COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Isaiah 25:6-9
We have here the eschatological feast of God. It is to be held on Mount Zion. The banquet is for all people. Not only will God provide a banquet but he will destroy humanity's worst enemy, death. Tears will be wiped away and God will remove disgrace from the peoples of the earth. All of this is God's work of salvation.

Epistle: Revelation 21:1-6a
John is given a vision of the new earth and heaven. The present earth and heaven will pass away. The new earth and heaven are the creation of God who will live with his people. Consequently, there will be no death. All is made new by the Eternal One.

Gospel: John 11:32-44
When Jesus arrived at the home of Mary and Martha, Lazarus was dead four days. Both sisters confronted Jesus with the charge that if he…