St. John's Lutheran Church - Des Moines, Iowa

The witness of John the Baptist compels those around him to share further testimonies. Jesus is recognized by John the Baptist as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. In the text from Isaiah, the servant, identified as Israel, understands the mission – to bring the news of God’s victory to all the ends of the earth. Strengthened by Word and Sacrament, we are called to invite others to hear this saving Word made known to us.