New International Version (NIV)
I. SIMEON’S FAITH (Luke 2:25-28)
25. Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
27. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,
28. Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
II. SIMEON’S PSALM OF PRAISE (Luke 2:29-32)
29. “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
30. For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31. which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32. a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
III. SIMEON’S PROPHECY TO MARY (Luke 2:33-35)
33. The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
34. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35. so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
IV. THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS (John 12:23-26)
23. Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
24. Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
25. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
26. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.