Episode 63: Epiphany (Matthew 2 & 3)

On today’s Faith podcast, we talk about the Epiphany, the Christian feast day that celebrates the first revelation that Christ is God incarnate. Usually celebrated on January 6th or the first Sunday in January, it’s also sometimes called Three Kings Day. Matthew 2 talks of the Magi’s visit to King Herod, where he tells of the King of the Jews being born – which prompts Herod to kill all boys 2 years old and under – it prompts Joseph, warned by an angel, to flee to Egypt (Matt 2:13). Matthew 3 tells of John the Baptist and his recognition of Jesus as the Lord and Savior; Jesus comes to John to be baptized. Epiphany is from the greek word epiphaneia meaning manifestation or appearance. Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, but the celebration of Epiphany celebrates the knowledge and revelation of Jesus as Lord. Both the Magi and John the Baptist announced the presence of Christ to Herod and both had their lives threatened – John the Baptist was killed per the request of Herodias’ daughter (Mark 6:24-29). When the word of God appears to you, will you embrace it, even amidst hostility, or will you fight against it? Do you remember when you first heard of Jesus and when you first accepted Jesus? As always, let us know what you think and feel on this podcast, via on facebook, Twitter or Instagram (@Reg_Clay) and Deb Carriger (@DLCarriger) and we hope you have a blessed week.