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 Simeon believed that Jesus is the Messiah God sent (see: Luke 2:26). He also believed that Jesus would “save”(σωτήριος/g4992) the people of Israel (see: Luke 2:30). Simeon also called Jesus the “light”(φῶς/g5457) for the Gentiles. This metaphor meant that Jesus would enable Gentiles to also know God. Simeon also believed that Jesus would bring “glory”(δόξα/g1391) to Israel (see: Luke 2:32). Some scholars say all the people in the world will honor Israel because of Jesus. Other scholars say Jesus is the Israelite whom all people in the world will honor in the future (see: Isaiah 49:5). God also honored Israel by planning to save people everywhere through Jesus, an Israelite man.
  
 See: Save (Salvation, Saved From Sins); Metaphor; Light and Darkness (metaphor)
-Why were Joseph and Mary amazed at what Simeon said about Jesus?
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+### Why were Joseph and Mary amazed at what Simeon said about Jesus?
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 Jesus’ parents were amazed at what Simeon said about Jesus (see: 2:33). Most Jews did not believe that Gentiles could live together with God forever. Mary probably did not expect Simeon to praise God because of her child.
  
-How did Simeon say to Mary that Jesus will be very great?
+### How did Simeon say to Mary that Jesus will be very great?
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 Simeon said that Jesus was “appointed”(κεῖμαι/g2749) to do a certain task. He meant that God had sent Jesus in order to cause many in Israel to “rise” and many others to “fall.” That is, God would bless many Israelites through Jesus, and would condemn many others, those who would reject Jesus. Some scholars also believe that “rise” represents living with God forever, and that “fall” represents suffering forever away from God.
  
 Simeon also called Jesus a “sign,” that is, someone that God would show to the people. Despite this, many people would speak against him and not accept his message.
  
 See: Luke 11:23
 See: Appoint; Heaven; Hell; Sign
-How will a sword pierce Mary’s “soul”?
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+### How will a sword pierce Mary’s “soul”?
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 Simeon told Mary that a sword will pierce her “soul”(ψυχή/g5590). By saying this, Simeon meant that Mary would become very sad. Many scholars believe that it was over the death of Jesus that Mary would become sad like this. Some scholars believe that she would become sad over the division in Israel between those who would accept her Son and those who would reject him. Other scholars believe that she would become sad over grief Jesus caused when he stayed in the temple (see: Luke 2:49), and when he gave his disciples priority over his own family (see: Luke 8:21). It is also possible that Simeon spoke about the sword for more than one of these reasons. In any case, Mary would suffer greatly in the years ahead.
  
 See: John 19:25; Luke 12:51-53
-How did the birth of John the Baptist compare to Jesus’ birth?
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+### How did the birth of John the Baptist compare to Jesus’ birth?
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 There were some ways in which the birth of John the Baptist was born in the same way Jesus was born.
 
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-The angel Gabriel announced beforehand that each would be born.
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-Both John’s mother and Jesus’ mother did not expect to become pregnant.
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-Men gave prophecies about each of the babies.
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-Both babies caused people to rejoice.
+1. The angel Gabriel announced beforehand that each would be born.
+1. Both John’s mother and Jesus’ mother did not expect to become pregnant.
+1. Men gave prophecies about each of the babies.
+1. Both babies caused people to rejoice.
 
 However, scholars have pointed out several differences.
 
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-John was born to old and barren parents, but Jesus was born to a virgin.
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-John was a prophet of God, but Jesus is the Son of God.
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-The Holy Spirit filled John while he was in his mother’s womb, but Jesus’ mother conceived him as the Holy Spirit came on her.
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-Neighbors and relatives rejoiced because of John’s birth, but angels rejoiced because of Jesus’ birth.
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-John grew and became strong in spirit (see: Luke 1:80), but Jesus also increased in wisdom.
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-John was the greatest human to ever live, but Jesus is more excellent than John.
+1. John was born to old and barren parents, but Jesus was born to a virgin.
+1. John was a prophet of God, but Jesus is the Son of God.
+1. The Holy Spirit filled John while he was in his mother’s womb, but Jesus’ mother conceived him as the Holy Spirit came on her.
+1. Neighbors and relatives rejoiced because of John’s birth, but angels rejoiced because of Jesus’ birth.
+1. John grew and became strong in spirit (see: Luke 1:80), but Jesus also increased in wisdom.
+1. John was the greatest human to ever live, but Jesus is more excellent than John.
 
 These differences were how Jesus was greater than John.
-How did the Holy Spirit begin to work in a different way after Jesus was born?
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+### How did the Holy Spirit begin to work in a different way after Jesus was born?
  
 Most scholars believe that God stopped sending prophets to Israel about four hundred years before Jesus was born. These four hundred years are called the “inter-testamental years,” that is, the years between when the last book of the Old Testament was written and when Jesus was born.
  
 However, since Luke calls Anna a “prophetess”(προφῆτις/g4398), some scholars believe that the Holy Spirit continued to work in the same way in Israel. Still other scholars believe that God began to send prophets again after these four hundred years.
  
 See: Holy Spirit; Prophecy (Prophesy) 
-2:41-52 
-Why did Jesus’ parents go to Jerusalem every year? 
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+## 2:41-52 
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+### Why did Jesus’ parents go to Jerusalem every year? 
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 The Law of Moses required Jewish men to go to three festivals in Jerusalem each year (see: Deuteronomy 16:16), but it was often impossible for the poor to go so often, because for many of them, Jerusalem was very far away. Probably many people went only to the Passover festival, as Mary and Joseph did. In doing so, they showed themselves to be people who honored God. At the Passover, they offered sacrifices and celebrated for a week. This festival was to remember how God had brought the Israelites out from Egypt and freed them from being slaves.
 
 See: Leviticus 23:6
 See: Passover
 See Map: Jerusalem
-When did Jesus’ parents take him to the Passover?
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+### When did Jesus’ parents take him to the Passover?
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 Some scholars believe that this was the first time that Jesus’ parents took him to Jerusalem for the Passover. Other scholars believe that they took him every year. Either is possible.
-How did Jesus become a son of the Law of Moses?
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+### How did Jesus become a son of the Law of Moses?
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 The Jews thought that when boys became twelve years old, they were old enough to know the difference between right and wrong. It was at this age that a Jewish boy began to have to obey the Law of Moses. People then began to call him a “son of the Law”.
 
 See: Law of Moses
-How did Jesus’ parents leave him in Jerusalem?
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+### How did Jesus’ parents leave him in Jerusalem?
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 Jesus and his parents traveled to Jerusalem in a large group of people. Mary and Joseph probably thought that everyone in the group made sure that all the children were with them.
-Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus?
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+### Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus?
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 Mary and Joseph found Jesus in the temple. Jesus was not inside the temple itself. He was in the courtyard of the temple.
 
 See: Temple; Temple Courts
-How did Jesus amaze teachers in the temple?
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+### How did Jesus amaze teachers in the temple?
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 During Passover, many teachers came to the temple. They taught by asking questions and then answering their own questions. At the end of the festival, although most visitors had left Jerusalem, the boy Jesus stayed behind in the temple. Perhaps Jesus asked questions of the teachers because he truly wanted to know various things about the Law of Moses. Perhaps he also asked questions in the same way the teachers did, in order to answer them himself. In any case, he answered questions in a way that amazed the teachers.
 
 See: Temple
-Why did Mary ask Jesus a question?
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+### Why did Mary ask Jesus a question?
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 Mary asked Jesus a question because she cared for her son. She was very worried after she and Joseph could not find Jesus for three days. She thought that Jesus had done wrong when he left their group and stayed behind in Jerusalem. However, Jesus did not do anything wrong. 
-Who was Jesus’ Father?
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+### Who was Jesus’ Father?
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 See: Son of God; God the Father
-What was “necessary” to happen?
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+### What was “necessary” to happen?
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 Luke wrote the word “necessary”(δεῖ/g1163) to say God required Jesus to be in his Father’s house, or to be busy with his Father’s affairs. Jesus had no choice other than to honor and obey God. At the age of twelve, Jesus understood that he had to do what his Father wished him to do.
-How did Jesus grow in wisdom?
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+### How did Jesus grow in wisdom?
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 Jesus grew up like other children grow up. Even though he was God, he was also a human being, so he needed to learn just like any other child. Luke seems to want to say that as Jesus grew, he understood better and better how he was going to serve God his Father.
 
 See: Incarnation