Side 1
Simeon lived in Jerusalem.
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Simeon
Nativity gathers the Christmas story into a path of promise, birth, witness, worship, and refuge so families can move slowly and remember how God came near in Jesus.
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Scripture: Luke 2:25-35
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My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation
Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.
Side 2
He was waiting for God to comfort Israel.
Side 3
The Holy Spirit had promised that he would see the Lord's Christ before he died.
Side 4
When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus into the temple,
Side 5
Simeon took him in his arms and praised God: "My eyes have seen your salvation," a light for the nations and Israel's glory.
Side 6
Mary and Joseph marveled. Simeon blessed them and told Mary that people would oppose Jesus and sorrow would pierce her soul.
Scripture anchor: Luke 2:30; 2:32 (phrases)
Key verse / Luke 2:30-32
"for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peoples; a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel."