Open Word

FIRST READING

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13

Text not available in the Berean Standard Bible.

PSALM

Psalm 27:1-6

Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.

Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

SECOND READING

Luke 5:27-32

Verse 27. After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, Verse 28. and Levi got up, left everything, and followed Him. Verse 29. Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them. Verse 30. But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Verse 31. Jesus answered, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. Verse 32. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”