BLBSBLBS …Epiphany Readings …Epiphany Readings

“We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage” Matt 2:2

“We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage” Matt 2:2

Is 60:1-6

Eph. 3:2-3,5-6 Matt 2:1-12

Is 60:1-6

Eph. 3:2-3,5-6 Matt 2:1-12

…Missionary Journey to Christ …Missionary Journey to Christ

Epiphany ThemesEpiphany Themes

1. We have seen the star, we must go to him.

2. Our hearts must be set right.

3. Life is a journey – search (difficult).

4. Discover Christ in our humble simplicity.

5. Herod – world is threatens by Objective Reality

Is 60:1-6

Eph. 3:2-3,5-6 Matt 2:1-12t

Is 60:1-6

Eph. 3:2-3,5-6 Matt 2:1-12t

Scripture in DepthScripture in Depth Isaiah 60:1-6

1. Part 1…Fulfillment of Isaiah 40 return from Babylonian exile.

Prefigures the Incarnation great act of salvation.

2. Part 2…Coming of the Gentiles to Jerusalem following rebuilding the city. Prefigures the Gentiles journey as

Magi to Bethlehem.

Isaiah 60:1-6 1. Part 1…Fulfillment of Isaiah 40 return from Babylonian exile.

Prefigures the Incarnation great act of salvation.

2. Part 2…Coming of the Gentiles to Jerusalem following rebuilding the city. Prefigures the Gentiles journey as

Magi to Bethlehem.

Scripture in DepthScripture in Depth

Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6

1. Paul’s reference to Isaiah in “mystery made known to me by revelation.” then “Gentiles are co-heirs.”

2. Letter written at the end of his work…unity of Jew and Gentile.

Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6

1. Paul’s reference to Isaiah in “mystery made known to me by revelation.” then “Gentiles are co-heirs.”

2. Letter written at the end of his work…unity of Jew and Gentile.

Matt 2:1-12Matt 2:1-12 …Matthew to the Gentiles. …Matthew to the Gentiles.

1. Levels of this scripture: Davidic Prophecy, Jewish Messiahship, End of reign of

Herod the Great.

2. Matthew speaking in Greek to the Gentiles – Magi Persian Wise Men from the east (Gentiles).

3. The Star as the light that lead us in our life to Christ.

1. Levels of this scripture: Davidic Prophecy, Jewish Messiahship, End of reign of

Herod the Great.

2. Matthew speaking in Greek to the Gentiles – Magi Persian Wise Men from the east (Gentiles).

3. The Star as the light that lead us in our life to Christ.

ThemesThemes1. Magi is a symbol of our noblest

human efforts.

2. Embarrassing and Humbling to realize that truth is found in the simplicity of a baby.

3. If we do not proclaim our faith we will be subject to the Herods of our world.

4. Accept our human condition find peace in our weakness! (Disharmony abounds)

1. Magi is a symbol of our noblest human efforts.

2. Embarrassing and Humbling to realize that truth is found in the simplicity of a baby.

3. If we do not proclaim our faith we will be subject to the Herods of our world.

4. Accept our human condition find peace in our weakness! (Disharmony abounds)

…Faith is lived in the heart.

…If our hearts are set rightly we are joyful in the troubles of our journey! Thomas Winninger, CSMA

…Faith is lived in the heart.

…If our hearts are set rightly we are joyful in the troubles of our journey! Thomas Winninger, CSMA

TRUTHTRUTH

ExamenExamen

1. What does the light reveal in my heart?

2. How do I describe the star in my life?

3. What is my missionary call?

1. What does the light reveal in my heart?

2. How do I describe the star in my life?

3. What is my missionary call?