Looking into the Face of Christ

Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Ligonier Ministries

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 January 2025

⏱️ 4 minutes

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What would it mean to you if you could look visibly into the face of Christ? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the joy of Simeon when he was privileged to gaze at the face of the baby Jesus.

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0:00.0	What would it mean to you to look visibly into the face of Christ?
0:08.0	I've seen the Messiah, the light of the nations, the glory of Israel.
0:17.0	Simeon had dedicated his life to obedience and fidelity to God day after day, and finally,
0:29.6	he comes into the temple and there's the baby.
0:34.6	There's the Messiah.
0:36.6	That's all I need.
0:39.3	I don't have to hang around and watch the public ministry.
0:43.3	I don't need to see the miracle of changing the water into wine at Canaan.
0:46.3	I don't have to see the transfiguration.
0:49.3	I don't have to see the cross.
0:50.3	I don't have to see the resurrection.
0:52.3	Just viewing the presence of Christ is all I need.
0:57.9	Now, God, let now thy servant depart in peace according to your word.
1:08.9	For mine eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of
1:15.0	all people, a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people, Israel.
1:23.3	I've seen the Messiah, the light of the nations.
1:28.8	I look at this baby, and I behold the glory of Israel.
1:35.0	Israel's consolation, Israel's glory.
1:40.5	And it is enough.
1:43.7	It is enough.
1:46.3	What would it mean to you?
1:49.8	To look visibly into the face of Christ.
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