“In Awe Of Our Savior”

“In Awe Of Our Savior”

Pastor Josiah Nordgren

December 7, 2025

​​Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭25-33‬ ‭NIV‬‬

We are standing in the salvation the ancients  

The promised Savior would:

• Take on their sin (Isaiah 53:11)
• Die for their sin (Isaiah 53:5)
• Bring forgiveness (Jeremiah 31:34)
• Cleanse them from sin and impurity (Zechariah 13:1)
• Give them a new heart and the Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 36:25-27)
• Restore the broken  (Isaiah 61:1)
• Bring salvation to the nations (Isaiah 49:6)
• Rise from the dead (Isaiah 53:10–11)
• Rule forever (Daniel 7:14)
• Give them direct access to God (Zechariah 2:10)

While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?” In that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me. But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭47‬-‭56‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This week in our Adoration series, we slowed down to reclaim our awe of Christ as we approach Christmas. We focused on Jesus as the Savior that Israel had been waiting for.

In Luke 2:25–32, the prophet Simeon sees the infant Jesus and recognizes Him as the “consolation of Israel” — the comfort and Savior they had long awaited. Today, we are standing in everything Simeon had hoped for: forgiveness, cleansing, new hearts, restoration, access to God, salvation for the nations, resurrection, and eternal reign — all of this is ours in Christ now.

Throughout Scripture, we also see a common misunderstanding of the Messiah’s salvation. People expected a conquering king, not a crucified Savior who would lay down His life. In Matthew 26:47–56, we see Peter misread the moment as Jesus is arrested. He pulls out a sword to fight, and Jesus reminds him that He is completely in control.

If we’re honest, we sometimes fall into the same trap — wanting a conquering king instead of a crucified Savior. We can become so focused on being delivered from every hardship here on earth that we forget we have already been delivered from the greatest oppression of all: sin. Are our immediate problems — our “Rome” — causing us to lose our awe of the eternal?

1. Read Luke 2 25-32 what stood out to you from the text or the message?
2. How has your time with God been doing the advent? What’s been great? Difficult? What has God been speaking to you?
3. What is one aspect of your salvation that you are thankful for today?
4. We lose our awe when the eternal is clouded by the immediate. What immediate needs have robbed you of your awe, hope, and joy? In other words what is your “Rome” right now?
5. Lift up these concerns in prayer.