Which Old Testament prophecies connect with Anna's recognition of Jesus in Luke 2:38? Anna’s Moment in the Temple Luke 2:38: “And coming up at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.” Foundational Promise of a Redeemer • Genesis 3:15 — the conquering Seed of the woman Blessing to All Nations Through Abraham • Genesis 12:3; 22:18 — the promised Offspring who blesses every family The Scepter From Judah • Genesis 49:10 — Shiloh, the ruler to whom nations will obey The Everlasting Throne of David • 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Psalm 132:11 — a descendant of David whose kingdom endures forever The Virgin’s Son, “God With Us” • Isaiah 7:14 — Immanuel, born of a virgin The Light Breaking on Galilee • Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 — the Child who is “Mighty God” and “Prince of Peace” The Shoot From Jesse • Isaiah 11:1-4, 10 — Spirit-anointed ruler bringing righteous judgment Comfort and Redemption for Jerusalem • Isaiah 40:1-2, 9-11; 52:9-10 — the LORD redeeming and comforting His city Good News to the Poor • Isaiah 61:1-2 — the Anointed One proclaiming liberty and favor The Lord Suddenly Coming to His Temple • Malachi 3:1 — the Lord Himself arriving in His house The Righteous Branch • Jeremiah 23:5-6; 33:14-16 — David’s Branch bringing salvation and safety The Shepherd-King From Bethlehem • Micah 5:2-4 — ruler born in Bethlehem who shepherds Israel Hope Echoed in the Psalms • Psalm 130:7-8 — “He Himself will redeem Israel from all their iniquities” All these passages paint a single picture: a Davidic, virgin-born Savior, born in Bethlehem, coming to the Temple, bringing comfort to Jerusalem and light to the nations. When Anna saw Jesus, the promises she had prayed over for decades sprang to life, and she joyfully announced that the Redeemer had come—exactly as Scripture foretold. |
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