Anna

Key Scripture:

Luke 2:36-38

Anna is the woman known as the first to claim Jesus as the Christ!

Despite strict Roman control and its strong empire that resisted the idea of a Messiah, Anna held firm to the prophesies of the Scripture.

What is Anna known as?

Describe briefly what we know about Anna ?

What did She believe?

Isaiah 32:1
Isaiah 11:1
Micah 5:2
Micah 4:1-4
Isaiah 2:2-4

It could be said that Anna believed, but she also_____? ( You fill in, we will discuss)

Although Anna would have not been allowed in the actual temple to worship God, she did not allow this to thwart her devotion and worship.

Read Luke 2:21-40
1. What does her lifestyle tell us about her and what about her life might we want to emulate?
2. What does her life tell us about what she believed about God?
3. What about your life reveals your Christian Commitment?
4. What did Simeon mean when he said, " a sword will pierce your soul?