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FIRST READING

1 Samuel 3:10-4:1a

Text not available in the Berean Standard Bible.

PSALM

Psalm 29

A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters.

The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.

He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.

The voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire.

The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh.

The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “Glory!”

The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.

The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

SECOND READING

Acts 9:10-19a

Verse 10. In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered. Verse 11. “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. Verse 12. In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” Verse 13. But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. Verse 14. And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.” Verse 15. “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. Verse 16. I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” Verse 17. So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Verse 18. At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized, Verse 19. and after taking some food, he regained his strength.