Wise Ones Worship Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)
The Epiphany of our Lord, Sunday, January 7, 2024
Good News of Great Joy: For All People
First Reading: Numbers 24:15-17. God compels the heathen magician Balaam to prophesy that out of the nation of Israel would come one who would shine like a star for all people to see.
Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 28-32. Paul writes about his passion for sharing the good news with all peoples.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12. Wise Ones Worship Jesus.
Thanks be to God for his good news of great joy for all people. Thanks be to God who has le us to believe that wise ones worship Jesus.
Pastor Nate Kassulke