First Lesson Isaiah 42:1-9

Theme: God's Servant in whom he delights

Call to Worship
Pastor: God spoke through the prophet Isaiah describing his anointed servant with whom he was delighted.
People: When we think of Jesus' baptism, we cannot help thinking he was anointed to fulfill that prophecy.
Pastor: Jesus was certainly anointed with God's Spirit, and came as light to the nations.
People: He gives deliverance, freedom, and salvation. He is all that humanity needs, and all that God would want his anointed Servant to be. Praise his name!

Collect
O Lord God, our heavenly Father: Your promise of an anointed Servant has been fulfilled in Jesus. Grant that his ministry may so fulfill our needs; that we too, may delight in his healing work, and recognize him as your anointed one. Hear us for…