|What Is Jesus Showing Us During The Church Year? – Part One
The word “epiphany” means “to show” or “to manifest.” Therefore, during the church season of Epiphany, Jesus shows Himself to us, or manifests Himself to us. What does Jesus show us? The church season of Epiphany begins with Jesus being visited by the Magi and ends with Jesus being transfigured. In the story of “the Visit of the Magi” (see Matthew 2:1-12), the Magi represent the world. For that reason, in the story of “the Visit of the Magi,” Jesus shows Himself to the world, not only to His own people: the Jews. In the story of “the Visit of...
