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
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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Isaiah 60:1-6 Commentary
by Samuel Giere
The contrast of light and darkness is ancient and universal spanning cultures and religions.
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
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” ...
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. ...
SB395 - Epiphany of Our Lord
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.