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When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. - Matthew 2:10 (Public domain image; licensed under CC0)

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Epiphany of Our Lord

Baptism of Our Lord

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Gospel Reading

Matthew 2:1-12 Commentary

by Jan Schnell Rippentrop

The structure of the Epiphany gospel, Matthew 2:1-12, is a chiasm:

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1st Reading

Isaiah 60:1-6 Commentary

by Samuel Giere

The contrast of light and darkness is ancient and universal spanning cultures and religions.

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Psalm

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Commentary

by James Howell

In America, the relationship between political leadership and faith matters is tenuous, superficial, and rather manipulative.1

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2nd Reading

Ephesians 3:1-12 Commentary

by John Frederick

It is quite common within our various churches and within the broader Christian subculture to hear statements like: “After completing my theological studies, I plan on taking a ministry job” ...

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Epiphany Preaching

by Karoline Lewis

January 06, 2018

Every three years, when Year B rolls around in the lectionary, my podcast co-hosts and I inevitably have the same conversation about Mark’s version of Jesus’ baptism. ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

SB395 - Epiphany of Our Lord

January 06, 2018

Discussion on texts for Epiphany of Our Lord (Jan. 6, 2018): (Gospel) Matthew 2:1-12; (1st Reading) Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; (2nd Reading) Ephesians 3:1-12. Originally aired in January 2015.

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