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    Simeon and Anna Meet Baby Jesus: Sunday School Lesson

    Luke 2:22–38

    Ages 5–11 ~45 min Memory: Luke 2:30-31

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    Big Idea

    God always keeps His promises — it is worth waiting and watching for Him.

    Story Summary

    When Jesus was a baby, Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple in Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. An old man named Simeon was there. God had promised him that he would not die before he saw the Christ. Simeon took baby Jesus in his arms and praised God. Then Anna, a very old prophetess who served God in the temple night and day, came in. She gave thanks and told others about Jesus.

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    Memory Verse (KJV)

    “For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;”

    Luke 2:30-31

    Discussion Questions

    1. Why did Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the temple?

      Teacher hint: To present Him to the Lord (Luke 2:22).

    2. What had God promised Simeon?

      Teacher hint: That he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ (Luke 2:26).

    3. What did Simeon do when he saw Jesus?

      Teacher hint: He took Him up in his arms and blessed God (Luke 2:28).

    4. How did Anna spend her days?

      Teacher hint: She served God with fastings and prayers night and day in the temple (Luke 2:37).

    5. Is it hard to wait? What helps you wait for God's timing?

    Craft Idea: Promise Waiting Calendar

    Supplies

    • One sheet of card stock per child
    • Seven small paper squares
    • Glue and crayons
    • A label with Luke 2:30

    Steps

    1. Write "God keeps His promises" across the top of the card.
    2. Glue seven squares in a row, one for each day of the coming week.
    3. On each square, draw or write one thing to thank God for.
    4. Add the Luke 2:30 label at the bottom.

    Printable Worksheet

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    Lesson flow (45 minutes)

    1. Welcome (5 min): Pray, then read the memory verse aloud three times together.
    2. Story (10 min): Tell the story summary in your own words; open a KJV to Luke 2:22–38.
    3. Discussion (10 min): Walk through the questions above. Let every child answer at least once.
    4. Craft (15 min): Make the promise waiting calendar.
    5. Wrap-up (5 min): Hand out the worksheet to finish at home and recite the memory verse one last time.

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