Three-Year Lectionary
Study the appointed readings, prayers and resources for Series A, Series B and Series C through the Church Year.
January 6, 2027
See TodayEpiphany
Three-Year Lectionary · Series B
- First Reading
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Isaiah 60:1–6 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Psalm
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Psalm 72:1–11 (12–15) (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Epistle
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Eph. 3:1–12 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Gospel
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Matt. 2:1–12 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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Epiphany
Three-Year Lectionary · Series B
About this service
The Lord God Is Manifested in the Incarnate Son
The Feast of the Epiphany centers in the visit of the Magi from the East. In that respect, it is a “thirteenth day” of Christmas, and yet it also marks the beginning of a new liturgical season. Where Christmas has focused on the incarnation of our Lord, that is, on God becoming flesh, the season of Epiphany emphasizes the manifestation or self-revelation of God in that same flesh of Christ. For the Lord Himself has entered our darkness and rises upon us with the brightness of His true light (Is. 60:1–2). He does so chiefly by His Word of the Gospel, which He causes to be preached within His Church on earth, not only to the Jews but also to the Gentiles (Eph. 3:8–10). As the Magi were guided by the promises of Holy Scripture to find and worship the Christ Child with His mother in the house (Matt. 2:5–11), so does He call disciples from all nations by the preaching of His Word to find and worship Him within His Church (Is. 60:3–6).
Source: LCMS Worship, Lectionary Summaries — Three-Year Lectionary Series B (opens in a new tab). Used by permission. These pages may be reproduced for congregational use only. Commercial reproduction, or reproduction for sale of this work or any portion of this work, without the written permission of the copyright holder, is prohibited. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Scripture quoted in the summary is from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Introit, Gradual and Verse
Source: LCMS Three-Year Series (B) Propers Chart (opens in a new tab). Citations only; no liturgical or Scripture text is reproduced.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of the Church for January 6, 2024 — Responsive Form
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Almighty God enthroned forever, You love righteousness and hate wickedness. For our sakes, You sent Your only begotten Son to suffer the wages of our sin, that we might be holy in Your sight. As You have poured grace and salvation upon us, so anoint us also with the oil of gladness and the hope of everlasting life. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Holy God, eternal Light, You made Paul a minister according to the gift of Your grace. Embolden our pastors to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ. Open our ears to hear and our hearts to believe their message that the King of kings has given His life for us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, You prepared a place for Your Son, Jesus, in the womb of the Virgin Mary and in the home of Mary and Joseph. Bless our homes and all who dwell in them, that Your Word would be heard and Your mercy be shown therein. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, bring an end to all threats of violence. Raise up leaders who will act with integrity, pursue justice and follow Your commands. Grant to all people the blessings of food, shelter, medical care and safety, and sustain those whose duty it is to protect and defend. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give to the afflicted Your comforting presence, relief in their suffering and healing according to Your will. Sustain Your servants who trust in You [especially _____________]. Give hope to the weary and peace to the dying. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, You brought the Magi of old to worship Your Son, Jesus, and so You have brought us to worship Him also. Receive our gifts and give us Christ in His body and blood, that we may return home according to Your holy way. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, You have anointed Your Son to be our Savior and have established His throne forever and ever. Grant that we who are called by His name would see His reign spread among all nations; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — Series B 2023–2024 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Prayers of the Church for January 6, 2024 — Ektene Form
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the Church of God, upon whom Christ has poured His grace and salvation, that she may continue holy in His sight, anointed with the oil of gladness and the hope of everlasting life, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all pastors, that God would embolden them like His servant Paul to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ; and that He would open the ears and hearts of their listeners to believe the message that the King of kings has given His life for all, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all Christian homes, that the Word of God would dwell richly therein, just as Christ Himself once dwelt in the home of Mary and Joseph, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For an end to all threats of violence, that the Lord would raise up leaders who act with integrity, pursue justice and follow the Lord’s commands, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the security of our people, that God would grant them the blessings of food, shelter, medical care and safety, sustaining those whose duty it is to protect and defend, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the afflicted, [especially _____________,] that God would give them the comfort of His presence, relief in their suffering and healing according to His will, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who, like the Magi of old, have come to worship Christ and offer Him gifts, that receiving His body and blood, we may return home according to His holy way, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
Heavenly Father, You have anointed Your Son to be our Savior and have established His throne forever and ever. Grant that we who are called by His name would see His reign spread among all nations; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — Series B 2023–2024 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Hymn of the Day
LSB 395 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
The LCMS Hymn of the Day list appoints this hymn as the Hymn of the Day for The Epiphany of Our Lord (One-Year) and Epiphany (Series A, B and C).
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn of the Day — Arranged by Church Year, p. 167 (opens in a new tab). Appointment identity only. Lutheran Service Book text and LCMS study content are not reproduced.
Suggested hymns
- Entrance LSB 396 Arise and Shine in Splendor
- Distribution LSB 397 As with Gladness Men of Old
- Distribution LSB 630 Now, My Tongue, the Mystery Telling
- Distribution LSB 401 From God the Father, Virgin-Born
- Closing LSB 398 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn Suggestions — Three-Year Lectionary Series B 2023–24 (opens in a new tab). Hymn numbers and titles only; hymn texts are not reproduced. Reproduction for individual, church or school use does not require permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.