God speaks many words, but he has only one ultimate purpose in the world. As our catechism says, “God’s chief end in preaching is to glorify his name.” He draws people to discover delight in his Son, Jesus Christ. That is the delight the Father has. He says of his Son, Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. (Isa. 42:1) Those words are echoed at Christ’s baptism and transfiguration, when the