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Luke 2:34–35 · BSB
2:34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
2:35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
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…but there's also going to be judgment. Let me come back to the passage. Let me show you as we wrap this up. Let me show you what he's saying.Luke chapter 2, verse 34 to 35. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be…
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…flesh, as He sent His Son into this world of adversity to live among us. So, while we try to avoid adversity, Jesus was born for adversity. InLuke chapter 2, verse 34 to 35, we read, We all expect ourselves and our children to live a life of comfort. Jesus' parents were told not to expect such a life for Him, for…
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