Second Sunday after the Epiphany – Year A
January 18, 2026 · Liturgical Color: Green
RCL Readings:
Isaiah 49:1–7 ·
Psalm 40:1–11 ·
1 Corinthians 1:1–9 ·
John 1:29–42
The Lectionary Landing — Curated starter links for preachers & worship leaders
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.
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