturday, January 5, 2013

The Vineyard- December 30, 2012


The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Luke 2:22-40
-          Jesus’ family is described as being very pious.  Five times the passage says they fulfilled the requirements of the law.  How does your family demonstrated piety through worship?  What about during the rest of the week, in your interactions with other people?
-          Simeon is portrayed as being righteous and devout.  Part of that righteousness and devotion is his waiting expectantly for Israel’s Messiah.  Are you waiting expectantly for Jesus’ return?  Is it what you truly long for?
-          Anna greets Jesus arrival and presentation in the temple with praise.  She too has spent her life waiting for the Messiah.  Is your life focused on God as Anna’s was?  How do you greet the coming of Jesus into our world, to live among us, with praise?


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