“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit” Galatians 5v25
Lessons on walking in the Spirit from the example of Simeon Luke 2v25 -36
1. Holy Spirit interference– v25 “Behold! See what happens next! – (not “Now” as in NIV)
2. Holy Spirit ordinariness – v25 – a man (just a man) whose name was Simeon.
3. Holy Spirit placement – v25 – a man in Jerusalem.
4. Holy Spirit difference – v25 – this man (as distinct from other people in Jerusalem – other Simeons)
5. Holy Spirit character –v25 just, righteous integrity
6. Holy Spirit lifestyle –v25 devout – taking hold of well – got a grip (Acts 2v5)
7. Holy Spirit anticipation v25– towards receiving – not waiting to see if, but waiting for when.
8. Holy Spirit focus – v25 the consolation of Israel – the calling alongside God’s people – JESUS – revival
9. Holy Spirit anointing – v25 Holy Spirit was upon him – outshining of our relationship with Jesus.
10. Holy Spirit revelation– v26 It was revealed – had dealings – personal transaction.
11. Holy Spirit life plan v26 – not to see death before seeing Lord’s anointed – Messiah.
12. Holy Spirit prompting v27 – came by the Spirit into the temple courts – did he know why?
13. Holy Spirit intervention v27 – they came to fulfil custom of the law – Holy Spirit above and beyond that.
14. Holy Spirit vision v27-28 “That’s him!”
15. Holy Spirit relationship with Jesus v28 receiving Jesus when he comes
16. Holy Spirit submission v29 – Master / servant
17. Holy Spirit fulfilment v29,30 “I can die happy”
18. Holy Spirit message v31 32 – in the face of all people, uncovering from the nations, glory – outshining from Israel .
19. Holy Spirit blessing “word of knowledge” – Joseph and Mary marvelled
20. Holy Spirit prophetic word – v34,35 – general and personal (not all an easy road)
21. Holy Spirit unseen – most of Simeon’s life unseen