February 2026
“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” It is the season when you see Jesus begin His public ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. During Epiphany, as we come to understand the true identity of Jesus, we realize that God is also revealing own new—and true—identity as well. Today’s readings reveal How through Jesus we have become His blessed people through faith in Him.
You may not feel blessed when you are hungry or insulted or mourning the death of a loved one. You may not be in the mood to boast when you feel foolish, weak, or lowly. But knowing your difficulties, Jesus still chose you to be His own. He gives you many gifts, and He Himself calls you “blessed!”
Already in the Old Testament, as seen in our reading from Zephaniah, the Lord promises that those who trust Him will not be put to shame. In our Gospel Lesson from Matthew—the Beatitudes—our Savior turns the ideas of the world upside down. He shows us how God’s value system is the opposite of what unbelievers think. God turns pain into pleasure, sorrow into joy, and curses into blessings. And once we reach our final goal, He will forever eliminate pain, sorrow and curses. In Jesus we learn our true identity: Blessed.
Join us February 1 for our sermon on Matthew 5:1–12
“Blessed Are You Who…”
Click Here for: Service Folder for Online Worship February 1
Pastor Jim Proeber will fill in on February 8 and 15
Here are the links to those service folders:
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