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Epiphany 2012

New Year, New Beginnings, New Possibilities!

What is Epiphany?
Epiphany is observed on January 6th every year. The Epiphany celebration remembers the three miracles that manifest 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 Magi, Christ's baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle at the wedding in Cana. These three events are central to the definition of Epiphany, and its meaning is drawn from these occurrences.

The significance behind the visit of the Magi 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.

The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River revealed his divinity as the Son of God. John the Baptist, according to Matthew 3:16-17, testifies of the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus like a dove, and a voice from heaven saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."

For the Church, the Epiphany represents a responsibility to reveal Jesus as the Divine Son and Savior sent by God the Father to atone for the sins of mankind. It is a time of healing and fellowship, where the Church comes together in the covenant of brotherhood to love one another as Christ commanded.

For many Christians, the definition of Epiphany is a reminder of God the Father's unlimited love and mercy, which He has extended to all of mankind through the revelation of His Son, and of the hope of salvation that is now manifest for all who come to him in faith.

Sermon Series for Epiphany 2012

8 January The 1st Sunday of Epiphany
The Visit of the Three Magi
Matthew 2:1-12
Revd Foo Chee Meng

15 January The 2nd Sunday of Epiphany
The Baptism of Jesus Christ
Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:31-34
Revd Edwin Tan

22 January The 3rd Sunday of Epiphany
The First Miracle at the Wedding in Cana
John 2:1-11
Revd David Lee

29 January The 4th Sunday of Epiphany
The Young Man Who Came to Jesus
Matthew 19:13-30, Mark 10:13-30, Luke 18:18-30
Revd Edwin Tan

5 February
Encountering Jesus: The Power of His Touch
Matthew 7:28 - 8:4
Revd Edwin Tan

12 February
Encountering Jesus: The Power of His Love
Matthew 9:9-13
Revd Foo Chee Meng

19 February
Encountering Jesus: The Power of His Mercy
John 5:1-10,16-17
Revd Edwin Tan

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8 January 2012
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15 January 2012
全心信靠 符致明牧师 1月15日
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