This chapter explores the significance of the Holy Spirit in enabling preaching and prophesying in various individuals, such as Mary, Zachariah, the angels, the shepherds, and Simeon. It emphasizes the inseparable connection between the word and the Spirit, and highlights the Holy Spirit's facilitation of the incarnation. The chapter also discusses the inclusivity of Luke's gospel, featuring both men and women, and emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' conception, prophecies, and equipping of preachers.
As we consider Christ’s birth, we can’t help but consider his death. From a baby in a manager to a man hanging on a cross, it is through Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection that we find the hope and joy we sing about at Christmas. In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland reflect on The Song of Simeon, recognizing God’s faithfulness and Jesus’s redemptive purpose.