Wisdom and favor (Luke 2:22-40)
The hymns of Mary, Zechariah, and Simeon reflect the worship material of early Christians.
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An amazing thing about Luke’s birth narrative is that it also follows up with what happens the following week. Given that the Holy Family was in Bethlehem, the trip to the Jerusalem temple for the dedication was easy to make.
