02.02.14 Companion/Kerygma Hebrews 2:14-18 2ND READING Jesus is presented in the temple to fulfill the command of the Law. He follows the normal Jewish way of life during His early years. It is only when He begins His ministry that the authorities see that He is challenging some of the age-old interpretations of the Law — the Word of God. Jesus fulfills the Law by remaining obedient to it in its essence. We, too, are called to fulfill the Law by remaining true to its spirit. Hebrews 2:14-18 14 Since the children share in blood and flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. 16 Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; 17 therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
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