Daily DEVOTIONAL

Luke 2:21-40: Simeon and Anna

June 7, 2025

Luke 2:21-40, Ephesians 4:1-16, Psalm 119:49-56, 1 Kings 11  Luke 2:21-40: These early days of Jesus as he fulfills all the law perfectly is the fulfillment of all the law promised. The sacrifice his parents offer (Luke 2:24) is the sacrifice for those who cannot afford much (Leviticus 12:8). Note that poverty can be combined with great piety.…

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