Second Sunday after Epiphany (A): A Witness to the Lamb
Of the four Gospels, John presents what we call the "highest Christology." From the outset, the Gospel of John presents Jesus as "the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (v. 1). No mention is made of Mary and Joseph. No shepherds came from the hills to behold the baby Jesus, and no wise men came from afar to worship Him with gifts. While John recognizes the humanity of Jesus, this gospel writer wants us to understand very clearly, "Jesus is the Logos" (Word), and this Word is God.