First Sunday after the Epiphany (1/12): The River On the first Sunday after the Epiphany, we find Jesus at the Jordan River where voice from the heavens declares that Jesus is God’s beloved son

First Sunday after the Epiphany (1/12): The River On the first Sunday after the Epiphany, we find Jesus at the Jordan River where voice from the heavens declares that Jesus is God’s beloved son. That Jesus is the Son of God is not something we merely think. We “believe and confess” this truth and live our lives full of it. Second Sunday after the Epiphany (1/19): The Wine On the second Sunday after the Epiphany, we find Jesus at a wedding a town called Cana in Galilee. At this wedding, Jesus turned water into wine. We are told that when he did this “he revealed his glory and the disciples believed in him.” When we see the signs of Jesus around us, do we believe? Third Sunday after the Epiphany (1/26): The Scroll When Jesus first preached at his hometown synagogue, he read from the Prophet Isaiah and then declared that in him the prophecy was fulfilled. When people think about us, as followers of Jesus, do they find us doing the things that Jesus said he was here to do? Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (2/2): The Temple At 40 days old, Jesus was brought to the Temple so Mary could offer a sacrifice of purification, according to the Law. While in the Temple, 2 people, Simeon and Anna see him and are overwhelmed with the Good News. They immediately look for people share it with. Do we? Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (2/9): The Fish When Jesus performed a miraculous catch of fish, Peter was aware that something about Jesus was different. In the face of this epiphany, Peter recognized his own sin and brokenness and told Jesus to leave. But Jesus comforted him and promised him work to do: catch people. Confession is the beginning of our ministry in following Jesus. Sixth Sunday of Epiphany (2/16): The Plain, pt. 1 Jesus professed a series of “blessings” and “woes” to his disciples and those who were listening in. In these we find our need for Jesus, and in that need all of him. Seventh Sunday After the Epiphany (2/23): The Plain, Pt. 2 As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Plain, he says the hardest thing to do, and the thing which we least want to hear: Love your enemies, forgive those who hurt you. How can we wrap our heards around such impossible commands? By remembering our place as former enemies of God, who were loved and forgiven while we were still hostile to God. Last Sunday After the Epiphany (3/2): The Mountaintop On the last Sunday after the Epiphany, we join Jesus on the mountaintop where his appearance is transformed, and Moses and Elijah join him to talk about his exodus. From the mountain, Jesus begins his walk towards Jerusalem where he will free his followers from their oppression by Sin.