December 28, 2025

Order of Worship

Sermon: “The Wait is Over and The Weight Begins” – Chip Bender

Luke 2:25-33

²⁵A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He was righteous and devout. He eagerly anticipated the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. ²⁶The Holy Spirit revealed to him that he wouldn’t die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. ²⁷Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple area. Meanwhile, Jesus’ parents brought the child to the temple so that they could do what was customary under the Law. ²⁸Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,

²⁹“Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word, ³⁰because my eyes have seen your salvation. ³¹You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples. ³²It’s a light for revelation to the Gentiles and a glory for your people Israel.” ³³His father and mother were amazed by what was said about him. 

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