Patience - week 1

Patience - week 1

Do you have your Bible? Get it now and turn to Luke 2.

Poll

Would you rather?

• Have one cookie now?

• Have two cookies after class?

Poll

Would you rather?

• See your favorite basketball team in person today?

• Have courtside seats to see your favorite team three months from now?

Waiting is no fun

This month we'll be learning about patience.

Multiple Choice

What famous artists said, "We've been good, but we can't last. Hurry Christmas. Hurry fast."?

• The Beattles

• The Wiggles

• The Chipmunks

• Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn

Now to our story: Luke 2:25-32

A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He lived an honorable and devout life. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel. The Holy Spirit was with Simeon and had told him that he wouldn’t die until he had seen the Messiah, whom the Lord would send.

Moved by the Spirit, Simeon went into the temple courtyard. Mary and Joseph were bringing the child Jesus into the courtyard at the same time. They brought him so that they could do for him what Moses’ Teachings required. 

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Then Simeon took the child in his arms and praised God by saying,

“Now, Lord, you are allowing your servant to leave in peace as you promised.

My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people to see.

He is a light that will reveal salvation to the nations and bring glory to your people Israel.”

Let's picture the scene

Let's picture the scene

Read Max Lucado

What can we learn from Simeon?

Here is someone you know learning about patience