Open Word

Semicontinuous (Track 1)

FIRST READING

Isaiah 66:1-13

Verse 1. This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? Verse 2. Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Verse 3. Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations. Verse 4. So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Verse 5. You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.” Verse 6. Hear the uproar from the city; listen to the voice from the temple! It is the voice of the LORD, repaying His enemies what they deserve! Verse 7. “Before she was in labor, she gave birth; before she was in pain, she delivered a boy. Verse 8. Who has heard of such as this? Who has seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be delivered in an instant? Yet as soon as Zion was in labor, she gave birth to her children. Verse 9. Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?” says the LORD. “Or will I who deliver close the womb?” says your God. Verse 10. Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her, Verse 11. so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight yourselves in her glorious abundance. Verse 12. For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees. Verse 13. As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”

PSALM

Psalm 76

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.

His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.

There He shattered the flaming arrows, the shield and sword and weapons of war.

You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains filled with game.

The valiant lie plundered; they sleep their last sleep. No men of might could lift a hand.

At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and rider lie stunned.

You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?

From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still

when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth.

Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.

Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared.

He breaks the spirits of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.

Complementary (Track 2)

FIRST READING

Ezekiel 39:21-40:4

Text not available in the Berean Standard Bible.

PSALM

Psalm 141

A Psalm of David. I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You.

May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering.

Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil thing or take part in works of wickedness with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies.

Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.

When their rulers are thrown down from the cliffs, the people will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

As when one plows and breaks up the soil, so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol.

But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.

Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers.

Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.

SECOND READING

1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

Text not available in the Berean Standard Bible.