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Follow that star

5 - 11 January 2020

Overwhelmed with joy

Matthew 2.1-12

Wise men follow a star, which leads them to Jerusalem and Herod’s court. They are advised to proceed to Bethlehem where they find a baby boy. They are ‘overwhelmed with joy’ and present gifts before leaving ‘by another road’.

This week’s resources explore: different responses to a new king.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Epiphany Year A
Isaiah 60.1-6 Psalm 72.1-7,10-14 Ephesians 3.1-12 Matthew 2.1-12

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Young people page

Young people page

Picture pointers

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Live your faith

Live your faith

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Hymns, songs & music

Hymns, songs & music

Children's sheets

Children's sheets

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This week's images

Bible study

Bible study

PostScript

PostScript

Find more resources on these readings

  • Epiphany focused on Matthew 2.1-12 (2026)
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  • Epiphany focused on Matthew 2.1-12 (2014)
  • Epiphany focused on Matthew 2.1-12 (2011)
  • Epiphany focused on Matthew 2.1-12 (2008)