Epiphany Celebration
Epiphany Celebration
Today in Bible Explorers we celebrated Epiphany. Observed on
January 6th, the Epiphany celebration remembers the three
miracles that show the divinity of Christ. The name "Epiphany"
comes from the Greek word Epiphania, and means "to show, make
known, or reveal." The celebration originated in the Eastern Church
in AD 361, beginning as a commemoration of the birth of Christ.
Later, additional meanings were added - the visit of the three wise
men, Christ's baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle at the
wedding in Cana.
Today in Bible Explorers we celebrated Epiphany. Observed on
January 6th, the Epiphany celebration remembers the three
miracles that show the divinity of Christ. The name "Epiphany"
comes from the Greek word Epiphania, and means "to show, make
known, or reveal." The celebration originated in the Eastern Church
in AD 361, beginning as a commemoration of the birth of Christ.
Later, additional meanings were added - the visit of the three wise
men, Christ's baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle at the
wedding in Cana.
We focused on the wise men’s arrival. The significance behind the
visit of the wise men is the revelation of Christ as "Lord and King."
The Wise Men were the first Gentiles to publicly recognize the
divinity of Jesus, by way of their offerings of gold, frankincense, and
myrrh.
We focused on the wise men’s arrival. The significance behind the
visit of the wise men is the revelation of Christ as "Lord and King."
The Wise Men were the first Gentiles to publicly recognize the
divinity of Jesus, by way of their offerings of gold, frankincense, and
myrrh.
One way people would celebrate Epiphany was by chalking doors.
This chalking of the door showed others that Christ was welcome in
their home. It was also a way of asking God to bless the house and
those that lived there. They would put Christian symbols on the
doors and also 20+C+M+B+13. The numbers stand for the current
year and the letters stand for the names commonly associated with
the wise men, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar.
One way people would celebrate Epiphany was by chalking doors.
This chalking of the door showed others that Christ was welcome in
their home. It was also a way of asking God to bless the house and
those that lived there. They would put Christian symbols on the
doors and also 20+C+M+B+13. The numbers stand for the current
year and the letters stand for the names commonly associated with
the wise men, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar.
Use the blessing on the other side of the sheet in your home as you
have time.
Use the blessing on the other side of the sheet in your home as you
have time.
Family Epiphany Blessing
Family Epiphany Blessing
Leader: Peace be to this house and to all who live, work, play, and
visit here.
Leader: Peace be to this house and to all who live, work, play, and
visit here.
Let us pray. God, you once used a star to show the entire world that
Jesus is your Son. May the light of the star that helped the wise men
find Jesus help us to see Him every day.
Let us pray. God, you once used a star to show to the entire world
that Jesus is your Son. May the light of the star that helped the wise
men find Jesus help us to see Him every day.
God of Light, bless this house and this family. May this be a place of
peace and health. Help us to use the gifts that you give us to help
others.
God of Light, bless this house and this family. May this be a place of
peace and health. Help us to use the gifts that you give us to help
others.
(Chalk your doors)
(Chalk your doors)
All: May we be Christ's light in the world. Amen.
All: May we be Christ's light in the world. Amen.
Questions to discuss around the dinner table:
What did you like most about Christmas this year?
How can you tell others about Jesus this next week?
Questions to discuss around the dinner table:
What did you like most about Christmas this year?
How can you tell others about Jesus this next week?