“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29).  This confession is an axis in the Divine Service, where saints of every land contemplate that Jesus bears the sin for the whole world.  In the aftermath of this Agnus Dei, believers anticipate receiving the bread and wine of the Messiah.  This divine forgiveness food sustains our faith until we, too, are found guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus.   

 

Isaiah 49:1-7

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

John 1:29-42a

 

Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“O God of Light”     LSB 836   ( January hymn of the month)

“The Only Son from Heaven”     LSB 402 

“O Love, How Deep, How High, How Broad”     LSB 544

“All Glory Be to God Alone”     LSB 948

“The Gifts God Freely Gives”     LSB 602

“Lamb of God”     LSB 550

“Lamb of God, Pure and Holy”     LSB 434

“O God, My Faithful God”     LSB 696