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Epiphany
Epiphany, in the Western church, is celebrated on January 6, completing the 12 days of Christmas. Traditionally Epiphany marks the visit of the Magi recorded in Matthew 2:1–12. (In the Eastern church, Epiphany is also an observance of the Baptism of Jesus and the revelation of the Trinity.) The wise men—Gentiles from another culture—recognized Jesus’ kingship and bowed before him in worship. Well before Paul’s teachings in the Epistles or Peter’s vision (Acts 10), this event conveys a truth of great theological significance: The gospel is also for the Gentiles and, indeed, for the whole world.
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An Invitation Written in the Stars
The wonder and conviction that lead us to the king.
What Made This ‘Epiphany’ Stand Out?
The unique revelation of Advent for all people
Light of the World, Hope of the Nations
A devotional reading for Epiphany.
Why Latino Christians Treasure January 6
Christian leaders in the US on how el Día de los Reyes (Three Kings Day) brings them closer to their heritage and God.
A Light to the Nations
A devotional reading for Epiphany.
We Worship with the Magi, Not MAGA
Epiphany reminds us that faith is not a prop for political power.
The Dangers that Epiphany Reveals
Lessons from the Magi on being simultaneously threatened and “overwhelmed by joy.”
The Light of the Nations
The visit of the Magi draws our attention to the global nature of the gospel.
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Magi’s Gift Under Threat: The Steep Decline of the Frankincense Tree
Used in worship for millennia, the tree’s resin is in dangerous demand due to popularity of essential oils.
God Turns Up In All the Wrong Places at Christmas
It’s easy to miss how strange God’s ‘perfect timing’ is in the nativity story.