EPIPHANY
The season of Epiphany is a special time in the church calendar that begins on January 6, right after Christmas, and lasts about nine weeks until Ash Wednesday(the Wednesday before the 40 Days of Lent). The word “Epiphany” means “to show” or “to make known.” It’s when we as the Body of Christ celebrate how God showed the world who Jesus is. This starts with the story of the Wise Men, or Magi, visiting baby Jesus. They followed a bright star to find Him, bringing gifts to honor Him as a King. The Magi weren’t Jewish; they came from faraway lands. Their visit reminds us that Jesus came for everyone, no matter where they’re from or who they are. Epiphany is about God’s love being open to all people.
The nine weeks of Epiphany include Bible stories about Jesus teaching, healing, and doing miracles. Like the video to the above we see a woman touching the hem of Jesus, Zacchaeus looking toward Jesus, and the Transfigured Jesus. These stories show us how much Jesus cares for people and how He invites everyone to follow Him. They also inspire us to share God’s love with others. Epiphany isn’t just about looking back at what happened long ago—it’s about how we can live today. It’s a time to welcome others, just like the Wise Men were welcomed to meet Jesus, and to share His light in our everyday lives. Epiphany reminds us that God’s love is for everyone, and we are called to spread that love wherever we go.
The season of Epiphany is a special time in the church calendar that begins on January 6, right after Christmas, and lasts about nine weeks until Ash Wednesday(the Wednesday before the 40 Days of Lent). The word “Epiphany” means “to show” or “to make known.” It’s when we as the Body of Christ celebrate how God showed the world who Jesus is. This starts
with the story of the Wise Men, or Magi, visiting baby Jesus. They followed a bright star to find Him, bringing gifts to honor Him as a King. The Magi weren’t Jewish; they came from faraway lands. Their visit reminds us that Jesus came for everyone, no matter where they’re from or who they are. Epiphany is about God’s love being open to all people.