The December 27 lesson of the Encounter is Luke 2:21-38. This is Jesus being circumcised and being presented at the Temple.  

  1. Wrestling with God--Trusting God
  2. Rituals form and shape us.
  3. Obedience to God
  4. Simeon's Song 
    5.  Baptism and Circumcision 
  5. Application--Wrestling, waiting, worshipping