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    Simeon (in the Temple) Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on simeon (in the temple) bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Luke 2:25 (KJV)

      In what city did Simeon dwell?

      Answer: Jerusalem

      Study note. Luke 2:25 (KJV) — 'there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon.'

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    2. Lesson 2 · Luke 2:25 (KJV)

      How is Simeon described?

      Answer: Just and devout

      Study note. Luke 2:25 (KJV) — 'the same man was just and devout.'

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    3. Lesson 3 · Luke 2:25 (KJV)

      For what was he waiting?

      Answer: The consolation of Israel

      Study note. Luke 2:25 (KJV) — 'waiting for the consolation of Israel.'

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    4. Lesson 4 · Luke 2:25 (KJV)

      What was upon Simeon?

      Answer: The Holy Ghost

      Study note. Luke 2:25 (KJV) — 'the Holy Ghost was upon him.'

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    5. Lesson 5 · Luke 2:26 (KJV)

      What had been revealed unto him?

      Answer: He should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ

      Study note. Luke 2:26 (KJV).

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    6. Lesson 6 · Luke 2:27 (KJV)

      Who led him into the temple?

      Answer: The Spirit

      Study note. Luke 2:27 (KJV) — 'he came by the Spirit into the temple.'

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    7. Lesson 7 · Luke 2:28 (KJV)

      What did Simeon do with the child Jesus?

      Answer: Took him up in his arms

      Study note. Luke 2:28 (KJV) — 'Then took he him up in his arms.'

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    8. Lesson 8 · Luke 2:32 (KJV)

      Simeon called Jesus 'a light to lighten' whom?

      Answer: The Gentiles

      Study note. Luke 2:32 (KJV) — 'A light to lighten the Gentiles.'

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    9. Lesson 9 · Luke 2:35 (KJV)

      Whose soul did Simeon say a sword would pierce?

      Answer: Mary's

      Study note. Luke 2:35 (KJV) — 'Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also.'

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    10. Lesson 10 · Luke 2:30 (KJV)

      Simeon said his eyes had seen what?

      Answer: Thy salvation

      Study note. Luke 2:30 (KJV) — 'For mine eyes have seen thy salvation.'

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    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does simeon (in the temple) bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?