First Reading
Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13
Read this as the first big movement of the day. Notice what God is doing, who is speaking, and what part of the story or teaching should stay with you.
1Sorrow to the provoking, and rescued city, the dove.
2She has not hearkened to the voice, neither has she received discipline: she has not trusted in the Lord, she drew not near to her God.
9Because then I will restore to the people a chosen lip, that all may call upon the name of the Lord, and may serve him with one shoulder.
10From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, shall my suppliants the children of my dispersed people bring me an offering.
11In that day you shall not be ashamed for all your doings, in which you have transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of you your proud boasters, and you shall no more be lifted up because of my holy mountain.
12And I will leave in the midst of you a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do sin, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.