Resources on Epiphany

Topical Study on Epiphany Often the content of our Christmas celebration is shaped by what we do with the weeks following Christmas. Churches that observe Christmas as a standalone event may find it difficult to get past the sentimentality of seeing a cute, mild-natured baby in the manger. But the incarnation involves much more...

Epiphany Homilies Sermon (Complete) http://www.hprweb.com/2014/12/homilies-for-january-2015/ Sermon (Complete) Topics: Epiphany , Baptism , Calling , Holy Spirit Source: Homiletic and Pastoral Review Epiphany carries serious connotations for our lives. Homilies for remembering baptism, both of water and of Spirit, and for our response to Christ's call are appropriate during this time.

Epiphany Image https://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/g/gallego/epiphany.html Image Topics: Epiphany , Art , Magi , Adoration Source: wga.hu This 15th century painting by Fernando Gallego depicts the Epiphany from Matthew 2:11, where the magi bow down and worship Christ.

Epiphany Art Image http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/157806118240/epiphany-art-by-maria-lord Image Topics: Epiphany , Christmas , Church , Art Source: Global Worship Images of biblical scenes for Epiphany by artist Maria Lord: Visit of the Magi, Jesus turning water into wine, John identifying Jesus as the Lamb of God, and the Transfiguration.

Epiphany Image http://www.johnaugustswanson.com/default.cfm/PID%3d1.2.9-6.html Image Topics: Epiphany , Art , Magi Source: The Art of John August Swanson This 1988 painting by John August Swanson depicts Epiphany from Matthew 2:1-12, where the Magi visit Christ.

Inviting Epiphany Commentary/Exegesis http://paintedprayerbook.com/2008/12/30/inviting-epiphany/ Commentary/Exegesis Topics: Epiphany , Blessing , Work , Women Source: The Painted Prayerbook This collage (Wise Women Also Came) and poem by Jan L. Richardson juxtapose the magi's journey and presentation of gifts with the wise and experienced midwives who helped Mary through childbirth.

The Epiphany Image https://www.wga.hu/html_m/b/bosch/1early/04epipha.html Image Topics: Epiphany , Magi , Art Source: wga.hu This 15th century painting by Hieronymus Bosch depicts the Epiphany from Matthew 2:11, where the magi bow down and worship Christ.

The Adoration of the Magi (Epiphany) Image https://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/p/perugino/christ/epiphan.html Image Topics: Epiphany , Art , Magi , Adoration Source: wga.hu This 15th century painting by Pietro Perugino depicts Matthew 2:11, where the magi bow down and worship Christ.

God's Manifestation Commentary/Exegesis https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/third-sunday-after-epiphany/commentary-on-isaiah-91-4-2 Commentary/Exegesis Topics: Epiphany , Lectionary , Glory Source: Working Preacher This commentary on Isaiah 9:1-4 focuses on the Epiphany season, noting God's manifestation in the world through the person of Jesus Christ as those who once dwelled in anguish will experience the joy of God's abundance.

The Epiphany of Christ Commentary/Exegesis http://www.aplainaccount.org/matthew-21-12/ Commentary/Exegesis Topics: Magi , Herod , Suffering , Discipleship Source: A Plain Account This commentary by Megan Pardue on Matthew 2:1-12 encourages us both to "seek epiphanies" by paying attention to Christ's revelation and to respond to Christ's presence by offering our gifts.

Epiphany, Chiasm, and Dreams Commentary/Exegesis https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/epiphany-of-our-lord/commentary-on-matthew-21-12-7 Commentary/Exegesis Topics: Epiphany , Herod , King , Scripture Source: Working Preacher Jan Schnell Rippentrop offers commentary on the Epiphany passage of Matthew 2:1-12, particularly highlighting its chiasm and unique structure.

The Epiphany of the Lord Sermon Starter/Outline http://liturgy.slu.edu/EpiphanyB010718/theword_indepth.html Sermon Starter/Outline Topics: Epiphany , Revelation , Gentiles , Magi Source: The Sunday Website Reginald Fuller explains Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm: 72, Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6, and Matthew 2:1-12, and attempts to regain the original emphasis of Epiphany, which is the revelation of God in Christ.

Epiphany Prayer: God of All Good Gifts Element of Worship https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2016/12/epiphany-prayer-god-of-all-good-gifts.html Element of Worship Topics: Epiphany , Prayer , Gift , God Source: Re-Worship A prayer of petition or dedication for Epiphany. This prayer asks God for mercy, that our lives would be an offering as we look to God to rule with justice (Matthew 2:1-12).

Epiphany Insights Article https://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?m=4377&post=1869 Article Topics: Epiphany , Preparation , Sermon , Scripture Reading Source: Working Preacher This article is a collection of exegetical insights on Scripture readings for the six Sundays of Epiphany in which the author argues that the best resource for a sermon is the preacher's own Spirit-filled imagination.

Epiphany Prayers Element of Worship http://liturgy.slu.edu/EpiphanyA16/ideas_other.html Element of Worship Topics: Epiphany , Goodness , Peace , Prayer Source: The Sunday Website Inspired by from Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12; and Ephesians 3:2-3, Joe Milner offers these intercessory prayers as worship resources to be used for Epiphany.

Call to Worship for Epiphany Element of Worship https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2016/12/epiphany-call-to-worship-arise-shine.html Element of Worship Topics: Epiphany , Worship , Advent , Light Source: Re-Worship A call to worship inspired by Isaiah 60:1-3 for use during Epiphany, highlighting a joyful response to the coming of the Christ child.

Baptism and Epiphany Commentary/Exegesis http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=63 Commentary/Exegesis Topics: Epiphany , Baptism , Birth , Jesus Source: The African American Lectionary Here is a commentary on Matthew 2:1-12 and Galatians 3:23-28 from Regina Langley for baptism and Epiphany. She includes current context, biblical exegesis, the "senses", and other sermon suggestions.

Epiphany Prayer: Morning Star Element of Worship https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2016/12/epiphany-prayer-morning-star.html Element of Worship Topics: Epiphany , Prayer , Hospitality , Stranger Source: Re-Worship A prayer for holy discomfort and God's grace to "open our hearts and homes ...to visitors filled with unfamiliar wisdom." Written for Epiphany.

Litany for the Wise in the Time of Tyrant Kings (Epiphany) Element of Worship http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/169372944595/litany-for-the-wise-in-the-time-of-tyrant-kings Element of Worship Topics: Epiphany , Wisdom , History , Feast Source: Global Worship This litany incorporates references from Matthew 2 and Isaiah 60, fitting for the season of Epiphany.

Darkness and Light: An Epiphany Responsive Prayer Element of Worship https://carolpenner.typepad.com/leadinginworship/2015/12/darkness-and-light-an-epiphany-responsive-prayer.html Element of Worship Topics: Epiphany , Prayer , God's Presence , Darkness Source: Carol Penner Carol Penner presents a responsive prayer for Epiphany with the refrain, "O God, you are with us in darkness and in light." God's presence sustains us and gives us confidence.

Epiphany Congregational Prayer Element of Worship https://carolpenner.typepad.com/leadinginworship/2019/01/epiphany-congregational-prayer.html Element of Worship Topics: Epiphany , Beauty , Prayer , Goodness Source: Carol Penner This prayer, written for Epiphany Sunday, is a suitable for the New Year, or for any congregation and person(s) embarking on a new venture. The prayer encourages us to trust that where God sends he provides....

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Resources on Epiphany