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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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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.

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

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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qaf_%28letter%29

Daily Bible Reading “I Meditate in Thy Word” (Psalm 119:145-152)

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

I Meditate in Thy Word

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:145-152. This portion of Psalm 119 starts with KOPH, which is the nineteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It represents the letter Q and the number 100. The Psalmist cries out for the LORD to hear him and promises he will keep the statutes of the LORD. He tells God that if He will save him he will keep his testimonies.

He wakes up early in the morning and cries out to the LORD saying, that he hoped in thy word. He was unable to sleep because he was meditating on God’s Word. The Psalmist begs God to hear his voice and preserve his life because of His love for him. The enemy was closing in on him and he was fearful of them because they didn’t obey the laws of God.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:145-152

145 KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

Things to Think About:

Do you ever wake up in the night or early morning with God’s Word on your mind?

Have you ever been fearful for your life and cried out to God to save you?

Have you ever noticed if you wake in the night and can’t sleep, that if you start praying, singing silently, or quoting Scripture, you will relax and fall back to sleep?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist reminds us to meditate on Your Word and to call out to You in prayer. Thank You for always being there when we call on You. Help us not to take Your love and concern for us for granted, but to treasure You and Your Word. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

– Psalm 119:148

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Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. – Proverbs 31:3

Daily Bible Reading “Words of Wisdom from a Mother to Her Son” (Proverbs 31:1-9)

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Words of Wisdom from a Mother to Her Son

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 31:1-9. Proverbs 31 is a chapter about a mother giving godly advice to her son. It is thought by biblical scholars that when the Scripture is speaking of King Lemuel and his mother, it is speaking of King Solomon and his mother, who was Bathsheba. She tells him not to give his strength to women, and not to act in ways that will destroy kings.

She advises him not to drink wine, because it will cloud his judgment. She also advises him to plead the cause of the needy. Do you remember any advice your mother gave you? Did you heed her advice? In the rest of this chapter there are very specific instructions from his mother about how to find a virtuous wife and what a virtuous woman acts like.

If you are a woman, would you consider yourself to be a virtuous woman? Some of the words that describe what it means to be a virtuous woman are: good, righteous, worthy, honorable, moral, upright, honest, strong, efficient, prosperous, courageous, and chaste. She is a person of high moral standards who serves her family, her community, and God well.

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 31:1-9

1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Things to think about:

What advice did your mother give you that you still practice today?
What is the one thing your mother taught you that you are most proud to follow today?
What kind of advice do you give your children?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Proverbs 31. We thank You for the advice that this mother gave to her son. Help us to take the advice of our godly parents. Help us to study Your Word to see what the right things are for us to do. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Proverbs 31: Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman

This is an excerpt from Proverbs 31: Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman

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Proverbs 31: Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman is a Daily Bible Reading Study of Proverbs 31 by Deborah H. Bateman. Proverbs 31 is thought to be a letter from Bathsheba to King Solomon, who is called King Lemuel in this Scripture.

In Proverbs 31: Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman Bible Study we consider all the things women do and where they can find strength and wisdom for their lives. This is a six lesson Bible study that would be great for individual or for a small group Bible study.

In this Bible study you will learn what it means to be a virtuous woman and how we can honor God through our service to our families, our community, and to God.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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