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The NT epistle for Candlemas, or the Presentation of Jesus in the temple, is Heb 2.14–18. With its emphasis on the humanity of Jesus, it complements the gospel reading of Luke 2.22–40.

Hebrews can be a challenging read, with dense theological ideas and unusual grammar, but it is also compelling and memorable. The author (whom we do not know) is clearly deeply rooted in the Greek OT (the Septuagint or LXX) and yet uses the language of Greek philosophy. Having emphasised Jesus' exalted nature in the first chapter, he now expounds his full humanity, which leads into the idea of Jesus as the merciful High Priest for us.

Come and join Ian and James as they explore these questions! Revd James Blandford-Baker is vicar of Histon and Impington, two villages just north of Cambridge. Revd Dr Ian Paul is Associate Minister of St Nic's, Nottingham, and writes the widely-read blog www.psephizo.com.

Full written commentary behind the discussion can be found on the blog.

The video on the gospel reading for this week of Luke 2.22–40, the presentation in the temple, can be found here: https://youtu.be/qLguiqpOx2s

You can read the written commentary about it here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/the-presentation-of-jesus-luke-2/
and the discussion mentioned in that video of whether the Holy Family were 'poor' here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/was-jesus-born-into-a-poor-family/