Open Word

Semicontinuous (Track 1)

FIRST READING

Isaiah 14:1-2

Verse 1. For the LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again He will choose Israel and settle them in their own land. The foreigner will join them and unite with the house of Jacob. Verse 2. The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD’s land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors.

PSALM

Psalm 17:1-7, 15

A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer— it comes from lips free of deceit.

May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right.

You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.

As for the deeds of men — by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.

Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.

As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Complementary (Track 2)

FIRST READING

Proverbs 10:1-5

Verse 1. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. Verse 2. Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Verse 3. The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked. Verse 4. Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Verse 5. He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

PSALM

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.

The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.

The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season.

You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.

The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.

My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.

SECOND READING

Philippians 4:10-15

Verse 10. Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. Verse 11. I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. Verse 12. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. Verse 13. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Verse 14. Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. Verse 15. And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.