NL111 Swords into Plowshares

November 22, 2026

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Commentary on Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; then 2:1-4

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Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

God of deliverance, you promised prosperity and peace to the exiles of Jerusalem. Grant us to prosper, not for riches, but for faith, so that our lives may be a blessing to all. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

HYMNS

Lead on, O king eternal ELW 806
Jerusalem, my happy home ELW 628
At the name of Jesus ELW 416, H82 435, UMH 168

CHORAL

Jerusalem, Hubert Parry

Ceiling, Salzburg Cathedral
Ceiling, Salzburg Cathedral. Image by Marco Sacchi via Flickr; licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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