For Simeon, The promise of seeing the Messiah For Mary, The promise of seeing God’s grace For Anna, the promise of the final consummation
Taking away is sometimes a gift. Breaking with the ‘familiar’ is also a gift. Restoration afterwards is not a certainty – but a gift.
What did Mary give? Who did Mary acknowledge in the giving of the gift? What made Mary give this gift?
Light describes God (v8-10) Light dispels darkness (v11-12) Light discloses secrets (v13-14)
Choose your example carefully (v1-2) Choose your lifestyle carefully (v3-6) Choose your partner carefully (v7-8)