Presentation at the Temple

Chapter 6

When Jesus was just a few weeks old, His parents brought Him to the temple in Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. Luke 2:21–22

Simeon was a righteous man who lived in Jerusalem. The Holy Ghost told him that before he died, he would see Christ. Luke 2:25–26

Simeon went to the temple. When he saw the Child Jesus, he held Him in his arms and praised God. Luke 2:27–29

Simeon declared that the Child would bring salvation to all people. Joseph and Mary marvelled at what he said. Luke 2:30–33

Also in the temple that day was the widow Anna. She saw Jesus, too, and knew who He was. She gave thanks for the Savior and told many people about Him. Luke 2:36–38

Illustrated by Paul Mann