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The lectionary epistle reading for Christmas 2 in Year A is Ephesians 1.3–14 (though it is worth starting reading from verse 1). Although broken up in English translations, this forms one long sentence in Greek—of 202 words! It is likely the longest Greek sentence in the New Testament.

In what is effectively an extended cascade of praise, Paul outlines what God has done for us in Jesus. We need to understand what Paul is saying—but hold the different ideas together as he does, and understand them not as intellectual ideas, but as things that draw us into the praise of God.

The gospel reading is from John 1, either the first 18 verses, or verses 10 to 18. The commentary is here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/jesus-the-word-become-flesh-in-john-1/

And the video discussion is here: https://youtu.be/7-0fxO7Z5Sg

For preaching on Epiphany, commentary is here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/the-meaning-of-epiphany-in-matt-2-myth-or-reality/

and video discussion is here: https://youtu.be/kbg2RChTpLA