First Lesson: Isaiah 62:6-7, 10-12

Theme: The ransomed and redeemed people of God

Exegetical Note
The Judaean prophet confidently announces a renewed Jerusalem, and proclaims that with its approaching salvation (i.e., savior) its inhabitants will prove not only unforsaken, but indeed the holy, redeemed and ransomed people of God.

Call to Worship
Leader: Behold, God has proclaimed it far and wide upon the earth:
People: OUR SALVATION, OUR SAVIOR COMES!
Leader: Our Savior comes bearing rewards, and the greatest is this:
People: WE SHALL BE CALLED THE HOLY PEOPLE, THE REDEEMED OF GOD, THE RANSOMED, THE UNFORSAKEN.

Collect
O God, our Help and Redeemer, who never forsake your people, open our hearts to receive the salvation in your Son; that we may truly live as your holy and redeemed peopl…