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The Epiphany of our Lord: January 6, 2005

Currents in Theology and Mission,  Oct, 2004  by Elaine Siemsen

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The Epiphany story, when rescued from banal sappiness, offers insight into God's plan for the learned, the scientific, the questioning. The eager minds of these visitors are challenged by the universe's response to God's activity. The studious practices of these scientists is rewarded by God's revelation of power in the humble birth of the child.

These visitors learned the song of God. They came to Bethlehem practicing the song. Their studies revealed lyrics that spoke of the restoration of balance in the universe and repairing the harmony between humanity and nature. The symbols of the Epiphany story, a star and traveling scholars, offer us the answer to a modern question. God desires people of intelligence, people of creativity, and people of compassion to sing the song of the Christ. ES

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