Second Sunday After The Epiphany
Lectionary Preaching Workbook
COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Lesson 1: Isaiah 62:1-5 (C, RC, E)
This passage, part of what is generally referred to by those in the know as Trito-Isaiah, is an anthology of prophetic poetry. In this passage, the poet evangelist pronounces God's promise of restoration of the ruined city, that Zion will be restored and her exiled people will return. The city shall be great again. He uses the analogy of a young couple happily and newly married, promising that God and the people will continue in a relationship which will be happy and intimate.