Dec 11, 2022 Sermon - Isaiah 35:1-7 - 3rd Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 35:1-7 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition The Return of the Redeemed to Zion 35 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus 2 it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and shouting. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God.]][a] 3 Strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees. 4 Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.” 5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be opened; 6 then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert; 7 the burning sand shall become a pool and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp;[b] the grass shall become reeds and rushes. Footnotes a) 34.17–35.2 Q ms lacks 34.17–35.2 b) 35.7 Cn: Heb in the haunt of jackals is her resting place