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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 “Teach Me Good Judgment and Knowledge” (Psalm 119:65-72)

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Teach Me Good Judgment and Knowledge

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:65-72. This portion of Scripture in Psalm 119 starts with the letter TETH, which is the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The Psalmist acknowledges that the LORD has dealt with him and asks God to teach him to have good judgment and knowledge. He believes the commandments of God. He admits at one time he strayed from the LORD, but since he was afflicted, he has kept the word of the LORD.

The Psalmist professes that God is good and does good. He wants to learn God’s statutes. He says the proud have told lies about him, but he will keep the precepts of the LORD with his whole heart despite his circumstances.

He says it is good that he was afflicted, because his affliction caused him to learn the statutes of the LORD. He values the word of the LORD more than he values gold and silver. Do you value the word of the LORD?

Have you ever noticed that when we stray from the LORD, He allows circumstances to happen in our lives to draw us back to Him? Our life would be much easier if we would obey to start with. It’s kind of like when our children disobey us and we have to exercise some type of correction for them. Then they will learn to obey.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:65-72

65 TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

Things to Think About:

Has God ever dealt with you about something in your life?

Did you notice you were closer to God after He dealt with you?

Have you noticed when others turn against you, you are more likely to cling to God?

Do you treasure the words of the LORD?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist admits that You dealt with him and because of it, he turned to Your ways. He asks You to teach him to have good judgment and knowledge. Teach us also, LORD, so we can make right decisions in our life. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

– Psalm 119:66

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Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.– Psalm 119:49

Daily Bible Reading “My Hope is in Thy Word” (Psalm 119:49-56)

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

My Hope is in Thy Word

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:49-56. This portion of Scripture from Psalm 119 starts with ZAIN, the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The letter ZAIN is symbolic of a sword, which is used to attack or defend oneself. The Psalmist starts this portion of Scripture asking God to remember His word, in which he found hope. He says God’s Word comforted him during his affliction, because it has quickened him.

He has been in great distress because of the proud, but he has not strayed from God’s law. The Psalmist says he remembers God’s judgments and comforted himself in them. Does reading the Bible and remembering God’s promises comfort you?

He has been horrified by the wicked that have forsaken God’s law. He has held to God’s statutes and made them his songs. He says he remembered God’s Word in the night and it comforted him. He was able to do this because he had studied God’s Word and hid it in his heart, so when he needed help he could recall it.

Have you ever woke up in the night and been afraid, then thought of a verse from the Bible or a Christian song and it comforted you or gave you hope? If I awake at night I will either quote a Scripture, start singing a song silently or pray and it helps comfort me so I can go back to sleep.

Using this same tactic will also help if you are worried about something. If you take your mind off your problem and put your thoughts on Scripture, or start singing a song of praise to God, it will help give you hope and comfort your soul. Try this the next time you are in distress and see if it helps you. It works for me.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:49-56

49 ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.

56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

Things to Think About:

Do you find hope in the word of the LORD?

Does it encourage you to quote Scripture?

Does it lift your spirit to sings songs of praise to the LORD?

Does it help you to cope with the trials of life when you remember how much God loves you?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist says he finds hope in Your word. He knows You love him and are working on his behalf. Help us to find hope in Your word and to trust You as You work things out in our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word. – Psalm 119:41

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Daily Bible Reading “Have Mercy on Me” (Psalm 119:41-48)

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Have Mercy on Me

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:41-48. This portion of Scripture starts with the Hebrew letter VAU. The image of the letter VAU (VAV, WAV, WAW) is a nail or hook. Both have the function of fixing something. The nail’s function is joining two parts together.*

The Psalmist begs God for His mercy to come to him and grant him salvation according to His word. Then, he will be able to answer those who reproach him, because of his trust in the word of the LORD.

He asks God not to take the word of truth from his mouth, because he finds his hope in God’s judgments. His desire is to keep the law forever and walk at liberty as he seeks the precepts of God.

The Psalmist declares that he will speak of the precepts of God before kings and not be ashamed. He is totally committed to the ways of God. He loves and delights in the commandments of God. He promises to lift his hands and meditate on the commandments and statutes of God.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:41-48

41 VAU. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

Things to Think About:

Do you ask God for mercy?

Do you treasure the gift of salvation?

How can we walk in liberty with God?

Are you ashamed of the gospel?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank you for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist reminds us of Your mercy toward us. Thank You for Your mercy and for the gift of salvation. Help us to treasure You and Your word. Help us to walk in Your ways all the days of our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “Teach Me, O LORD” (Psalm 119:33-40)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Teach Me, O LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:33-40. This portion of Scripture in Psalm 119 starts with the Hebrew letter HE. HE is the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and represents the letter 5 or can be 5000 when speaking of years. The Psalmist cries out to God to teach him the statutes of the LORD. He asks God to give him understanding and he promises to keep God’s law and observe it with his whole heart.

The Psalmist asks God to help his heart to be inclined toward God’s testimonies and not toward covetousness.

He asks God to help him to walk in the path of God’s commandments, because he delights in the laws of God. He prays to God to turn his eyes from vanity and help him to walk in the ways of God. The Psalmist fears the judgment of God. His desire is to be rooted and grounded in the word of God, so he can live righteously before God.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:33-40

33 HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

Things to Think About:

Have you ever prayed and asked God to teach you His word?

How can we protect our eyes from seeing evil?

How can we protect our ears from hearing things not pleasing to God?

Do you long to be righteous before God?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist asks You to teach him Your ways. LORD, help us to understand Your word. Open our hearts, minds, eyes, and ears to see, hear, and understand Your will for our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. – Psalm 119:33

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by Deborah H. Bateman. I have shared the first five lessons from the book this week. 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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About the Book:

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.

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Get your copy now!

More of Deborah’s books from Psalms:

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Deborah