The Vineyard Church
Christmas Worship: Simeon's Impressive Response to Jesus' Arrival
Pastor Mark Pope, December 22/23, 2018
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The Vineyard Church
16219 Jackson Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA
Saturday 5:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:50 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
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http://www.thevineyard.infoQuestion:
How do you respond when God shows up?
How do you respond when God shows up?
Main Point #1:
Simeon’s worship response was…
Both aggressive and intimate.
Simeon’s worship response was…
Both aggressive and intimate.
Definition:
ἀγκάλη (ang-kal'-ay)
Feminine. An arm, especially as bent to receive a burden, the bent arm…
ἀγκάλη (ang-kal'-ay)
Feminine. An arm, especially as bent to receive a burden, the bent arm…
Subpoint:
Simeon’s encounter was as much personal as it was proclamational.
Simeon’s encounter was as much personal as it was proclamational.
Question:
When was the last time our worship was aggressive or intimate?
When was the last time our worship was aggressive or intimate?
Main Point #2:
Simeon’s worship response was…
More than just about him.
Simeon’s worship response was…
More than just about him.
Subpoint:
Simeon not only thanked God for personal reasons, but he also acknowledged God in the big picture.
Simeon not only thanked God for personal reasons, but he also acknowledged God in the big picture.
Subpoint:
God isn’t mostly keeping a promise for Simeon, He is fulfilling His desire for the world.
God isn’t mostly keeping a promise for Simeon, He is fulfilling His desire for the world.
Question:
What can I do this Christmas that is more big picture?
What can I do this Christmas that is more big picture?
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