Epiphany · Year C
The Presentation of Our Lord
40 Days after Christmas (inclusive) · February 2, 2028
Overview & Insights
“My eyes have seen your salvation, a light for revelation to the Gentiles.” (Luke 2:30-32)
This scene completes the account of Jesus’s infancy. His circumcision and naming echo those of John in 1:59–63, but, as with the account of his birth, the subsequent incidents are unique, and they lift the reader’s expectations and theological understanding to a higher level. This scene provides the setting for the third of Luke’s canticles in chapters 1–2, Simeon’s song of praise, the Nunc Dimittis. This song, with its explicit recognition that Jesus is to be the Savior of the world, not just of the Jews, brings into the open a theme that so far has been only hinted at.
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Commentary
Commentary on Luke 2:22-40 Working Preacher · Luther Seminary
The RCL's own preaching commentary on the exact pericope for this feast.
Luke 2:22-40 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching-focused reading of the temple presentation and Simeon's blessing.
Luke 2:25-35 - Simeon's Prophecy Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse evangelical study of the presentation, Simeon, and Anna.
Luke 2 Commentaries and Sermons Precept Austin
An inductive study gateway with word studies and cross references across the chapter.
Luke 2:22 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered verse by verse on the presentation in the temple.
Luke 2 Verse-by-Verse Commentary StudyLight
Gill's Exposition read straight through the chapter for a further expositional voice.
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What is the Presentation in the Temple?
Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to be presented to the Lord, where old Simeon takes him up and sings the Nunc Dimittis, and the prophet Anna gives thanks.
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