LUKE: A Light to the Nations

LUKE: A Light to the Nations

Luke 2:21-40

Pastor Jeff Flanagan

Goals for the New Series

1. See God's greatness in what He has accomplished
2. See the continuity between Jesus and the Old Testament
3. See Jesus as the only hope for the world
4. See ourselves as citizens in God's kingdom with Christ as our King
5.  Grow in love and appreciation for this story
6.  Let all of this impact our lives

Introduction to Luke

    Luke was an historian

    Luke was also a theologian

    Luke's Purpose: To describe how God saves and restores His people into a new Kingdom and under a new King, Jesus Christ

Summary of vv.21-40

    Joseph and Mary followed the Law for poor people

    Simeon praised God and prophesied about Jesus

    Anna gave thanks to God and spoke about Jesus

Explanation of vv. 30-32

    Revelation: something revealed by God that we would not otherwise have seen

    Gentile: anyone who is not a Jew

    v.32 Jesus came to bring light to everyone

    Acts 13:47 Paul says God sent them to be a light for the Gentiles and to bring salvation to the ends of the earth

    God is gathering a kingdom of people from the whole world