God’s MVP

First Sunday after Epiphany – Baptism of Our Lord Bible Readings Isaiah 42:1-7, Acts 10:34-38, Mark 1:11, Matthew 3:13–17 Worship FolderPastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Isaiah 42:1-7The First Servant Song The Servant Is Called to Bring Justice1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight. I am placing my Spirit on him. He will announce a just verdict for the nations.2 He will not cry out. He will not raise his voice. He will not make his voice heard in the street. 3 A bent reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not snuff out. He will faithfully bring forth a just verdict. 4 He will not burn out, and he will not be broken until he establishes justice on the earth. The coastlands will wait for his law. 5 This is what the true God says, the Lord who creates the heavens and stretches them out, who spreads out the earth and everything that it produces, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk on it. 6 I am the Lord. I have called you in righteousness. I will hold on to your hand, and I will guard you. I will appoint you to be a covenant for the people, to be a light for the nations, 7 to open the eyes of the blind, to bring the prisoners out from the dungeon, and to bring those who sit in darkness out of prison.The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved.Take a Moment to recall something from today’s message. Ask Jesus to create for you opportunities to use your words, activities and thoughts to glorify Him this week.We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you!