Epiphany Season · Year C
Epiphany of the Lord
Some years Epiphany occurs on the Sunday falling between January 2nd and 8th · January 6, 2028
Overview & Insights
“We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2)
Matthew contrasts Jesus’ identity as the Messiah—the true King who enacts Israel’s return from exile—with Rome’s client-king, Herod, affirming Jesus’ identity through Old Testament testimony, God’s protection, and worship of Jesus by the Gentile magi.
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Commentary
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12 Working Preacher
A Luther Seminary commentary on the magi's visit as the manifestation of the Messiah to the nations.
Matthew 2:1-12 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary reading Epiphany as a surprising, ongoing revelation rather than a single moment.
Matthew 2 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on the star, the magi's gifts, and Herod's murderous response.
Matthew 2 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep study page gathering Greek word studies, cross references, and many expositors on Matthew 2.
Classic commentaries on Matthew 2 BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and other historic commentators verse by verse.
A New Story, Feast of Epiphany Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Episcopal Sermons That Work model sermon for the Feast of the Epiphany.
Background & Word Study
Matthew Enter the Bible
A Luther Seminary book introduction to Matthew's structure and portrait of Jesus as fulfillment of Scripture.
Overview: Matthew BibleProject
An animated overview of Matthew's design, framing the infancy narrative that opens the Gospel.
Matthew 2 interlinear BibleHub
The Greek text of Matthew 2 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the magi story.
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Questions preachers ask
Why is the visit of the Magi the feast of Epiphany?
Gentile wise men follow the star to Bethlehem and worship the child with gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the first sign that the Savior is manifest to all nations.
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