Epiphany refers to both a specific day, and a season. January 6th is the Feast of the Epiphany. Epiphany is the celebration of Jesus first being revealed to Gentiles, when Wise Men from the East knelt before him and gave him treasures. As a season (which runs from January 11-February 15) Epiphany is a representation of the unveiling divinity of Jesus. Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, Messiah, and Redeemer was not revealed at once, but over a progressive period of time.

February 15 | Last Sunday after the Epiphany: The Power of Your Testimony

Peter reflects on the transfiguration of Jesus on a mountain, in his second letter. From this, we are invited to share the stories of God’s “majestic glory” with one another, to encourage each other’s faith, and to help one another learn to see God, that the “morning star rises in your hearts.” Who do you know that you can share your testimony with?

February 8 | Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Images of Hope

Jesus follows the Beatitudes with a series of images that are descriptions of how the world should experience Christ’s disciples. Salt, light, cities on hills, and lamps are all images of hope to broken and oppressed people.

February 1 | Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: The Culture of the Kingdom

Jesus begins his preaching ministry with the word “Blessed…” In so doing, Jesus proclaims who is truly blessed in the Kingdom of Heaven. But surprisingly, it’s not the “winners,” the ones on top, the people we expect. It is the people often overlooked, trampled under foot, and sneered upon that Jesus promises blessing. From this, we are invited to rethink our value system, especially how we interact with one another.

January 25 | Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Jesus and the Way of the Home

The first thing Matthew tells us that Jesus did after his temptation is to make his home in Capernaum. Homes are places of safety, comfort, rest, and unscheduled spontaneity. The ministry of Jesus will take place largely in homes. The life of a disciple is one which looks for Jesus’ presence in our lives, understanding that Jesus is always with us, reclining and waiting for us to engage with him.

January 18 | Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Behold, the Lamb

The day after Jesus is baptized, John the Baptist describes the scene to two of his disciples, who are invited to behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

January 11 | First Sunday after the Epiphany: Christ in Contrast

At Jesus’ Baptism, there is something about Jesus that strikes John the Baptist as different. John is contrasted by Jesus. But this contrast helps us see Jesus more clearly.