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by Deborah H. Bateman. There are a total of twenty-two lessons. If you haven’t already read the entire book, click the link above to get your copy.

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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.

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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Daily Bible Reading “You are Righteous, O LORD” (Psalm 119:137-144)

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

You are Righteous, O LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:137-144. This portion of Scripture from Psalm 119 starts with TZADDI, which is the eighteenth letter in the Hebrew alphabet. It represents the number 90, with its final number being 900. It is also representative of a fishhook.

The Psalmist declares the LORD, His judgments, and testimonies are righteous and faithful. He is consumed by zeal, because his enemies have forgotten God’s Words. He loves the purity of the Word of God. He feels small because he is despised by his enemies, yet he remembers the precepts of the LORD.

He proclaims that the LORD’S righteousness is everlasting and His law is the truth. He has been over taken by trouble and anguish, but he delights in the commandments of the LORD. He reminds us that the righteousness of the LORD’S testimonies is eternal and asks the LORD to give him understanding that he may live.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:137-144

137 TZADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall
live.

Things to Think About:

Do you consider the righteousness of the LORD?

Does it concern you that some people live in total disobedience to the Word of God?

Do you ask God to give you understanding so you can comprehend the Bible?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist reminds us of Your righteousness. Help us to treasure the truth and righteousness of Your word. Give us knowledge and understanding that we might comprehend Your word. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

– Psalm 119:137

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Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. – Psalm 119:133

Daily Bible Reading “Order My Steps in Your Word” (Psalm 119:129-136)

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Order My Steps in Your Word

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:129-136. This portion of Scripture from Psalm 119 starts with PE, the seventeenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is equal to the letter P and represents the number 80. The Psalmist begins by proclaiming that he keeps the testimonies of the LORD because of how wonderful they are. He says, God’s Word gives light and understanding to the simple.

The Psalmist pants because of his longing for God’s commandments. He asks God to look favorably on him and have mercy on him because of his love for God. He requests that God direct his steps according to His word and keep him from sin’s dominion.

He begs God to deliver him from the oppression of man and help him to keep the precepts of God. He asks God to shine His face upon him and teach him the ways of God. Tears flow from his eyes because of man’s disobedience to God’s laws.

Even though we don’t live in the Old Testament times where people were under the law, God’s Word still has principals and precepts that He wants His children to follow.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:129-136

129 PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

Things to Think About:

Do you love the Word of God?

Do you long to spend time studying the Word of God?

Does it break your heart when you see the sin and disobedience against God’s Word in the world today?
Do you desire God’s leadership, guidance, and direction in your life?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist reminds us of the importance of Your word in our life. He asks You to guide his steps. We ask You also to lead, guide, and direct our lives. Help us to be obedient to Your word. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “The Anchor Holds” (Psalm 119:121-128)

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

The Anchor Holds

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:121-128. This portion of Scripture from Psalm 119 starts with AIN, the sixteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It means eye and represents the letter O. The Psalmist is having trouble understanding why he has to go through the troubles he is facing. He has done what is right and just and begs God not to leave him at the mercies of his oppressors

He asks the LORD to watch over him, protect him and not let the enemy oppress him. He requests that the LORD be merciful to him and teach the statutes of the LORD to him. He reminds the LORD that he is a servant of His and asks Him to give him understanding so he can learn the testimonies of the LORD.

The Psalmist tells the LORD it is time for Him to act because his enemies have broken the laws of God. He declares that he loves the commandments of the LORD more than fine gold and considers all God’s precepts to be right, and hates every wrong way. He knows right from wrong and has learned to uphold righteousness and detest unrighteousness.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:121-128

121 AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

Things to Think About:

Have you ever been in a time in your life when you cried out to God for relief?

Have you ever wondered why God allowed you to go through something?

Have you ever begged God for mercy for you or for one of your family members?

Have you discovered that whatever you have to go through in life, if you hold onto God He will carry you through?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist reminds us there will be troubling times in this life, but if we turn our problems and troubles over to You, You will see us through them. Thank you for loving us and giving your only Son to die on the cross for our sins. Thank You for always being there to listen when we need to talk. Thank You for being a friend that sticks closer than a brother. We love you, LORD. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

– Psalm 119:125

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Daily Bible Reading “I Find Hope in God’s Word” (Psalm 119:113-120)

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

I Find Hope in God’s Word

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:113-120. This portion of Scripture begins with SAMECH, the fifteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. SAMECH represents the letter S and has the numeric value of 60.

The Psalmist admits that he has vain thoughts, like the rest of us, but proclaims his love for the law of God. He declares that God is his hiding place and his shield and he finds hope in the Word of God.

He demands the evildoers to depart from him and exclaims that he will keep the commandments of his God. He begs God to hold him up, protect him, and not let him be ashamed of the hope he has found in His word.

The Psalmist declares that the LORD rejects those who stray from His statutes, and puts the wicked away like dross, because of their vain deceit. The Psalmist respects the LORD and is fearful of His judgments, but he loves the LORD and honors His word.

Remember when you were a child how you loved your parents, but you also respected them and were fearful of their discipline when you were disobedient. This reminds me of what the Psalmist is saying about how he feels about the LORD; he loves the LORD, but also has a healthy respect for Him and is in awe of His judgments and power.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:113-120

113 SAMECH. I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Things to Think About:

Do you find hope in the word of the LORD?

Do you look to God to be your protection from the enemy?

Do you love and respect the LORD, but also have a healthy fear of His judgments and power?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank Your for this Scripture in Psalm 119, where the Psalmist declares his love for Your word, but reminds us of Your judgment and power. Help us to love You, but also respect Your judgment and power. Help us to honor and obey Your word. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

– Psalm 119:114

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