I. vv. 21-24 Simeon saw Jesus at the consecration in Israel
A. His obligation to the law
B. His relation to the law
Galatians 4:4
Galatians 3:13
Galatians 5:1

II. Vv. 25-32 Simeon saw Jesus as the consolation of Israel
A. Simeon’s patience
B. Simeon’s praise
C. Sovereign promises
2 Corinthians 5:1-8
Matthew 11:28-30
Luke 2:10

III. Vv. 33-35 Simeon saw Jesus as the corroboration for Israel
A. The Stone
Genesis 49:24
Psalm 18:2
Deuteronomy 32:31
Psalm 118:22
Luke 20:17-18
Isaiah 8:14
1 Corinthians 1:22-24
1 Peter 2:1-6
Matthew 22:42
1 John 4:1-3
1. Lodestone
2. Touchstone
B. The Sign
John 20:30-31
Matthew 12:22-24
John 8:48
Psalm 22:6-8
Matthew 27:39-44
Matthew 27:62-66
C. The Sword
1 Samuel 17:51
John 19:25-27
1 Timothy 2:5-6