The Forerunner Explains: The Christ is Here

To his disciples

DIVINE SERVICE I

Page 15 in the blue supplement

OPENING HYMN - 23

Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel

 PRAYER OF THE DAY

Hear our prayers, Lord Jesus Christ, and come with the good news of your mighty deliverance. Drive the darkness from our hearts and fill us with your light; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (spoken)

FIRST LESSON – Isaiah 35:1-10

PSALM OF THE DAY – Psalm 146

SECOND LESSON – James 5:7-11

GOSPEL – Matthew 11:2-11

HYMN OF THE DAY - 235

Praise the Almighty; My Soul, Adore Him

SERMON

Matthew 11:2-11

Who is Jesus?

HYMN - 12

Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes

CLOSING HYMN - 6

Come, O Long-Expecred Jesus