January 12, 2014

Nunc Dimittis

by Alistair Begg

Simeon was a faithful man who trusted that God would be faithful to all of His promises. When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple, then, Simeon recognized and embraced Him not only as the source of his own peace, but also as the Messiah who would be the glory of Israel and the light of the world. In this message from Luke 2:29–32, Alistair Begg encourages each of us to embrace the Lord Jesus as Simeon did, finding in Him the fulfillment of all that God has promised.

Luke 2:29-32

29“Lord, now you are letting your servant4 depart in peace,
according to your word;
30for my eyes have seen your salvation
31that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to your people Israel.”

Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.

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Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.

Other messages in: Good News, Great Joy

What is the purpose behind the celebration of Christmas? For those who are in Christ, the holiday’s meaning lies solely in the birth of Jesus. Based on his own careful investigation, Luke’s account of Christ’s birth is more than a heartwarming story or a call to blind faith—it is true, historical, and life-changing. It is good news, and it brings great joy to a world darkened by sin.

In these sermons, Alistair Begg draws our attention to the truth of the nativity story. This story, in some ways simple and in others so profound, is at the heart of understanding who God is and what He has done. In it, we discover a stirring picture of God’s willingness to come and meet us where we are, to use unlikely people for His glory, and to supernaturally intervene on our behalf. A Child is born! Christmas is cause for celebration because God Himself has come.

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Message	ID	Scripture	Buy
The Birth of Jesus Christ, Part One ID: 2993	2993	Luke 2:1-5	CD DVD
The Birth of Jesus Christ, Part Two ID: 2994	2994	Luke 2:1-5	CD DVD
A Savior, Christ the Lord ID: 2995	2995	Luke 2:8-12	CD DVD
The Sign and the Song ID: 2996	2996	Luke 2:12-17	CD DVD
Just The Facts ID: 2998	2998	Luke 2:17-20	CD DVD
Nunc Dimittis ID: 2999	2999	Luke 2:29-32	CD DVD
Complete volume:	27401	CD Series DVD Series MP3 CD Series

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