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Section 3

Section 3

son, John, would prepare the way for this One, who is the Lord.

ANOTHER ANGEL

In 2:11 we have the angel's announcement at the birth of the Man-Savior: "A Savior was born to you today in David's city, who is Christ the Lord." In the angel's announcement the Man-­ Savior is mentioned as being the Savior, Christ, and the Lord.

SIMEON

More aspects of the Man-Savior are revealed in Simeon's adoration of Him. In 2:25, 30-32, and 34 we see that the Man-Savior is revealed as the consolation of Israel, God's salvation to all peoples, a light for the Gentiles, the glory of Israel, a test to Israel, and a sign spoken against.

ANNA

Finally, we have Anna's adoration. In her ado­ ration there is mention of the Man-Savior as the redemption of God's people (2:38).

MATTERS RELATED TO

THE MAN-SAVIOR

In the word spoken by the archangel Gabriel,

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