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Because Easter was earlier this year, the readings in 'ordinary time' begin with Mark 2.23–3.6 which is not always included when Easter is later.

At first, this appears to be a pair of incidents about Sabbath law and whether it still applies to followers of Jesus. In fact, it sits within Jewish debates about the interpretation and purpose of the Torah, and Jesus' authority to interpret it. So it is more about who Jesus is than what Torah teaches.

Come and join Ian and James as they explore these issues. 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 each week.