The Sovereign Love of God

T he Feast of Epiphany on January 6 commemorates the coming of the Magi which reveals Christ’s mission to the world. The entire season of Epiphany then emphasizes the way in which Christ revealed himself to the world as the Son of God (Luke 2.32; Matt. 17.1-6; John 12.32). Again, Epiphany remembers the Magi’s arrival, those remarkable seekers who followed the star in search of the Christ child. The season emphasizes Christ’s mission to and for the entire world, including the Gentile nations. The light of God’s salvation is revealed to all peoples in the person of Jesus, the Son of God. The Season after Epiphany begins with the celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 6 each year, and is celebrated until the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday .

Epiphany means “manifestation” and teaches us that God revealed himself in Christ Jesus.

We celebrate Epiphany remembering our Lord Jesus Christ as light to the Gentiles, who was revealed to the non-Jewish Magi (wise ones) who themselves symbolize that God’s salvation is available to all people. The “Season after Epiphany” is the time between Epiphany and Transfiguration Day in which we remember how Christ was revealed as God in the world.

How was Christ revealed as God? Through the Magi, through his presentation at the Temple, through John the Baptist’s

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