Epiphany

Saturday in Epiphany

Saturday, February 5, 2028

FIRST READING

Judges 3:7-11

Verse 7. So the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; they forgot the LORD their God and served the Baals and the Asherahs. Verse 8. Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram-naharaim, and the Israelites served him eight years. Verse 9. But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. Verse 10. The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. Verse 11. So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

PSALM

Psalm 138

Verse 1. Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.
Verse 2. I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.
Verse 3. On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
Verse 4. All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.
Verse 5. They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.
Verse 6. Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.
Verse 7. If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.
Verse 8. The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever — do not abandon the works of Your hands.

SECOND READING

Luke 4:42-44

Verse 42. At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving. Verse 43. But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.” Verse 44. And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea.