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Year C Epiphany Sunday — 1 Corinthians 15:4, 5, 6

Year C Epiphany Sunday — 1 Corinthians 15:4, 5, 6
Year C Epiphany Sunday — 1 Corinthians 15:4, 5, 6 (grayscale)

Scripture

Testament: New Testament

Book: 1 Corinthians

Chapter: 15

Verse: 4, 5, 6

Lectionary

Year: C

Season: Epiphany Season

Week: Eighth Sunday After Epiphany

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Lectionary Meaning

Theological Focus

This final Sunday before Lent concludes the Epiphany season by looking toward the ultimate manifestation of God’s glory. It grounds our daily ethical living in the hope of the final victory over death and the transformation of all things. It serves as a bridge between the light of Christ's birth and the shadow of the cross, reminding us that the end of the story is already written in light.

Scriptural Connection

The text from 1 Corinthians 15 emphasizes the reality of the resurrection appearances. Because Christ is raised and was seen by many, our faith is not based on myth but on a transformative historical encounter. This theological certainty provides the stamina needed for the long journey of discipleship, assuring us that our labor in the Lord is never in vain, even when results are not immediately visible.

Sermon Ideas

Use the imagery of 'witness' to discuss how the Gospel addresses our deepest fears. Encourage the congregation to see their mundane acts of service as part of a cosmic victory that has already been won. Preachers might focus on the 'steadfast and immovable' nature of a life built on the resurrection, challenging the faithful to live with a hope that the world cannot shake.