A reading from the book of Deuteronomy.

Moses spoke to the people, saying: “The priest will then receive the basket from you and will set in front of the altar of Yahweh. Then you will declare before Yahweh, “My ancestor was a wandering Aramean who went down to Egypt with a small household and lived there as an alien. There they became a nation great, strong, and numerous. When the Egyptians mistreated and oppressed us, imposing hard labor upon us, we cried to Yahweh, the God of our ancestors, who heard our cry and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression.  Yahweh brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand and outstretched arm, with terrifying power, with signs and wonders.  Yahweh gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. Therefore, I have brought now the first fruits of the products of the soil that you, O God, have given me.” Then you must set them before Yahweh and bow down before Yahweh.

The Word of God recorded in the book of Deuteronomy.