9. glory of the Lord--"the brightness or glory which is represented
as encompassing all heavenly visions" [OLSHAUSEN].
sore afraid--So it ever was
(Da 10:7, 8;
Lu 1:12;
Re 1:17).
Men have never felt easy with the invisible world laid suddenly open to
their gaze. It was never meant to be permanent; a momentary purpose was
all it was intended to serve.
JFB.
Outline
The birth of Christ. (1-7)
It is made known to the shepherds. (8-20)
Christ presented in the temple. (21-24)
Simeon prophesies concerning Jesus. (25-35)
Anna prophesies concerning him. (36-40)
Christ with the learned men in the temple. (41-52)
Painted sketch of Bethlehem in the 19th Century
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Map of Bethlehem in Judea
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Ancient Customs
Ancient People
Simeon, Jesus, Anna
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Bethlehem
Judaea
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