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Reader: “I have set my face like a stone,”
Response: “determined to do his will.”
Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9a
>The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom,
>so that I know how to comfort the weary.
>Morning by morning he wakens me
>and opens my understanding to his will.
>The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me,
>and I have listened.
>I have not rebelled or turned away.
>I offered my back to those who beat me
>and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard.
>I did not hide my face
>from mockery and spitting.
>Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,
>I will not be disgraced.
>Therefore, I have set my face like a stone,
>determined to do his will.
>And I know that I will not be put to shame.
>He who gives me justice is near.
>Who will dare to bring charges against me now?
>Where are my accusers?
>Let them appear!
>See, the Sovereign Lord is on my side!
>Who will declare me guilty?
Reader: “This is the troubling word of God.”
Response: “Lord, have mercy.”
Response: “determined to do his will.”
Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9a
>The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom,
>so that I know how to comfort the weary.
>Morning by morning he wakens me
>and opens my understanding to his will.
>The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me,
>and I have listened.
>I have not rebelled or turned away.
>I offered my back to those who beat me
>and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard.
>I did not hide my face
>from mockery and spitting.
>Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,
>I will not be disgraced.
>Therefore, I have set my face like a stone,
>determined to do his will.
>And I know that I will not be put to shame.
>He who gives me justice is near.
>Who will dare to bring charges against me now?
>Where are my accusers?
>Let them appear!
>See, the Sovereign Lord is on my side!
>Who will declare me guilty?
Reader: “This is the troubling word of God.”
Response: “Lord, have mercy.”
