Christmas lesson 4~ Simeon prophetices over Jesus at his dedication

When Jesus was eight days old, Joseph and Mary told him to the temple to be dedicated to God. This was done to all boys who were the first baby boy born in a family.

 In the temple, there was an old man who had been waiting a very long time to see God's Savior. This man's name was Simeon. God told Simeon that the Savior was in the temple that day, and pointed Jesus out to him. Simeon came and held Jesus in his arms and thanked God for letting him live long enough to see Jesus. This amazed Joseph and Mary. Then Simeon spoke blessings over them and prophesied of what would happen in the future because of Jesus.

There was also an old lady Prophetess named Anna, who was there and heard and saw all that Simeon had said and done. She too told all around her about Jesus.

When Joseph and Mary had done all that they needed to do, they returned to their home  in Galilee where Jesus grew strong and wise. God also put his blessings upon Jesus.