Thy Strong Word From Kfuo Radio

“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word.” In Jerusalem’s aging temple, the Child of Bethlehem is placed into the arms of those who have waited a lifetime to see the Lord’s Christ. In part 10 of our special 12-part series connecting Old Testament prophecy to New Testament fulfillment, the joy of Christmas begins to cast the shadow of the cross. Simeon blesses the holy family yet foretells that a sword will pierce Mary’s own soul also, even as Anna rejoices and speaks of the child to all who are waiting for redemption.  The Rev. Matthew Kusch, pastor of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Luke 2:21–40.  To learn more about King of Glory Lutheran, visit kogelgin.org. This Advent series begins by covering the last Old Testament prophet, Malachi, and then spends twelve episodes alternating between Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment, tracing God's promises from Isaiah to the birth of Christ. The series e