Hidden Heroes in the Christmas Story: Anna, The Prophetess
by David Chadwick
Anna the prophetess is today's hidden hero. She is one of my favorite heroes in the Christmas story. Like Simeon, Anna's story is also found in Luke 2, starting in verse 36. I love that God chose to give such a significant role of prophetess to a woman like Anna.
She is another devout character in the Christmas story who heard from the Lord and spoke truth in the temple area. Anna was the daughter of Phanuel. He must have been a Godly man to produce such a wonderful woman like Anna.
The Bible describes her as being "advanced in years." She married as a virgin and lived with…
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