2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Second Sunday after the Epiphany – Year A

Lectionary & Scripture Texts

Core lectionary listings and printable texts for the day.

• Vanderbilt RCL — Second Sunday after the Epiphany (printable PDF)
• The Lectionary Page — Readings for Epiphany 2A (RCL)
• UMC Discipleship — Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A (overview & references)
• Disciples of Christ — Lectionary listing (see January 18, 2026: Second Sunday after the Epiphany)

Study & Commentary

Recent exegetical and theological reflections for sermon prep.

• Working Preacher — Commentary on John 1:29–42 (Cody J. Sanders, 2026)
• Center for Excellence in Preaching — John 1:29–42 Commentary
• Journey with Jesus — “What Are You Looking For?” (John 1:29–42)
• Girardian Lectionary — Epiphany 2A (RCL reflections)
• CRI Voice — Epiphany 2A Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle notes
• Bob Cornwall — “Behold the Lamb of God” (Lectionary Reflection, Epiphany 2A)

Sermons & Homiletical Reflections

Sample sermons (varied theological and homiletical styles) to spark your own approach.

• Michael Marsh — “Looking for the Way Home” (John 1:29–42, Epiphany 2A)
• Journey to Penuel — “Come and See” (Epiphany 2A sermon)
• Pastor Dawn Hutchings — “Jesus, the Lamb of God… It Ain’t Necessarily So”
• A Sermon for Every Sunday (PDF) — Carla Pratt Keyes, Second Sunday after Epiphany (John 1:29–42)
• Pastor Sings — “Come and See” sermon on John 1:29–42

Worship & Liturgy

Prayers, calls to worship, and service ideas keyed to Isaiah 49, Psalm 40, and John 1.

• UMC Discipleship — Liturgical Resources (calls to worship, prayers, benediction)
• engageworship / Area 52 — Creative worship ideas (search for Epiphany 2A / John 1:29–42)
• re:Worship — Prayers & liturgy tagged Epiphany 2A

Art & Visual Resources

Visuals and reflections for slides, bulletin covers, or meditation.

• Stushie Art — Ordinary 2A / Epiphany 2A art & coloring pages (John 1:29–42; Psalm 40)
• Art & Faith Matters — “Brothers” (John 1:29–42, Epiphany 2A)

Podcasts & Audio

Listen while you drive or walk — conversation partners on this week’s texts.

• Pulpit Fiction, Ep. 46 — “Who invited John?” (Second Sunday after Epiphany A)
• Sermon Brainwave (Working Preacher) — Epiphany 2A (John 1:29–42) — YouTube