Third Sunday in Epiphany

Jesus’ ministry of teaching and healing creates confident trust, living hope, and a

culture that embraces all life as a gift and blessing of God.

1. Jesus preaches the Good News of the Kingdom

a. To those living in spiritual darkness, overshadowed by death

b. The Kingdom of Heaven is near/at hand

2. Jesus brings Kingdom gifts of healing and relief

a. He who takes away sin also removes its effects

b. His blessing as passed into the visible and spoken Word

3. Jesus’ teaching and healing creates a culture of life

a. Sees all of life as a blessing of God

b. Sees life as a gift to be freely received and gladly shared