Irreverently Reverend

  Epiphany Sunday 1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage."   3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6 'And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" 7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared.   8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word ...

  First Sunday after Epiphany In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,  2  asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.”  3  When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him;  4  and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born.  5  They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6  ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,     are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler     who is to shepherd my people Israel.’” 7  Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared.  8...