Memorize this verse as a family: Matthew 17:5: While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him! Listen. Sometimes the truth about someone is hidden. For example, if you looked at …
Tag: Epiphany 2020
February 23, 2020
Last Sunday in Epiphany Listen. Epiphany is the season where we learn stories that show us who Jesus is. No other event, except for Jesus’ death and resurrection, tells us more about his identity than the Transfiguration (Jesus’ big change). Here in Matthew 17:1-9 God pulls back the veil and we see a glimpse of …
Monday, February 24
Psalm: 97 Meditation The opening verses of Hebrews rank among the most beautiful in all of the Bible. They are a poignant (as well as poetic) rendering of OT prophecy acknowledging the sonship of Jesus and why He had to suffer and die. Unfortunately, we don’t often think of what had to happen in order …
6th Sunday of Epiphany
Memorize these verses as a family: Matthew 5:21-22a: You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Listen. Let’s imagine that we put …
Epiphany 2020 – Week 5
Memorize these verses as a family: Matthew 5:19b: ...whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:16: In the same way, let your light shine before [people], that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Listen. Read Matthew 5:13 together. If God …
Epiphany 2020 – Week 4
Memorize this verse as a family: Matthew 5:3: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Listen. People use glasses in order to be able to see. Jesus gathers his disciples to give them glasses that will help them see in his new kingdom. Jesus’ kingdom will be different from …
Epiphany 2020 – Week 3
Memorize this verse as a family: Matthew 4:17: From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of God is near.” Listen. During the season of Epiphany (Epiphany means show), we have been learning stories that show us what Jesus is like. So far, we have heard other people tell us who …
Epiphany 2020 – Week 2
Memorize this verse as a family: John 1:41-42a: The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (this is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Listen. In the season of Epiphany we are learning stories about Jesus that show us what he is …
Epiphany 2020 – Week 1
Memorize this verse as a family: Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship …
