There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.  He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. […]

He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;    he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones    but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things    but has […]

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,    we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter,    our tongues with songs of joy.Then it was said among the nations,    “The Lord has done great things for them.”The Lord has done great things for us,    and we are filled with joy. […]

I delight greatly in the Lord;     my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation    and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest,    and as a bride adorns herself with […]

They will rebuild the ancient ruins    and restore the places long devastated;they will renew the ruined cities    that have been devastated for generations.Strangers will shepherd your flocks;    foreigners will work your fields and vineyards.And you will be called priests of the Lord,    you will be named ministers […]

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,    because the Lord has anointed me    to proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,    to proclaim freedom for the captives    and release from darkness for the prisoners,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor    and the day of vengeance of […]

The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you,    who will prepare your way”—“a voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the […]

I will listen to what God the Lord says;    he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—    but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,    that his glory may dwell in our land. Love and faithfulness meet together;    righteousness and peace kiss […]

You who bring good news to Zion,    go up on a high mountain.You who bring good news to Jerusalem,    lift up your voice with a shout,lift it up, do not be afraid;    say to the towns of Judah,    “Here is your God!”See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power,    and […]