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

Posted on November 19, 2024 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 November 18, 2024 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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Daily Bible Reading “Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet” (Psalm 119:105-112)

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:105-112. This portion of Scripture in Psalm 119 starts with NUN, the fourteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, equal to the letter N and representative of the number fifty. The Psalmist starts this portion of the Scripture with one of my favorite verses, which says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Reading and studying the Word of God will give you direction in your life. It will shine light in the dark areas of your life.

The Psalmist has taken a vow to keep the righteous judgments of God. He reminds God he has suffered a lot and asks Him to save his life, according to God’s Word. He asks God to accept the sacrifice of praise he gives freely with his mouth and teach him the judgments of God.

The Psalmist says, he constantly takes his life in his hands, but promises he will not forget the laws of God. The wicked have tried to entrap him by setting snares for him, but he has not strayed from God’s precepts. He has taken the testimonies of the LORD as his heritage forever, and he rejoices over them in his heart. He has set his heart on keeping the statutes of the LORD as long as he lives.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:105-112

105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

Things to Think About:

Have you noticed how God’s Word shines a light in the dark areas of your life?

Have you made a commitment to walk in the ways of the LORD?

Do you give praise to God with your mouth?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119 where the Psalmist reminds us Your word is like a light to direct our paths, shining light in this dark world. Help us to treasure Your word and commit to follow after it. Help us to praise You with our mouth. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

– Psalm 119:105

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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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*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mem

Daily Bible Reading “O How I Love Thy Law” (Psalm 119:97-104)

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

O How I Love Thy Law

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:97-104. This portion of Scripture from Psalm 119 starts with MEM, the thirteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. MEM represents the letter M, but looks similar to the English letter N. MEM’s numerical value is 40, and is said to represent water.

The Psalmist declares his love for the law of God and says he meditates on it all day. Because of his love and study of the commandments of the LORD, he has become wiser than his enemies. He has obtained more wisdom and knowledge than all of his teachers, because his meditation is on the testimonies of the LORD.

He has more understanding than the ancient men of old, because he not only studies the precepts of God, but obeys them as well. He has kept away from every evil way and hasn’t departed from the judgments God has taught him. Through studying and meditating on the precepts of the LORD he has gained understanding, so he hates every false teaching. He knows the truth and it has set him free from evil.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 119:97-104

97 MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

Things to Think About:

Do you love the Word of God?

Have you obtained wisdom, knowledge, and understanding through studying the word of the LORD?

Do you find meditating on the Word of God helps keep you from evil?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 119, where the Psalmist tells us how much he loves Your word and how meditating on Your word has given him wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Help us to study and meditate on Your word daily, that we might obtain wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

– Psalm 119:97

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