Resources on epiphany

Matt Skinner’s commentary on the Transfiguration in Mark 9:2-9 reflects on a Jesus who will be seen, a God who loves his son, and a promise of a relationship with God and his people.

Mark 9:2-9

Transfiguration, Moses, Promises Of God, God's Love

Songs for Epiphany

Methodist UK

Service Outline or Song Suggestions

This resource offers a list of song suggestions for Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12; and Ephesians 3:1-12. Themes include the glory of God, God's mercy, light, and more.

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Epiphany, Darkness, Light, Mercy

Cold and Dark

Re-Worship

Assurance of Pardon, Prayer of Confession

A prayer of confession suitable for the season of Epiphany, where we ask for the light of Christ because we let our hearts grow cold and dark to match the weather.

Psalm 145:8

Epiphany, Heart, Light, Darkness

Gifts, Not Burdens

Re-Worship

Assurance of Pardon, Prayer of Confession

"Too often we look on your law as a burden, not a gift; an inconvenience, not a blessing." An Epiphany prayer of confession and words of assurance, inspired by Nehemiah 8:1-10 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.

Nehemiah 8:1-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Epiphany, Law, Worship Planning

Nations Will Come to Your Light

Naji Umran | Reformed Worship

Service Outline or Song Suggestions and 7 more types

Naji Umran presents an order of service for Epiphany that makes use of responsive readings and uses sources from the ancient church as well as contemporary material.

Epiphany, Worship Planning, Light, Nation

From the Eastern Mountains

Godfrey Thring | Gathered Prayers

Text of the Epiphany hymn "From the Eastern Mountains" by Godfrey Thring. It is a prayer that Christ, the Light of Life, will shine on all people.

Epiphany, Light, World, Heart

Three men by a manger – Epiphany

Andrew Pratt | Hymnsandbooks.blog

This resource gives the lyrics for Andrew Pratt's hymn for Epiphany, relaying the scene of Christ's birth.

Epiphany, Guilt, Longing, Gift

Loving Others

Mindi Welton-Mitchell | Re-Worship

Assurance of Pardon, Prayer of Confession

This Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon are designed for the season of Epiphany and are based on Matthew 19:26, Psalm 139, and Romans 8:31-39. It focuses on reconciliation with humans and with God.

Psalm 139; Matthew 19:26 Romans 8:31-39

Forgiveness, Healing, Prayer, Confession

Within the Father’s House

James Russell Woodford | Gathered Prayers

"Within the Father’s House" is a hymn suitable for use on Epiphany Sunday, or before a sermon on Mary and Joseph finding Jesus in the temple in Luke 2:42-51.

Epiphany, Temple, Jesus Christ, Appearance Of, Jesus Christ's Humanity

Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Charles Wesley | Global Worship

Audio of Charles Wesley's Epiphany text "Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies" sung to a tune composed by Luke Morton.

Epiphany, Glory, Light, Righteousness

A Hymn Festival for Epiphany

Charlotte Larsen | Reformed Worship

Service Outline or Song Suggestions

Charlotte Larsen and Donald Postema present a service outline for an Epiphany hymn festival, which extends the Christmas season and provides closure to it.

Epiphany, Christmas, Nativity, Magi

Christ’s Baptism as an Epiphany of the Salvation of the World

Philip LeMasters | Ancient Faith Blogs

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Matthew 3:13-17 from the Orthodox tradition, Philip LeMasters says that "the Creator has become part of the creation in order to make it a new heaven and a new earth."

Matthew 3:13-17

Epiphany, Creation, Salvation, Baptism Of Christ

Search Results for "epiphany" on Hymnary.org

As with gladness men of oldPD
Epiphany Carol©
Brightest and Best of the Stars of the MorningPD
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Jesus is Lord

A Plain Account

A commentary on Luke 6:39-49, an Epiphany reading. Jesus comes to bring liberation for all people, and the Church participates in this mission by being obedient to the Way of Jesus, who is Lord of all.

Luke 6:39-49

Epiphany, Obedience, Salvation, Lord

Prayers for Epiphany

John Birch | Faith and Worship

Prayer

John Birch presents a selection of prayers for the season of Epiphany. "We pray for confidence to share your Word with others and for the opportunity to proclaim it."

Epiphany, Light, Revelation, Magi

Epiphany

Andy Saur | Colossian Forum Blog

Poetry

An epiphany poem about journeying home. "We find a different way home or a new home all together—one beyond the horizon, beyond this business of day and night, rising and setting."

Matthew 2:1-12

Artwork, Article about Artwork

Epiphany, Magi, Magi

Epiphany in India

Claire Smmi | Global Worship

Paintings from India of the Magi, may we follow their lead to come and worship the Christ, adoring Jesus.

Matthew 2:1-12

Epiphany, Advent, Christmas, Magi

As Epiphany Ends

Rachel G Hackenberg | Rachel G. Hackenberg

Prayer

Rachel Hackenberg offers a prayer, before Epiphany ends, for light. "O Jesus we pray: light a light for us. Light a light for us that is brighter than our vanities and fabricated pleasures."

Epiphany, Faith, Light, Lent

Commentary on Readings for Epiphany

Reginald H Fuller | The Sunday Website

Psalm 72:1-13; Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Reginald H. Fuller offers commentary and insights on Epiphany and the following readings: Psalm 72:1-13; Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12; and Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6.

Epiphany, Gentiles, David, Herod

The Epiphany of Christ

Megan Pardue | A Plain Account

This commentary by Megan Pardue on Matthew 2:1-12 encourages us both to "seek epiphanies" by paying attention to Christ's revelation and to respond to Christ's presence by offering our gifts.

Matthew 2:1-19

Magi, Seeking God, Herod, Suffering

Epiphany Homilies

Gabriel de Chadarevian | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Epiphany homilies for remembering baptism, both of water and of Spirit, and for our response to Christ's call are appropriate during this time.

Numbers 6:22-27; 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Isaiah 60:1-6