V.25-32 The Holy Spirit (the Holy Ghost) is mentioned 11 Times in Luke’s gospel — more than other Gospels. Here a godly man is told by the Holy Ghost that he won’t die until he sees “the Lord’s Christ.” What a statement! The Holy Spirit guides him into the temple (not the stable) on the exact day when the parents bring in the child Jesus.
V.28 Simeon takes the Savior of the world in his arms and thanks God.
V.29-32 In 43 words he details the work which God, the Father has given His Son to do. It stretches into eternity! Simeon was a listener too, for that’s what his name means. May we too be listeners!
V.33-34 Simeon blesses Joseph and Mary, but only speaks to Mary. Joseph is prominent in Matthew’s Gospel, but Mary in Luke.
V.35 At the cross, the heart of God was revealed in love the heart of Satan was revealed in fierce hate and the heart of man revealed in rejection. But one heart the heart of the thief, was revealed in confessing Jesus as Lord.
V.36-38 An old widow named Anna recognizes Him!
V.41-52 The Lord Jesus surprises His mother by speaking of “My Father’s business” for God was His Father, and His business was to do the will of God His Father. These are the first recorded words of the Lord Jesus. Notice how closely they are connected with His last recorded words (John 19:3030When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. (John 19:30)).