According to Luke's Gospel, Jesus was presented to the
Temple in accordance with Jewish custom of the day. It was customary for parents to
present a male child to the altar and a sacrifice either of a lamb or turtle dove to be
offered. They were in essence offering the child to God, and the sacrificial animal
served as witness to that fact. The presentation of Jesus was important because of the
presence of Simeon and Anna, who both prophesied at the time.Simeon had been told he
would see the Messiah before he died. He then states in a prayer that he is ready to die
because "my eyes have seen thy salvation." Simeon also prophecies to the suffering and
death of Jesus. Anna, a prophetess, also testified that Jesus was the Messiah. It is
also important to indicate that Mary and Joseph complied with all requirements of the
Jewish law concerning a male child, including having him circumcised at an early
age.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
What was the importance of Jesus being presented of the temple?Thanks for your answer!
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