Transcript of The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
- 1. The Presentation ofJesus at the TemplePrepared by Room
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- 2. Here are Mary and Joseph preparing to take Jesus to the
Temple inJerusalem to be presented, as was the Jewish custom of the
time.We think they felt nervous and happy while they were getting
ready.They must have been such proud parents!
- 3. Here are Mary and Joseph arriving at the Temple with
Jesus.They had two turtledoves with them as an offering, as was
thelaw of Moses.They were greeted by a holy man named Simeon.
- 4. God had promised Simeon that he would not die until had
seenthe Messiah.Simeon took baby Jesus in his arms and praised God,
saying,This day, O Lord, your promise is fulfilled, for my eyes
haveseen your salvation which you have prepared for all
people.
- 5. Joseph and Mary were filled with wonder at Simeons
words.
- 6. Simeon blessed the Holy Family.
- 7. Then Simeon turned to Mary and said,Your Son will be
rejected by men and your heart tooshall be pierced.How did Mary and
Joseph react to hearing his words?How would they cope?