First Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
The baby Jesus is now a man; a man beginning his ministry. Perhaps he is still trying to sort out in his mind what he is being called to do. He looks for validation and turns to his cousin, John. John, meanwhile, has been faithfully calling people to prepare, turn around, start over. He is pretty sure he will recognize Jesus, but he has not yet met him. When Jesus shows up, John goes into the water with him to baptize him, and both of them hear a voice from heaven. Jesus now knows he will be able to figure out what it is that he is being called to do.
Note: Episcopal Migration Ministries wrote special lesson plans for the first four weeks of the Season after the Epiphany. They can be found here.
Download the Lesson Plans for the First Sunday after the Epiphany
LPTW Epiphany 1, Year B, Younger Children
LPTW Epiphany 1, Year B, Older Children
LPTW Epiphany 1, Year B, Adults
LPTW Epiphany 1, Year B, All