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[RCL]<\/strong> Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-12; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42<\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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. 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 Sophie Swallow, Andrew Walker, and the Rev. Bryan V\u00e9lez. Watch their discussion, recorded in Spanish first, 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>John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, \u201cHere is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, \u2018After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.\u2019 I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.\u201d And John testified, \u201cI saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, \u2018He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.\u2019 And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.\u201d The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, \u201cLook, here is the Lamb of God!\u201d The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, \u201cWhat are you looking for?\u201d They said to him, \u201cRabbi\u201d (which translated means Teacher), \u201cwhere are you staying?\u201d He said to them, \u201cCome and see.\u201d They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o\u2019clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter\u2019s brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, \u201cWe have found the Messiah\u201d (which is translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, \u201cYou are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas\u201d (which is translated Peter). (John 1:29-42, 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 2 in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 215).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word \u2013 Epiphany 2 (A) Bible Study<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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