Anna - Her Legacy In Scripture

Anna - Her Legacy In Scripture

Read Luke 2:22 – 38.

1. Simeon “was waiting for the consolation of Israel” (verse 25). Anna knew there were others in the temple “who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem” (verse 38). These are references to the coming of the Messiah. What would it feel like to wait and hope like that for years and years?

2. What do Simeon’s words tell you about Jesus’ mission?

3. Why do you think so many people were hoping and praying for the Messiah? What does that say about how they viewed their lives?

4. Describe Anna’s lifestyle (verse 37). What aspects of it seem attractive or foreign to you?

5. What do you long for God to accomplish before you die? Or if you don’t long for anything, why do you suppose that’s the case?