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Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. Psalm 119 is located in the center of the Bible and is the longest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 119 is about the importance of God’s Word in the life of the Psalmist and in your life as well.

Psalm 119 is broken up into twenty-two stanzas of eight verses each so Deborah crated twenty-two short daily devotional lessons which can be used for personal daily devotions or group Bible studies. Each stanza in Psalm 119 starts with a letter from the Hebrew alphabet so you will also learn about one letter of the Hebrew alphabet with each lesson.

Deborah includes a brief commentary, the daily Bible Scripture, a prayer, and a few questions at the end of each lesson for personal reflection or group discussion. This study will encourage you and inspire you to read and study the Bible, God’s Holy Word.

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I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.– Psalm 119:8

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Daily Bible Reading “I Will Keep Thy Statutes” (Psalm 119:1-8)

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Deborah H. Bateman

I Will Keep Thy Statutes

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:1-8. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible with 176 verses. It is in the middle of the Bible, and it is an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet. Although most acrostics are one verse, Psalm 119 is broken up into stanzas of eight verses with each letter. The number eight means “life from the dead,” because on the eighth day Jesus came back from the dead. We are going to break this chapter up into small bite-size pieces so it is easier to digest and we can take it all in.

This first portion of Scripture starts off with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet ALEPH. The Psalmist says, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.” Blessed are those who seek God with their whole heart. They keep His laws. They don’t practice sin, but walk in the ways of the LORD always.

The Psalmist professes to God that he knows God commanded us to diligently keep His precepts and confesses that he wishes he was able to do so, and then he wouldn’t be ashamed when he remembers all the commandments of God.

He declares to God that he will praise Him with a pure heart when he has learned of God’s righteous judgment. He proclaims that he will keep God’s statutes and begs God not to forsake him.

Even when we try with all of our might to walk in the ways of the LORD, we fall short, but God loves us and He will forgive us if we ask Him. He will help us and give us the strength we need to walk in His ways, if we diligently seek Him.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:1-8

1 ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

Things to Think About:

Do you desire to walk in the ways of the LORD?

How can we learn the ways of the LORD?

What part does praise play in our relationship with the LORD?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist reminds us that those who walk in Your ways are blessed. Forgive us of the times we have fallen short of living the life You desire for us to live. Help us to walk righteously before You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_alphabet

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Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word. – Psalm 119:169

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Daily Bible Reading “Hear My Cry, O LORD” (Psalm 119:169-176)

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Hear My Cry, O LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:169-176. This is the last stanza in Psalm 119. It starts with TAU, which may also be TAW, TAV, or TAF. It’s the twenty-second and last letter of the Hebrew alphabet. TAU represents the letter T, and its numerical value is 400. It is also thought to represent a signature or an inscription. A popular Hebrew saying is “From ALEPH to TAF” which is equivalent to the English saying “From A to Z,” and also means from beginning to end.

The Psalmist cries out to the LORD to hear his prayer, give him understanding of the Word of God, and deliver him according to the promises of God. He promises to give praise to the LORD when He has taught him the statutes of God.

He declares that he will speak of the Word of the LORD because all His commandments are righteous. He asks God to reach out His hand to help him, since he has chosen the precepts of God. He reminds the LORD that he has waited for His salvation and has found delight in the laws of God.

The Psalmist begs God to help him through the judgments of God and let his soul live so it can praise Him. He admits to the LORD that he has gone astray like a lost sheep and asks God to seek after him, as His servant, because he remembers the commandments of the LORD.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:169-176

169 TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.

170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

Things to Think About:

Do you ask God for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of His Word?

Have you ever wondered if God heard your prayers?

Have you ever cried out to God to help you out of a situation you got yourself into?

Have you ever strayed from God?

Did you notice that when you seek God, you will find Him right where you left Him?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist cries out for You to hear, and answer his prayer. Help us to bring our cares and concerns to You in prayer. Help us to stay faithful to Your Word. Help us not to stray as lost sheep, but to stay close to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

*http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/treeoflifeletters.htm

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Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. Psalm 119 is in the center of the Bible and is the longest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 119 is about the importance of God’s Word in the life of the Psalmist and in your life as well.

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Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. – Psalm 119:165

Daily Bible Reading “Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law” (Psalm 119:161-168)

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:161-168. This stanza from Psalm 119 starts with SCHIN, the twenty-first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Both SCHIN and sin are represented with the same letter. The Psalmist says he has been persecuted by princes even though they had no reason to persecute him, yet his heart is in awe of God’s Word.

He has suffered great persecution, but still rejoices in the Word of the LORD. He hates lying, but loves the law of God. He says he prays seven times a day and praises God because of His righteous judgments.

Verse 165, is one of my favorite verses, it says, “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” Even though he is going through all the persecution and turmoil in his life, the Psalmist finds peace in God’s Word and knows that God is there to see him through the situation.

The Psalmist reminds the LORD that he has put his hope in God’s salvation and done His commandments. He has kept the testimonies of the LORD and loved them more than anything. He has walked before God by keeping his commandments, testimonies, and precepts because He loves the LORD.

Do you find it hard sometimes to understand why you are going through troubled times, when you feel like you have been trying to walk in the ways of the LORD? The Psalmist in Psalm 119 seems to be wondering the same thing, because he keeps reminding the LORD of how much he loves and keeps the precepts, testimonies, and commandments of God. If we focus on God even when we are going through troubled times, we can have peace in the midst of the storms of our lives.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:116-168

161 SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

Things to Think About:

Can you claim verse 165 even when you are going through troubled times?

Do you love the Word of God?

Do you try to keep the Word of God before you daily to remind you of His promises?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist tells us that even though he is persecuted he still loves Your Word. Help us not to base our love for You on our circumstances. Help us to be able to claim verse 165 in our daily lives and keep our hearts and minds fixed on You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_alphabet

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Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments. – Psalm 119:156

Daily Bible Reading “Great Are Thy Tender Mercies, O LORD” (Psalm 119:153-160)

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Great Are Thy Tender Mercies, O LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:153-160. This stanza in Psalm 119 starts with RESH, the twentieth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. RESH represents the letter R and stands for Rabbi, or teacher. Its numerical value is 200. The Psalmist asks God to look at his afflictions and deliver him because he has not forgotten the laws of God. He cries out to God for deliverance.

He proclaims that salvation is far from the wicked because they don’t seek the statutes of the LORD. He exalts the LORD saying, “Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD,” and asks God to preserve his life according to His Word and His judgments.

Though he has many enemies who persecute him, he still does not turn away from God’s Word. He is disturbed about the way the faithless live because they disobey God’s Word. He asks God to think about how much he loves the precepts of God and cries out for God’s deliverance from the enemy because of the loving-kindness God has toward him.

The Psalmist ends this stanza by declaring that God’s Word is true from the beginning and all of His righteous judgments will endure forever.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:153-160

153 RESH. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.

157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.

160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

Things to Think About:

Have you ever gone through a long period of turmoil as the Psalmist did?

Did you wonder when God was going to deliver you from the attacks of the enemy?

Have you learned to stand on God’s Word no matter what your circumstances are?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist reminds us that even in times of trouble we can stand on Your Word. Help us to be faithful to You no matter what our circumstances are. Help us to trust You to deliver us from the enemy. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resh#Resh_in_Hebrew

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