Epiphany - January 6

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Epiphany means "manifestation." The Church commemorates the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, at the coming of the Magi ("Wise Men").

Isaiah 60:1-6       Zion Restored

Mathew 2:1-12       The Wise Men

This text was written just prior to the fall of Babylon and looks forward to the restoration of Judah, the remnant of Israel, to the Promised Land after their Babylonian exile.

Zion (Jerusalem, the people of God) is urged to arise and shine, reflecting the glory of the Lord which is rising upon them. There is thick (spiritual) darkness upon the peoples (Gentiles) but the Lord will shine upon Zion and the Gentiles will see the glory of the Lord reflected by Zion, and the nations will come to that light, “and kings to the brightness of your rising” (Isaiah 60:3b).

Look around and see; all gather together and come to Zion, her sons and daughters come from far away. Then Zion will be radiant and rejoice, “because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, and the wealth of nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah (Arab tribes east of the Red Sea); all those from Sheba (Descendants of Noah through Raamah, who settled on the Persian Gulf, to the east; Genesis 10:7) shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord” Isaiah 60:5b-6).

When Jesus had been born in Bethlehem in Judea (the southern Roman province of Israel; the Kingdom of Judah before the Exile) in the reign of Herod the Great, “Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him’” (Matthew 2:2).  This upset Herod who caused turmoil throughout Jerusalem, assembling all the priests and scribes to find the scriptural basis of this event. The religious authorities quoted Micah 5:2, saying that the location was to be Bethlehem in Judea (Judah).

Herod summoned the wise men and in private found out the date that the star had appeared, and told the wise men to return to Herod when they had found the child, so that Herod could go and worship him also. The wise men left and continued to follow the star until it came to rest over the place where the child was. They were filled with great joy and entering, they found the child with his mother, Mary, and they fell down and worshipped him. Then they presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then they returned to their homes by another route, having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod.

This is the day that the Church celebrates the visit of the Wise Men (the “Three Kings,” “Magi”) to Christ. It is the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. This text of Isaiah was written prior to the fall of Babylon in 539 B.C.*

God’s Word is absolutely reliable and true, and it is eternal; it is fulfilled over and over as the conditions for its fulfillment are met. The test of God’s Word is its fulfillment (Deuteronomy 18:21-22).

The prophecy of Isaiah was marvelously fulfilled in the return of Judah, the remnant of Israel, to the Promised Land after seventy years of exile in Babylon, and it was fulfilled again at the first Advent (coming) of Christ and the visit by the Wise Men.

The prophecy also applies to the Church, the “New Zion,” and to Christians who are the “New Israel,” the “New People of God.”

Christ comes individually and personally through the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit, which only Jesus gives (John 1:31-34), only to his disciples who trust and obey Jesus (John 14:15-17). He is the one who frees us from captivity in Babylon and restores us to the Promised Land of his eternal kingdom. We are “reborn” (John 3:3, 5-8) by his “birth” within us.

Christians are “born-again” disciples of Jesus Christ who are called to rise and shine with the reflected glory of Jesus Christ, the “Light of the World (John 1:9; 8:12).” Light is the symbol of divine righteousness and divine truth, not by worldly standards but by the standard of Jesus Christ and the Word of God.

None of us are righteous in God’s judgment by our own doings (Romans 3:23). Only through faith (obedient trust) in Jesus Christ can we fulfill the requirements of God’s Word. None of us can know eternal truth and divine wisdom except through faith in Jesus Christ (John 14:6; 1 Corinthians 1:17-25; 2:1-8). The fear (appropriate respect for the power and authority) of the Lord is the beginning of true, divine wisdom Proverbs 9:10, Palms 111:10

Jesus has called his followers to be his disciples (Acts 11:26c) and to be the “light of the world” (Matthew 5:14-16) in the spiritual darkness of this world, so that we will draw people to Jesus who is the source of righteousness and truth.

The “Wise Men” were wise in worldly knowledge and they were able to see the signs of God in nature which led them to Jerusalem, the “city of God,” but they needed “believers” who were knowledgeable of the scriptures who were able to point them to Christ (“Messiah;” both words mean “anointed” in Greek and Hebrew, respectively; i.e., the promised Savior). The Jewish religious leaders considered themselves wise in religious knowledge, had the scriptures (the Old Testament Bible), and knew God’s promise of Christ, yet failed to trust and act on the scriptures themselves, to seek and find the Christ.

In many ways the situation is the same in our society today. Educated people are seeking spiritual answers in the wrong places. Religious people know a lot about God, but don’t know God personally. Leaders have formal education in the Bible, but don’t trust and obey the Word and receive the promises. Some use the Bible to further their own self-interests, instead of seeking to worship and serve the Lord.

Are you Wise? Are you seeking the Lord with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13; Deuteronomy 4:29)? Are you willing to worship him and give him your best gift, your obedience?

Is Jesus your Lord? Are you Jesus’ disciple? Are you trusting and obeying Jesus? Have you received the indwelling Holy Spirit since you first truly believed (Acts 19:2)? Are you making disciples of Jesus Christ and teaching them to obey all that Jesus commands (Matthew 28:18-20)? Do you know with certainty where you will spend eternity (1 John 5:11-13; Ephesians 1:13-14)?

Epiphany - January 7

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Psalm 45:7-9

Because the Lord’s anointed king loves righteousness and hates wickedness, God has anointed him with the “oil of gladness” above others. His robes are fragrant with precious perfumes. In ivory palaces stringed instruments play for his pleasure. Daughters of kings are among the bride’s attendants, and at his right hand is his queen adorned in gold of Ophir (a gold-producing region; perhaps India).

This psalm was probably written to celebrate a king’s marriage. It also applies to the Messiah (Christ, God’s anointed eternal king) and his bride the Church.

Jesus is the Lord’s anointed eternal King of kings. Jesus had the same standards of righteousness and wickedness as God, and he was obedient to God’s Word unto physical death on the Cross, so God raised him up to eternal life and has given him a name and authority above all others, in heaven and on earth (Philippians 2:8-11; Matthew 28:18).

The true Church (as distinct from the “nominal” Church) is the body of “born-again” (John 3:3, 5-8) “disciples” (Acts 11:26c) of Jesus Christ. The true Church is the bride of Christ (Revelation 19:7-9), the “New Jerusalem” (Revelation 21:2). Those who trust and obey Jesus receive the wedding garment, the “anointing” (gift) of the indwelling Holy Spirit, without which no one will be allowed to attend the wedding (Matthew 22:11-14).

Those who trust and obey Jesus receive the “robe” of righteousness and the “garment” of salvation (Isaiah 61:10); it is Jesus’ righteousness and salvation which they are given, not their own, through his indwelling Holy Spirit within them (Romans 8:9; see God’s Plan of Salvation, sidebar, top right). Only Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit (John 1:31-34), only his disciples who trust and obey Jesus (John 14:15-17). The Holy Spirit is the seal and guarantee that one is in Christ and has eternal life (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9b, 11, 15-16). It is possible for one to know with certainty for oneself whether or not one has received the “anointing” of the indwelling Holy Spirit (Acts 19:2).

The wedding of the king is coming soon! We must get ready for the celebration. The Church is called to be the “ivory palace” of the king, precious and pure; not a social club. Her members are to be clothed in the wedding garments. We’re to be making “music” pleasing to the king. We’re to be serving the Lord, preparing for the wedding and glorifying him. We’re to be alert for his coming, not caught napping; not short of “oil” for our “lamps” (Matthew 25:1-13); not abusing our fellow servants; not indulging our physical appetites (Matthew 24:45-51).

Is Jesus your Lord? Are you Jesus’ disciple? Are you trusting and obeying Jesus? Have you received the indwelling Holy Spirit since you first truly believed (Acts 19:2)? Are you making disciples of Jesus Christ and teaching them to obey all that Jesus commands (Matthew 28:18-20)? Do you know with certainty where you will spend eternity (1 John 5:11-13; Ephesians 1:13-14)?

Epiphany - January 8

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Isaiah 42:1-7       The Lord’s Servant

The Lord upholds his servant and his soul delights in his chosen. God has put his Spirit upon his servant, who will bring forth justice to all nations. “He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break and a dimly burning wick he will not quench” (Isaiah 42:2-3). He will bring forth justice with faithfulness and persistence. He will not quit or become discouraged until he has established justice on earth. The neighboring peoples (Gentiles) await his law.

The Lord God, the Creator of heaven and earth, who gives the breath of life, “and spirit to those who walk in it (in obedience to the spirit), declares, “I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you, I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations (Gentiles), to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.”

God’s Word is eternally true, and is fulfilled over and over as the conditions for its fulfillment are met. This prophecy applies to the Messiah, and to all the servants of God, originally Israel, and now the Church, and to America (and other “Christian” nations) which are the “New Israel.”

Jesus fulfilled this passage (Isaiah 42:6-7; compare 61:1; Luke 4:18:21), but it is also the call of God to his people to be his servants and to continue Christ’s mission.

Jesus came, not as a fire-brand, or a political revolutionary. He came to heal bruised reeds, not to break them; he came to adjust instead of extinguishing dimly burning wicks, so that they could produce light as intended. Jesus came to bring justice to the poor, the needy, and the helpless; to heal the spiritually blind and to free those spiritually imprisoned by sin and evil.

Believers are called to be the servants of the Lord. The Lord promises to uphold those who serve the Lord in accord with God’s Word. The Lord promises to put his Spirit upon his servants who trust and obey his Word. Only Jesus gives the gift of the Holy Spirit (John 1:31-34), only to his disciples who trust and obey Jesus (John 14:15-17). The Holy Spirit is the seal and guarantee that one is in Christ and has eternal life (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9b, 11, 15-16).

Jesus came to show us how a servant of God accomplishes God’s purpose by the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Jesus came to make it possible for us to be forgiven our sin (disobedience of God’s Word) and to be cleansed and consecrated so that we could be filled with the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Believers are called to follow Jesus’ example. Disciples are to be spiritual light in the darkness of sin and evil in this world.  

It is the Holy Spirit within “born-again” (John 3:3, 5-8) disciples of Jesus by which God guides, empowers and upholds his servants; by whom they are able to work for spiritual healing and justice; by whom they are able to persevere without becoming discouraged, and it is only by the Holy Spirit that they can accomplish the mission (Zechariah 4:6).

Epiphany - January 9

Acts 10:34-38        Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit

Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, and his household were the first Gentiles to be “born-again” (John 3:3, 5-8) by the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit. He was a God-fearing man (having appropriate respect for the power and authority of God) and the Lord led Cornelius to contact Peter and at the same time prepared Peter to go to Cornelius.

When Peter arrived, he began to tell Cornelius and his household the Gospel (Good News) of Jesus Christ. Peter said that God shows no partiality toward any person or nation, but whoever fears God and does what is right in God’s judgment (according to God’s Word) is acceptable to God. God gave to Israel the Word of good news of peace (with God) by Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Jesus preached that Gospel throughout Galilee and Judea after the baptism of John. God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and with power, and “he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him” (Acts 10:38).

God has always intended, from the beginning of Creation, to provide a Savior through whom our sin (disobedience of God’s Word) can be forgiven and we can be reconciled to, and have peace with God (John 1:1-5, 14). When God called Abraham (Abram) he promised to create a nation of God’s people through whom all people of the world would be blessed (Genesis 12:1-3).

God keeps his promises! Jesus was born into Israel, and he proclaimed the Gospel in Israel, but God never intended for Salvation be only for the Jews. In fact, at Jesus’ death and resurrection, Jesus was the last of the people of Israel to remain faithful to God, and the first of the New Israel, the New People of God, the Church, founded on the New Covenant of Grace (unmerited favor) through faith (obedient trust; Ephesians 2:8-9) which Jesus instituted (Matthew 26:26-28; Hebrews 8:8-13) and mediates (Hebrews 12:24).

At Jesus’ resurrection, the “playing field” was leveled. Jews have no special relationship. Jesus is Lord of all, whether we acknowledge his Lordship or not. Each individual must accept or reject Jesus for him- or herself. Those who trust and obey Jesus are the New Israel. Jesus’ death on the cross has become the one and only sacrifice for all time and all people which is acceptable to God for the forgiveness of our sin.  

John the baptizer preached a water baptism for repentance to prepare people for the coming Messiah (Christ; both words mean “anointed” in Hebrew and Greek, respectively). The Messiah was revealed to John at Jesus’ baptism by the descent and abiding Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, and John testified to that manifestation (John 1:31-34).  

Jesus came to make it possible for his disciples to receive the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit (John 16:7). Jesus demonstrated what a “born-again” child of God is like. Only Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit (John 1:31-34), only his disciples who trust and obey Jesus (John 14:15-17). The Holy Spirit is the seal and guarantee that one is in Christ and has eternal life (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9b, 11, 15-16).

Jesus did miracles of physical feeding and healing to reveal who he was, and to demonstrate that he alone has the power feed and heal us spiritually.

Christians are disciples (Acts 11:26c) of Jesus Christ who trust and obey Jesus and have been “born-again.” We are to follow Jesus’ example and carry on his mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Salvation to a lost and dying world, by the power and guidance of his Holy Spirit within us. We are to make disciples of Jesus Christ and prepare them to receive his coming by the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Epiphany - January 10

Mathew 3:13-17       Baptism of Jesus

John began baptizing in the Jordan River, preaching repentance (returning to obedient trust in God), to prepare the people for the imminent coming of the kingdom of God. Jesus came from Galilee to John at the River for baptism. John exclaimed that it was John who needed baptism by Jesus, not the other way around. But Jesus simply said to John to let it be so for the present time, so that Jesus could complete all righteousness, and John consented. When Jesus had been baptized, as he was getting out of the water, the Spirit of God descended from heaven in the form of a dove and rested upon Jesus, and a voice from heaven said “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17).

Jesus’ Baptism is recorded in all four Gospels. John the Baptizer said that God, who had sent him to prepare the people, had told him that the sign of descending dove of the Holy Spirit would reveal the Messiah, and John the Baptizer testified to that occurrence.

John baptized with water as an act of repentance and cleansing to prepare the people to receive the long-promised Messiah. John testified that God had revealed to John that the Messiah, identified by the descending dove of the Holy Spirit, was the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit; who gives the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Only Jesus gives the baptism (“anointing”) of the indwelling Holy Spirit (John 1:31-34), only to his disciples who trust and obey Jesus (John 14:15-17). The Holy Spirit is the seal and guarantee that one is in Christ and has eternal life (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9b, 11, 15-16).

Jesus is the fulfillment, embodiment and illustration of God’s Word lived out in this world in human flesh (John 1:1-5, 14). Jesus came to teach, by word and example how to be children of God. We can become like Jesus, not greater than or equal to him, but like him when we are fully trained. Jesus is the only “begotten” Son; we can be “adopted” sons and daughters, by spiritual “rebirth” (John 3:3, 5-8) by the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Jesus was the Messiah, God’s “anointed” Savior and eternal King. He is fully God (Colossians 2:8-9; John 20:28), but he was also fully human. He humbled himself, not letting his heavenly origin exempt him from the need for repentance and obedience to God’s Word. God’s faithfulness in anointing Jesus with the Holy Spirit demonstrates God’s reward and approval for obedient trust in his Word. Jesus continued in obedient trust in God’s Word all the way to physical death on the Cross. His resurrection demonstrated the reality of existence beyond physical death, and the truth and faithfulness of God’s Word.

Is Jesus your Lord? Are you Jesus’ disciple? Are you trusting and obeying Jesus? Have you received the indwelling Holy Spirit since you first truly believed (Acts 19:2)? Are you making disciples of Jesus Christ and teaching them to obey all that Jesus commands (Matthew 28:18-20)? Do you know with certainty where you will spend eternity (1 John 5:11-13; Ephesians 1:13-14)?

Epiphany - January 11

Isaiah 61:1-3       The Mission of Zion

The Lord has put his Spirit upon his servant and has “anointed” him to bring “good news” to the afflicted, to heal the brokenhearted, to free the captives and release those who are imprisoned, “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God,” (Isaiah 61:2), to console those who mourn.

To those who mourn in Zion (the Temple mount; Jerusalem; Israel; the Church) he will give them “a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit” (Isaiah 61:3a). He will make them mighty “oaks of righteousness; the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified” (Isaiah 61:3b).

This is a messianic prophecy; Jesus is the fulfillment (compare Luke 4:16-20; Matthew 11:5; Luke 7:22; entry for Epiphany - January 8, “A” year). The Lord “anointed” Jesus with the Holy Spirit at Jesus’ baptism by John at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. John testified that the Lord had revealed the Messiah to him by this sign, and that the Messiah was the one who would baptize (“anoint”) his disciples with the Holy Spirit (John 1:31-34).

Jesus promised his disciples that they would be anointed with the indwelling Holy Spirit, which only Jesus gives (John 1:33c), only to his disciples who trust and obey Jesus (John 14:15-17). The Holy Spirit is the seal and guarantee that one is in Christ and has eternal life (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9b, 11, 15-16). Jesus told his disciples to wait in “Jerusalem” (the Church is the modern equivalent) until they had received “power” by the indwelling Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5, 8), and then they were to carry on Jesus’ ministry.

The Holy Spirit is the “anointing” of the “oil of gladness.” The Holy Spirit is the one who enables us to praise the Lord and overcome our “faint spirit.”

Jesus began the mission of proclaiming the “Good News” (the Gospel) of forgiveness of sin (disobedience of God’s Word), salvation from God’s eternal condemnation, restoration to peace and fellowship with God, and eternal life in God’s heavenly kingdom (see God’s Plan of Salvation, sidebar, top right)

We are all “afflicted” with the spiritual terminal illness of sin; we are all enslaved and imprisoned by sin (Romans 3:23; 1 John 1; 8-10). Jesus came to give us spiritual healing and freedom from sin and condemnation.

Only those who recognize their need, who are willing to acknowledge their sin, can receive the forgiveness and salvation Jesus offers. Those who mourn their spiritual condition will be comforted, healed, freed and restored to joy and gladness which is eternal.

Jesus is the fulfillment, embodiment and example of God’s Word, lived out in this life in human flesh (John 1:1-5, 14). He came to show us how to be sons and daughters of God.

God’s Word is eternal, and is fulfilled over and over as the conditions for its fulfillment are met. It is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, but it is also fulfilled in his disciples, including Paul, the prototype and example of a “modern” “post-resurrection” “born-again” disciple and apostle (messenger; of the Gospel) of Jesus Christ. Collectively “born-again” disciples of Jesus Christ are the Church, the “New Israel,” the New Zion.

Christians are “born-again” disciples of Jesus Christ who are called to carry on the mission of Jesus Christ, to make disciples, teach them to trust and obey Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20), to mentor them until they have received the “anointing” of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Then the newly reborn disciples are to repeat the process (2 Timothy 2:2) in the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit within them.

This is the “year” of the Lord’s favor (“grace;” unmerited favor; a free gift), when we can receive forgiveness and salvation as a free gift, which we receive through faith (obedient trust) in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). There is a “Day” of Judgment coming, when those who have rejected Jesus and have refused to trust and obey Jesus will be condemned to eternal destruction. Those who have accepted Jesus and have trusted and obeyed Jesus will receive eternal life in God’s heavenly kingdom (Matthew 25:31-46; John 5:28-2; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10).

This “year” of our lifetime is our only opportunity to seek and come to know God, our Creator (Acts 17:26-27; Hebrews 11:6), and our only opportunity to be spiritually “reborn” to eternal life. This is only possible through Jesus Christ. Jesus is God’s only provision for our forgiveness, salvation and eternal life (Acts 4:12; John 14:6).

Is Jesus your Lord? Are you Jesus’ disciple? Are you trusting and obeying Jesus? Have you received the indwelling Holy Spirit since you first truly believed (Acts 19:2)? Are you making disciples of Jesus Christ and teaching them to obey all that Jesus commands (Matthew 28:18-20)? Do you know with certainty where you will spend eternity (1 John 5:11-13; Ephesians 1:13-14)?

Epiphany - January 12

Ephesians 6:1-4    Parents and Children

Mark 10:13-16        Blessing the Children

Paul the Apostle was “discipling” believers including the congregation at Ephesus. He was teaching them to apply the Gospel in their family relationships.

Children are to obey their parents (as we ourselves are to trust and obey God our Father). It is the fourth of the Ten Commandments, and the first commandment with a promise: that we may have a long life on earth. Fathers (and mothers) are not to be unfair or unreasonable with their children, so that their children will not be provoked to justifiable anger. Instead they are to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

People were bringing children to Jesus so that he might put his hands on them and bless them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw it, he rebuked his disciples, and told them not hinder children from coming to Jesus, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who come to Jesus in childlike trust and obedience. Unless one receives the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. Jesus took the children in his arms and blessed them.

The commandment to honor father and mother is the first of the seven Commandments dealing with our relationship to other people. The standard is God’s relationship with us. God doesn’t make unreasonable demands of us, and he disciplines us in love, for our own good.

We are to be the model of God’s love and discipline for our children. We are to learn to be disciples of Jesus and to trust and obey him so that we can “disciple” our children so that they will learn to accept Jesus’ Lordship and trust and obey him as his disciples as well. God expects us to raise our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord, and will hold us accountable.

Are we bringing our children to Jesus so that he can bless them?  Are we hindering them from coming to Jesus? In order to bring our children to Jesus we have to come to Jesus ourselves, like children, in trust and obedience, to have a personal relationship with him, which is only possible through the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit, which only Jesus gives (John 1:31-34), only to his disciples who trust and obey Jesus (John 14:15-17). The Holy Spirit is the seal and guarantee that one is in Christ and has eternal life (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9b, 11, 15-16).

Jesus Christ is God’s only provision for our forgiveness of sin (disobedience of God’s Word), salvation from God’s eternal condemnation, restoration to fellowship with God (Acts 17:26-27; John 14:23-24), and eternal life in God’s kingdom (Acts 4:12; John 14:6; see God’s Plan of Salvation, sidebar, top right). Jesus is the fulfillment, embodiment and example of God’s Word (John 1:1-5, 14) lived out, by obedient trust, in this world, in human flesh.

God promises that those who trust and obey him in Jesus Christ will live eternally. We are to seek and receive the fulfillment of that promise ourselves and guide our children to receive it too. We are to be “born-again” (John 3:3, 5-8) disciples of Jesus Christ and then make disciples of Jesus Christ of our children, teaching them to obey all that Jesus teaches (Matthew 28:19-20). How are we doing?