First Lesson: Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Theme: Fourth Servant Song: The redemptive Servant

Call to Worship
Pastor: The Son of God has died in our place. He lived without sin; but in his death, he bore the sins of all humanity.
People: He was despised and rejected, the outcast of society. Yet his sacrifice atones for our sins.
Pastor: Jesus' death gives us redemption because God sent him to save us from sin. And Jesus was faithful to that mission.
People: Our hearts are heavy because of our Lord's suffering. But we rejoice at the same time, because our Lord's death brings God's gift of new life.

Collect
Father in heaven, who grieves over the sins of humanity, yet whose love provides forgiveness in the atoning death of your Son: Convict us of our sins against your love, and convince us of your …