4th Sunday after Epiphany

Core texts and lectionary overviews for Epiphany 4A.

Vanderbilt RCL – 4th Sunday after Epiphany (Year A) – Full text layout of all readings (RCL).
Episcopal Church – Epiphany 4 (Year A) – RCL readings with collects and liturgical notes.
LectServe – 4th Sunday after Epiphany 2026 (RCL) – Readings, psalm, and basic Sunday overview.

Exegetical and theological work on Micah 6 and the Beatitudes for busy preachers.

SALT Project – “Blessing First” (Epiphany 4) – Accessible, justice-oriented commentary tying Micah 6:8 to Matthew 5:1–12.
Sacredise – Epiphany 4A – Contextual reflection plus worship themes for Micah 6 & the Beatitudes.
Calvin Institute – Epiphany 4A Sermon Commentaries – Commentaries on all four texts with preaching angles.
Working Preacher – Matthew 5:1–12 (Year A, 2026) – Current gospel commentary keyed to Feb 1, 2026.
Working Preacher – Micah 6:1–8 – Background on the covenant lawsuit and “what does the Lord require…”.
Girardian Lectionary – Epiphany 4A – Girardian reading of power, violence, and blessing in these texts.

Sample sermons and homiletical reflections to spark structure and focus.

David Lose – “Recognizing Blessing” (Epiphany 4A) – Sermon on seeing the Beatitudes as declarations, not conditions.
Journey to Penuel – “Expecting to Be Blessed” – Narrative sermon weaving Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5 together.
Bob Cornwall – “What to Bring Before God?” (Micah 6) – Reflection on worship, justice, and what God actually requires.
CPC Church – “What Next?” (Epiphany 4A) – Sermon exploring discipleship through the lens of the Beatitudes.

Prayers, calls to worship, and service ideas keyed to Micah 6 & Matthew 5.

UMC Discipleship – Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A – Planning notes and thematic framing for worship.
Reflectionary – Micah 6 & Beatitudes Worship Resources – Prayers and worship ideas connecting justice and blessing.
Re:Worship – Call to Worship (Micah 6:1–8) – Multiple calls to worship and responsive prayers.
Re:Worship – Liturgy for a Time of Nationalism (Epiphany 4A) – Full liturgy built around Micah 6:1–8 and peacemaking.

Visuals for slides, bulletins, and preaching on Micah 6:8 and the Beatitudes.

Stushie Art – Micah 6 Art & Bulletin Covers – Downloadable bulletin art and coloring pages.
Christian.Art – Matthew 5:1–12 – Daily gospel image and reflection on the Beatitudes.
Art & Theology – “The Beatitudes” (Artful Devotion) – Curated artworks and reflection on Jesus’ blessings.

Listen-while-you-drive resources for sermon prep on this Sunday.

Pulpit Fiction – Epiphany 4A – Podcast notes and discussion of Micah 6 & Matthew 5.
Sermon Brainwave #885 – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – Round-table conversation on all four texts.
Faith Presbyterian Tacoma – Micah 6:1–8 Sermon Audio – Audio sermon focused on the Micah text and discipleship.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany – Year A