Thematic Bible: Expected by


Thematic Bible



Now there was a righteous and devoted man named Simeon at Jerusalem, who was expecting the consolation of the Israelites [i.e., the coming of the Messiah to save them], and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Verse ConceptsDevout MenRemnantRighteousness, Of BelieversWaitingWaiting On GodWatchfulness, Of BelieversCharacter Of SaintsNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationGod Has ComfortedPeople Who Did RightDevout motherspiety

and said to Jesus, "Are you the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?" Verse ConceptsUnbelief, And Life Of FaithWho Is Jesus?Hope Deferred

She came forward at that very time and thanked God [in prayer] and spoke about the child [Jesus] to everyone [in the Temple area] who was expecting the redemption of the people of Jerusalem [i.e., their liberation from sin]. Verse ConceptsMessianic HopeTelling Of JesusThanks For Christ