Theme: The Christ's all-encompassing mission

Exegetical Note
The first six verses of this selection comprise what is called the Second Servant Song of Deutero-Isaiah, which identifies the servant with the people of Israel, whose universal mission has been (figuratively speaking) from the womb. New Testament writers (e.g., Luke 2:32, Acts 13:47 and 26:23, Galatians 1:15) saw here a reference to the Christ's all-encompassing mission, for which he was destined even prior to his birth.

Call to Worship
Leader: We gather today as servants of the …