Offering
Where was Jesus taken to be dedicated?
The temple in Jerusalem
What did the Holy Spirit reveal to Simeon?
He would see the messiah before he died
What tribe was Anna from?
Asher
Why did Jesus parents present him to the temple?
Because the law required it.
What are the names of the five people in this story
Jesus, Joseph, Mary, Simeon, Anna
How old was she?
84 years
Why didn't Jesus parents offer a lamb?
Because they were poor.
What was Simeon waiting for?
The Consolation of Israel
What did Anna do?
She served God with prayers and fasting
Why did does God require the offering?
To remove sin
What did Simeon say Jesus would be for the gentiles?
A light
What is Paul's advise to young widows?
They should marry again.
How long was Mary's purification?
40 days
What did Simeon say to Mary?
Jesus would be the fall and rise of many in Israel
Why is Anna in this story?
She confirms what Simeon said about Jesus