Luke 2: 36-40- Anna, the Evangelist
Luke 2: 36-40- In this short passage, I see an interesting story about a woman working in the Temple. She was there when Jesus was brought to the Temple and was seen by Zacharias. In verse 38 we see this, “And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” This appears to make Anna, this prophetess, the first evangelist for Jesus. Many times, people who do not fully understand the societal structure of the Bible and the Jewish culture paint Christianity as a religion that places women in lesser positions. In this very short passage, we see another example of the importance of women in the Bible and how she was immediately used to promote the importance of Jesus Christ. This is not a male or female issue as many would like to create, it is an issue of people working for Jesus Christ in the situations they are in. Proverbs 11: 25- The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will a...