The old man in the temple who at once recognized that the baby of Joseph and Mary was the Messiah, he also told Mary that a sword would Pearce your heart because of him. He also said now let your servant depart in peace. He was about 80 years old but he was sure it was the Messiah the people had waited for centuries to come.
When baby Jesus was presented in the temple, the prophet Simeon knew he was the Messiah and told Mary & Joseph about him.
The old priest Simeon recognized Jesus, when Joseph and Mary brought him to the temple. He also told Mary a sword will pierce your heart because of him.
Simeon, an old prophet, met baby Jesus in the temple and told Mary & Joseph about his role as the Messiah.
Simeon and Anna recognised Jesus
Simon recognized Him as the Messiah when Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple to be consecrated to the Lord. Matt. 2:21-35.
Simeon (Luke 2:25-35), and Anna (Luke 2:36-38).
Simeon (Luke 2:25-35), and Anna (Luke 2:36-38).
It was Peter.
The person was Simeon.
Joseph and Mary recognized Jesus in the temple.
Simeon (Luke 2:25-32)
In Luke 2:22 Mary and Joseph take Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord.There was a man in the temple by the name of Simeon. The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would see the Lord's Christ before he died. He recognized Jesus as that Messiah.Then in verse 36 we are introduced to Anna, a prophetess who lived in the temple night and day praying. She also saw Jesus and spoke to the Lord and gave Him thanks for the Messiah Jesus.
They were king david and king Solomon who finished the temple.
No Jesus was not "named" the messiah, he WAS the messiah, he was "named" Jesus.
Jesus Christ is the Messiah.