The Sundays after Epiphany began with Jesus\u2019 baptism and end with three disciples\u2019 vision of his transfiguration. In Mark\u2019s story of Jesus\u2019 baptism, apparently only Jesus sees the Spirit descending and hears the words from heaven. But now Jesus\u2019 three closest friends hear the same words naming him God\u2019s Beloved. As believers, Paul writes, we are enabled to see the God-light in Jesus\u2019 face, because the same God who created light in the first place has shone in our hearts to give us that vision. The light of God\u2019s glory in Jesus has enlightened us through baptism and shines in us also for others to see.<\/p>\n
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