In this first week of January, we move from Christmastide into the season of Epiphany, which is all about the manifestation of Christ to the world. During Epiphany, our prayer is, "Lord, I want to see." The gospel stories every Sunday are all about seeing who Jesus is in his identity as the Son of God. This week, our Epiphany Bible Reading Schedule includes both the lectionary readings for Sunday and for the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6.
Every Monday during Epiphany, we'll be uploading an episode of that Sunday's gospel reading, read four times as lectio divina ("sacred reading"). In the first reading, listen for a word or phrase that stands out to you. Don't overthink or analyze it but simply sit with it and savor it. In the second reading, reflect on, "Where does this word or phrase intersect with my life or the life of the world right now?" In the third reading, invite the Holy Spirit to speak to you and ask, "What is the invitation to me from God in this?" In the final reading, simply rest in the word that has been given you.
This week is about the baptism of Jesus in Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. Join the Lees (Christine, Jimmy, Martha and Sofia) as they read this passage together.
Music: Piano Moment by Zakhar Valhala on Pixabay
