Simeon’s Prophecy
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Simeon’s Prophecy

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Is it possible to be neutral about Christ? Simeon clearly didn’t think so, prophecying that Jesus would be “a sign to be opposed.” Alistair Begg explains that Simeon’s prophecy meant that Jesus would divide all who know Him into those who follow Him and those who reject Him. Christ’s words about Himself make it impossible to describe Him as only a gentle messenger of peace. Instead, He declares Himself to be Lord of all.

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Alistair Begg
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.