Daily Bible Reading “God Help Us” (Psalm 106:24-33)

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

God Help Us

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 106:24-33. In this Psalm, we’re reminded again of how the children of Israel saw all of God’s wondrous works, yet they rebelled and turned their backs on Him. Have we ever been guilty of the same thing? In this portion of the chapter, the Psalmist tells us they despised the land and didn’t believe God’s Word.

They murmured and complained about everything God gave them and wouldn’t listen to His voice. He became angry with them and lifted up His hand to destroy them in the wilderness. He overthrew their descendants and scattered them among the nations.

They even took wives from the local idol-worshipers and joined Baalpeor in eating the sacrifices of the dead. They made God so angry that He poured a plague out on them. Then, an Israelite named Phinehas took a stand, executed judgment, and the plague was stopped. His act was credited to him as righteousness from generation to generation (Numbers 25).

The people angered Moses and God with their strife, so much that Moses spoke against them. They grumbled and complained until Moses lost his patience with them. But then, Moses stood up for them and asked God to have mercy on them even though they were ungrateful. Do you have people in your life who try your patience and need your forgiveness repeatedly, yet you stick with them? Think about how Moses must have felt standing up to God for the children of Israel.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 106:24-33

24 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:

25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.

26 Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:

27 To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands.

28 They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.

29 Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them.

30 Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.

31 And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.

32 They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:

33 Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.

Things to think about:

What were some of the things the children of Israel did to anger God?
What did God do to punish them for their rebellion?
Who took a stand this time?
How did Moses react to their complaints?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 106 where the Psalmist warns us against complaining about the things God has provided for us. He shows us there are consequences for our rebellion. Help us to be grateful and thankful. Help us to be faithful followers of Christ. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. – Psalm 106:30

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Psalm 119 has already been published in a book called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

The Book of Psalms: Part 4 Chapters 91-118 contains thirty-six Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “Moses Stood in the Gap” (Psalm 106:13-23)

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Moses Stood in the Gap

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 106:13-23. How often do we forget the works of the LORD? The Psalmist tells us the Israelites soon forgot all the works the LORD did for them, neither did they wait for His counsel. God did so much for them, but they turned their backs on Him.

In the wilderness they lusted and tempted God. He gave them what they wanted, but their souls suffered the consequences. They didn’t obey the leadership of Moses nor the counsel of Aaron, who God gave authority to lead them through the wilderness.

They saw the LORD do all kinds of wondrous works, and meet their every need, yet they rebelled. They made a molten image of a calf and worshiped it when Moses was later than they expected returning from the mountain where he’d gone to meet with God to receive His law. They forgot the LORD and all the great things He had done.

The LORD was so upset with them He wanted to destroy them. He would’ve destroyed them had Moses not begged for God’s mercy on the people. Moses stood in the gap for them to keep God from pouring His wrath out on them.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 106:13-23

13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:

14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.

15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.

16 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD.

17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.

18 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.

19 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image.

20 Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.

21 They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

Things to think about:

What did the Israelites do that showed they turned their backs on God?
How often do we forget all the good God has done for us?
Has anyone ever stood in the gap for you?
Have you ever stood in the gap for someone else?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 106 where the Psalmist reminds us to remember Your works and not to turn our backs on You. Thank You for the people You put in our lives to guide us along the way, as you did Moses and Aaron for the Israelites. Help us not to ever turn our back on You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

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stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

– Psalm 106:23

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Daily Bible Reading “His Mercy Endures Forever” (Psalm 106:1-12)

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

His Mercy Endures Forever

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 106:1-12. The Psalmist starts this Psalm thanking and praising the LORD for His goodness and mercy, which endures forever.

He says, those who keep the LORD’S judgment and are righteous all the time are blessed. How many of us fit into that category? We all fall short from time to time in spite of our best efforts.

The Psalmist cries out to the LORD to remember him with the favor He bestows upon His children. The Psalmist begs the LORD to visit him with His salvation. He wants to see the good in God’s chosen people. He wants to be able to rejoice in the gladness of His nation and glory with His inheritance.

The Psalmist confesses to the LORD that they have sinned against Him and have done wickedly like their fathers. He recounts how their ancestors didn’t understand the wondrous works of the LORD in Egypt. Nor did they remember how merciful God was to them.

They provoked the LORD at the Red Sea when Moses led them out of Egypt, but He still saved them for His sake. He made His mighty power known by causing the Red Sea to part and allowing the Israelites to walk through on dry land. He saved them from the enemy when he rolled the Red Sea back over them (Exodus 14).

Not one of their enemies was left standing. As the Israelites marveled at His wondrous works they believed His words and sang His praises (Exodus 15:1). What does God have to do to get our attention and cause us to believe His Word and praise His holy name?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 106:1-12

1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?
3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
4 Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;
5 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
6 We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.
7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.
8 Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
9 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness.
10 And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.
11 And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.
12 Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.

Things to think about:

Have you considered how merciful and good God is?
How many times has God shown mercy toward you?
How do you respond when God is merciful to you?
Has God ever brought you through a situation that in the end you knew He was the LORD of your life?
In what ways can we thank God and praise Him for His goodness and mercy toward us?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the Scripture in Psalm 106 where the Psalmist reminds us of Your goodness and mercy toward us. Help us to worship and praise You for Your mercy which endures forever. Help us to be obedient to Your Word and forgive us of all the times we have failed You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his …

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mercy endureth for ever.

– Psalm 106:1

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Daily Bible Reading “Give Thanks to the LORD” (Psalm 105:1-45)

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Give Thanks to the LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 105:1-45. This Scripture talks about some of the ways we can give thanks to the LORD. We can call on His name through prayer, sing to Him, rejoice, and talk about His wondrous works.

The Scripture reminds us about the covenant the LORD made with Abraham (Genesis 17). We also see in this Psalm some of the miracles the LORD God performed. We’re reminded how He protected and provided for the children of Israel when they were in the wilderness.

There is a lot of history in this chapter. I started to delete some of the verses to make it shorter, but thought you might like to read the whole chapter to be reminded how God took care of the children of Israel back then and how He takes care of His children today. We need to thank Him and praise Him in any way we can because He is God.

Notice in the last verse it says, that they might observe His statutes and keep His laws. Even though we live under the grace of Jesus Christ now, we still need to be aware of God’s ways and follow the pattern of how He would have us conduct ourselves.

God did everything for the children of Israel so they would have a relationship with Him. He does the same for us so we will have a close intimate relationship with Him. Have you figured it out yet? It’s not about us. It’s all about Him. We were created to worship and praise Him.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 105:1-45

1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
7 He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth.
8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.
9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:
11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:
12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.
13 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
14 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
16 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:
19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.
20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
23 Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
24 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
25 He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants.
26 He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.
27 They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word.
29 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.
30 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings.
31 He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.
32 He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.
33 He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their coasts.
34 He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,
35 And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground.
36 He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.
37 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.
39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.
40 The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
41 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant.
43 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:
44 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people;
45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.

Things to think about:

Are you thankful for what the LORD has done for you?
Do you give God thanks for all the things He has provided for you?
How do you show God you are grateful that He watches over you and cares for you?
What are some ways we can let God know we appreciate His goodness?
What are some ways we can give thanks and praise to the LORD?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for all You are and for all You have done for us. We thank You for watching over us, protecting us, and providing for us. Thank You for all Your wondrous works. Help us to be what You would have us to be. Help us to remember to always give You thanks and praise. We love You, LORD. In Jesus’ precious name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. – Psalm 105:1

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Psalm 119 has already been published in a book about it called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

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Daily Bible Reading “How Great Thou Art” (Psalm 104:18-35)

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

How Great Thou Art

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 104:18-35. The Psalmist continues to share with us about the creation of the LORD. Do you enjoy looking at God’s creation and marvel at His wondrous works? The Psalmist says, “The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies,” which are a type of rabbit.

He talks about how God created the moon for seasons and to shine its light at night. So, the beasts of the field can hunt for food until the sun rises, then they retreat to their dens. God created the sun to light the day for man so he can work by day and rest at night. Isn’t it amazing how God orchestrated everything to work together?

I love verse twenty-four, which says, “O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.” Then, the Psalmist goes on to talk about the vastness of the sea and all the creatures God created who live in the sea.

Think about that for a minute — all the many creatures God created. Consider all the different shapes, sizes, and colors. Some of the creatures swim, some fly, some walk on four legs. It’s simply amazing when you think of the vastness of God’s creation.

The ships sail upon the sea and search for food. The LORD gives the fishermen their reward in due time. The fishermen gather from the sea what the LORD blesses them with to feed their families. They sell the rest of their catch to make a living.

When the LORD hides His face from man he becomes afraid, and rightly so. Why would God turn His face away from us? Maybe He would do such a thing because we rebelled against Him and sinned. Maybe He would do it to get our attention. God is the one who gives us breath to live. When He takes away our breath we die and return to the dust from which He created us. God sends His spirit to create more life to replenish the earth. The LORD rejoices over His wondrous works. His glory will endure forever.

When God looks on the earth it trembles. When He touches the mountains they smoke. This reminds me of earthquakes and volcanoes.

The Psalmist declares he will sing and praise the LORD as long as he lives. He will meditate on the LORD and enjoy sweet fellowship with Him. He cries out to God for the wicked to be no more on the face of the earth. He blesses and praises the LORD.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 104:18-35

18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.

19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.

20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.

21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.

22 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.

23 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.

24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

25 So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.

26 There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.

27 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.

28 That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.

29 Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.

30 Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.

31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.

33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

35 Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.

Things to think about:

In what ways do you marvel at the works of the LORD?
Do you thank God and praise Him for His wondrous works?
In what ways can we show the LORD that we appreciate all He has done for us?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 104 in which the Psalmist reminds us to give You glory and praise for Your wondrous works. Help us to show You how much we love and appreciate all the things You have created for us and given us to enjoy. Help us to praise and worship You all the days of our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

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the earth is full of thy riches.

– Psalm 104:24

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