The angel said to Mary, “The Holy Spirit will come to you, and the power of the Most High God will cover you. The baby will be holy and will be called the Son of God.

Zechariah Praises God

Then Zechariah, John’s father, was filled with the Holy Spirit and told the people a message from God:

Simeon Sees Jesus

A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man who was devoted to God. He was waiting for the time when God would come to help Israel. The Holy Spirit was with him.