Word for the Week

Week beginning: 17th January, 2016

By David Mcllroy | London

'Simeon took [Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying: "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel."'

Luke 2:28-32 (NIV)

Bigger news than was first thought possible

Simeon had a vision of who Jesus was which was even news to Mary and Joseph. Simeon saw that Jesus was the salvation for all nations, that His mission and significance reached beyond Israel, and that the tr