Peter J. Gomes - "We Are the Gentiles" (January 5, 1997)

Epiphany is the moment in which the Gentiles are welcomed into the Jewish story of the Messiah's birth. Through the coming of the Magi, we are reminded that the Gospel is for those who are near and for those who are far off; the Gospel is inclusive. (Abstract created by Duke Divinity School staff.)

Sermon start time: (Part 1) 4:03. Sermon end time: (Part 1) 27:01.

Key quotation: “The lessons of Epiphany are meant to remind us that God’s gift of Himself comes to us who have no claim on it, who do not deserve it, indeed who may not even recognize it when it comes. God’s love for the world of His own creation is so great that He sends neither a message nor a messenger but comes Himself. And He comes to us all. Those of us who are from away, who are from the east, who are foreign, who are not Jews, who are not heirs of the promises. He comes to us. The good news of the Gospel is that the Gospel is inclusive.”