COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-14
God proclaims through his prophet a message of hope, comfort, and national revival. The time of the Babylonian captivity would come to an end and the people would come back to Zion rejoicing. God lavishes comfort on this people, whom he allowed to be punished.

Old Testament: Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3
The prophet exalts in the restoration of the nation and the cult, which becomes also his personal salvation. The joy he feels is like that of the bride and the groom, as they are cheerfully bedecked with the festal garments. In like manner, the captives are clothed with the robe of righteousness. The Lord's righteous reign is as sure as the spring time. All nations will see the splendor of Zion.

Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14
Paul extols the lavishness of God…