{"id":878944,"date":"2022-12-08T10:52:33","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T15:52:33","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-06-23T17:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T21:04:07","slug":"bible-study-epiphany-1-a-january-8-2023","status":"publish","type":"bible_study","link":"https:\/\/staging.episcopalchurch.org\/es\/bible_study\/bible-study-epiphany-1-a-january-8-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Bible Study: Epiphany 1 (A) \u2013 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

[RCL]<\/strong> Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The season of Epiphany is when we celebrate the revealing of Christ to the world. We mark the arrival of the One who is the light of the world: a light that brings life, a light that brings hope. This light shines its brightest when we are in community – with God and with one another. The Office of Global Partnerships of The Episcopal Church invites individuals, small groups, congregations, and dioceses to use our weekly video series throughout the season of Epiphany to draw closer to each other and our Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using an adaptation of lectio divina<\/em> with the gospel passage for each Sunday, you\u2019ll meet and hear from Episcopal missionaries who have served around the world as they read and reflect on Jesus\u2019 revelation to us. Missionary service through The Episcopal Church is accomplished through the Young Adult Service Corps (for Episcopalians aged 21-30) and Episcopal Volunteers in Mission (for Episcopalians over the age of 30). Learn more about these programs at iam.ec\/yasc<\/em> and iam.ec\/evim<\/em> respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week\u2019s lectio divina<\/em> features Mary Higbee, Jim Higbee, the Rev. Ranjit Mathews, and the Rev. Amanda Akes-Cardwell. Watch their discussion at iam.ec\/epiphany2023<\/em> and follow along by yourself or in a small group. To participate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Read today\u2019s Gospel passage:<\/strong> Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, \u201cI need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?\u201d But Jesus answered him, \u201cLet it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.\u201d Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, \u201cThis is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.\u201d (Matthew 3:13-17, NRSV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Reflect:<\/strong> Which word or short phrase caught your attention or came to mind? Whether you\u2019re alone or in a group, say it aloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Read:<\/strong> Reread the passage, perhaps in a different translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Reflect:<\/strong> Where does the passage touch your life today? If you\u2019re with a group, share your responses with each other, without discussing further. If you\u2019re alone, say your response aloud or write it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Read:<\/strong> Reread the passage, perhaps in yet another translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Reflect:<\/strong> Where is God calling you to go? Where, either near or far, can you cross boundaries, listen deeply, and live like Jesus? You might consider journaling out your response and meditating on it over the course of this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Pray:<\/strong> In closing, say the Collect for Epiphany 1 in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 214).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word \u2013 Epiphany 1 (A) Bible Study<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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