COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Isaiah 25:6-9
Through his prophet, the Lord promises to make a joyous feast for his people on Mt. Zion, replete with rich food and wine. God will remove the pall of gloom and sorrow by destroying death and personally wiping away the tears from the eyes of his people.

Epistle: Revelation 21:1-6a
John's vision of the new heaven and new earth, predicted by Isaiah (65:17; 66:22). The sea, symbolic of unrest and turbulence, is no more. The new Jerusalem descends from heaven, with all the beauty of a bride. The voice of God himself is heard: "The home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them and be their God; and they will be his people." As in Isaiah's vision, God will wipe the tears from their eyes; death, mourning and crying will be done away.

Epistle: Rev…