Taking Jesus Off The Shelf

Series: Celebrate Christmas @ Excelsior United Methodist Church

January 04, 2026 | Rev. Terry Benedett-Farmer

The story of the birth of the Christ child named Jesus comes to an end this week with the arrival of the magi; we Christians call it Epiphany celebrated on January 6th. A question for discussion around your table: How many magi/kings/wise men are there? Random answers first then read Matthew 2:1-12. Yes, you will be asked for an answer in worship this Sunday!
Epiphany has other meanings such as (1) a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being, (2) any moment of sudden revelation or insight. This story ends with an upside-down revelation that is still changing the world. What seems to be an end is really a beginning or maybe it's the middle: only in this time zone.

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