The Epiphany of Our Lord is the Christian Feast observed.
on Jan. 6. The word "epiphany" comes from the
Greek epiphanies, a verb that means "To shine Upon"
to "Manifest" or "To Make Known.
The feast of the Epiphany celebrates the many ways that
Christ has made himself known to the world, mainly
the three events that manifested the mission and
divinity of Christ:
1)The Visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men or Kings) (Matthew Ch.2 Verses 1-12)
2)The Baptism of Jesus (Mark Ch.1 Verses 9-11
3)Miracle of Cana (John Ch 2 Verses 1-11)
Note: The visit of the Magi or Wise men (kings) is emphasized
on Epiphany Day and The Christ Baptism is celebrated the
first Sunday that follows (Jan. 13). scripture (Isaiah Ch 40 Verses 1-5 and 9-11)
(Titus Ch 2 Verses 11-14, Ch.3 Verses 4-7) and (Luke Ch 3 Verses 15-16, 21-22)
The Biblical Magi, also referred to as the Wise Men or Kings, were
in the Gospel of Matthew and Christain tradition - distinguished
foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gold, frankincense, and
myrrh.
songs:
We Three Kings of Orient Are (beautiful)
One Still Night / 12-16-2016
The Nativity Scene / 1-6-2019
The Three Wise Men ( There is a video after the short scripture) / 1-6-2019
Peace on Earth and Little Drummer boy, by Bing Crosby and David Bowie
Send Me An Angel / 1-2019
May we turn our night lights on! +++
Meaning of the Wise Men's gifts:
Gold: Meaning Kingship on Earth
Frankincense:(An incense) as a symbol of deity - of ancient Greece
God, divine being, Supreme being, divinity, immortal
Myrrh: (An embalming oil) as a symbol of death; Perhaps the Wise Men intended
this gift as an indication of Jesus Humanity and the manner in which he would
save his people - namely that he would die for them. Isaiah Ch.: 53 Verse 5
***Gold as to king***
***Myrrh, as to one who is mortal***
***Incense as to God***
Send Me An Angel / 1-2019
May we turn our night lights on! +++
Meaning of the Wise Men's gifts:
Gold: Meaning Kingship on Earth
Frankincense:(An incense) as a symbol of deity - of ancient Greece
God, divine being, Supreme being, divinity, immortal
Myrrh: (An embalming oil) as a symbol of death; Perhaps the Wise Men intended
this gift as an indication of Jesus Humanity and the manner in which he would
save his people - namely that he would die for them. Isaiah Ch.: 53 Verse 5
***Gold as to king***
***Myrrh, as to one who is mortal***
***Incense as to God***
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