Simeon’s Song: Standing or Stumbling
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December 29, 1996

Simeon’s Song: Standing or Stumbling

by Alistair Begg

Luke 2:34–35
 (ID: 1899)

Simeon’s song, which the religious man sang upon seeing the young Jesus, presents a Christmas message with an impactful punch. Simeon recognized Jesus for what He was: a stone of offense, a “sign” that would be spoken against, and a “sword” that would pierce His mother’s heart. As Alistair Begg points out, his song was not one of sentimentality but of violence and upheaval. Jesus said He would bring division; our response reveals the posture of our hearts before God.

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Luke 2:34–35

34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed nfor the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign othat is opposed 35(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.