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- [Daily Bible Reading "What is True Freedom" (John 8:23-36)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-what-is-true-freedom-john-823-36/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from John 8. Today, as we study the Bible and get ready to celebrate the 4th of July we are going to talk about what it truly means to be free.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Wait on the LORD" (Psalm 37:31-40)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-wait-on-the-lord-psalm-3731-40/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 37:31-40. In this Scripture David continues to compare the differences between those who are righteous and those who are wicked.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Won't Forsake His Saints" (Psalm 37:21-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-wont-forsake-his-saints-psalm-3721-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 37:21-30. In Psalm 37:21-30 David says, the wicked borrow, but don’t repay, but the righteous give of their resources. The righteous are blessed by God and will inherit the earth, but the wicked will be cut off.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth" (Psalm 37:11-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-meek-shall-inherit-the-earth-psalm-3711-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 37:11-20. In Psalm 37:11 David says the meek will inherit the earth and will delight in the abundance of peace. He reminds us the wicked plot against the just person. What does David mean by that statement? Is he saying the wicked physically attack the just? Or, is he saying the wicked attack the just with his words? Either way, David says the LORD laughs at them because He knows their day is coming.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Delight in the LORD" (Psalm 37:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-delight-in-the-lord-psalm-371-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 37:1-10. Psalm 37 is a Psalm of David. David reminds us not to get frustrated, aggravated or envious of evil doers. They will be cut down and wither away like the grass. They may seem to prosper, but their evil ways will catch up with them. Are there things in your life that make you so enraged that you almost can’t control your actions? What can we do, as believers, to combat this attitude?
- [Daily Bible Reading "How Excellent is Thy Loving-kindness, O God!" (Psalm 36:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-how-excellent-is-thy-loving-kindness-o-god-psalm-361-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 36:1-12. Psalm 36 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician, which means it was probably used as a song of worship.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Plead My Cause, O LORD" (Psalm 35:1-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-plead-my-cause-o-lord-psalm-351-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 35:1-28. Psalm 35 is a Psalm of David where he is talking to the Lord about his enemies. He turns them over to God, rather than trying to fight the battle for himself. David hid for ten years in caves. There were people talking bad about him, even though he prayed for them when they were sick. Has anything like this ever happened to you?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Magnify the LORD" (Psalm 34:1-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-magnify-the-lord-psalm-341-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 34:1-22. Psalm 34 is a Psalm of David. David had been hiding in caves because Saul was seeking to destroy him. In 1 Samuel 21:10-15, David pretended to be a crazy man. The first verse talks about David changing his behavior. Have you ever noticed that sometimes we change our behavior around certain people?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Rejoice in the LORD" (Psalm 33:1-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-rejoice-in-the-lord-psalm-331-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 33:1-22. The psalmist reminds us the righteous should rejoice in the LORD. We can praise the LORD through playing instruments and singing songs of praise and worship. In what ways do you like to praise the LORD?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Shout For Joy" (Psalm 32:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-shout-for-joy-psalm-321-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 32:1-11. Psalm 31 is a Psalm of David. David starts by saying, “Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven.” If you're a Christian, one who has accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you are blessed because your sin is covered by His blood.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be of Good Courage" (Psalm 31:1-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-of-good-courage-psalm-311-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 31:1-24. Psalm 31 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David proclaims that he trusts in the LORD. Who or in what do you put your trust? David asks God to deliver him and not let him be ashamed. What makes you feel ashamed? How does shame change the way you act?
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Will Give Thanks to Thee Forever" (Psalm 30:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-give-thanks-to-thee-forever-psalm-301-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 30:1-12. Psalm 30 is a Psalm of dedication of the house of David. David says he will praise the LORD because He has lifted him up and not let David’s enemies claim victory over him. David thanks God for healing him, for bringing his soul from the grave and keeping him alive.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give God Glory" (Psalm 29:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-god-glory-psalm-291-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 29:1-11. Psalm 29 is a Psalm of David. In Psalm 29 David gives a description of a storm. We all go through different storms in our lives. David starts by giving glory to the LORD. He realizes the LORD’S strength is greater than any storm we may face in life. David honors the Lord by reminding us to worship the LORD. Why does David worship and praise the LORD in the midst of the storm?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hear My Cry, Oh LORD" (Psalm 28:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hear-my-cry-oh-lord-psalm-281-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 28:1-9. Psalm 28 is a Psalm of David. David cries out to the LORD asking Him not to be silent. David refers to the LORD as his rock. What does that mean? The rock signifies a firm foundation, something to stand on. Those of us who are Christians can stand on the rock of our salvation.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD is My Light" (Psalm 27:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-is-my-light-psalm-271-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 27:1-14. Psalm 27 is a Psalm of David. In the first half of the chapter David talks about his faith and trust in God. The second half is David’s prayer to God for deliverance.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Judge Me, Oh LORD" (Psalm 26:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-judge-me-oh-lord-psalm-261-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 26:1-12. Psalm 26 is a Psalm of David. David asks God to judge him. He said he walked in integrity and trusted in the LORD. He tells God to examine him and test him. David keeps God’s loving kindness before his eyes and he walks in the truth of the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Have Mercy on Me" (Psalm 25:1-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-have-mercy-on-me-psalm-251-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 25:1-22. Psalm 25 is a Psalm of David. David cries out to God to lift him up and not let his enemies triumph over him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Who is This King of Glory?" (Psalm 24:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-who-is-this-king-of-glory-psalm-241-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 24:1-10. Psalm 24 is a Psalm of David. David declares the earth and those who dwell in it is the LORD’S. God created the earth and every living creature that dwells on the earth.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD is My Shepherd" (Psalm 23:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-is-my-shepherd-psalm-231-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 23:1-6. Psalm 23 is a Psalm of David. David begins this Psalm by saying, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” David compares the LORD to a shepherd.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Exalts the LORD" (Psalm 21:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-exalts-the-lord-psalm-211-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 21:1-13. Psalm 21 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. It is believed that not only is this Scripture talking about David as the King, but also Jesus Christ, who is the King of Kings. David rejoices in God’s strength and His salvation. Do you rejoice in God’s salvation?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Save, LORD" (Psalm 20:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-save-lord-psalm-201-9/) - Today Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 20:1-9. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David starts this Psalm by saying, “The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble.” Don’t you want God to hear you when you’re in trouble?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Heavens Declare His Glory" (Psalm 19:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-heavens-declare-his-glory-psalm-191-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 19:1-14. Psalm 19 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. I love this Psalm. David talks about how the heavens and the earth declare the glory of God and show His handiwork.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD is My Deliverer" (Psalm 18:1-50)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-is-my-deliverer-psalm-181-50/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 18:1-50. Psalm 18 is a Psalm of David. David was a servant of the LORD. This Psalm was written as a song of praise and thanks to the LORD for delivering David from his enemies, and from the hand of Saul, the king, who wanted to kill him. David admits that the LORD is his strength.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hear the Right, Oh LORD" (Psalm 17:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hear-the-right-oh-lord-psalm-171-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 17:1-15. Psalm 17 is a Prayer of David. David cries out to God to hear his prayer. David speaks the truth of his heart to God in his prayer. David’s prayer was sincere. He wasn't trying to impress God with his words, but was sharing the concerns of his heart with God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Preserve Me, Oh God" (Psalm 16:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-preserve-me-oh-god-psalm-161-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 16:1-11. Psalm 16 is a Psalm of David. This is considered to be a Messianic Psalm. It is believed that David is referring to Jesus in this Psalm as well as himself. David cries out to God to preserve him. He declares that he puts his trust in God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Who Will Dwell in Your Holy Hill" (Psalm 15:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-who-will-dwell-in-your-holy-hill-psalm-151-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 15:1-5. Psalm 15 is a Psalm of David. David asks the LORD who will abide in His tabernacle. Who will dwell in the holy hill of Zion?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Fool Says There Is No God" (Psalm 14:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-fool-says-there-is-no-god-psalm-141-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 14:1-7. Psalm 14 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David says, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” The Hebrew word for fool is “nabal.” There is actually a person in the Bible named Nabal who is mentioned in 1 Samuel 25. Can you imagine having a name that means fool?
- [Daily Bible Reading "How Long, O LORD" (Psalm 13:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-how-long-o-lord-psalm-131-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 13:1-6. Psalm 14 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David asks the question, “How long will you forget me, O LORD? Forever? How long will you hide your face from me?”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Help, LORD" (Psalm 12:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-help-lord-psalm-121-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 12:1-8. Psalm 12 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician on Sheminith, an eight-stringed instrument.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Greater Love" (John 15:13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-greater-love-john-1513/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 15:13. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." As we, in the US, celebrate Memorial Day, we think of all those who have sacrificed their life for our freedom.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD is My Refuge" (Psalm 11:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-is-my-refuge-psalm-111-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 11:1-7. Psalm 11 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David declares that he puts his trust in the LORD. David was being told to flee like a bird to his mountain. Do you ever feel like flying away like a bird?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD is King" (Psalm 10:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-is-king-psalm-101-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 10:1-18. The Psalmist asks God why He is standing far off from him. He asks the LORD why He is hiding in times of trouble. Have you ever felt like the LORD was far away from you during times of trouble?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Sing Praises to the LORD" (Psalm 9:11-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-sing-praises-to-the-lord-psalm-911-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 9:11-20. David encourages us to sing praises to the LORD who dwells in Zion, and declare His wonderful works among the people. David declares that the LORD doesn’t forget the cry of the humble.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD, Most High" (Psalm 9:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-most-high-psalm-91-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 9:1-10. Psalm 9 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician on Muthlabben. David declares he praises God with his whole heart and will show forth God’s marvelous works. David says he will be glad and rejoice. He will sing praise to the most High God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "How Excellent is Thy Name" (Psalm 8:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-how-excellent-is-thy-name-psalm-81-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 8:1-9. Psalm 8 is a Psalm of David. It’s what is called a Messianic Psalm. David is writing this Psalm to the Chief Musician upon the Gittith. The Gittith is a musical instrument. This is a Psalm of Praise. David starts by saying, “O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Who has set thy glory above the heavens.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Arise, Oh LORD" (Psalm 7:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-arise-oh-lord-psalm-71-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 7:1-17.Psalm 7 is a song of David which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of a man David calls Cush, who was slandering King David. This man was from the tribe of Benjamin, the same tribe as the previous king, Saul, and was probably really Shimei, whose story is in 2 Samuel 16:5-14. The name Cush goes way back to the time of Noah. Noah’s son, Ham, called his son Cush.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Heal Me, Oh LORD" (Psalm 6:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-heal-me-oh-lord-psalm-61-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 6:1-10. Psalm 6 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician on a stringed instrument. David cries out asking the LORD not to judge him in His anger.
- [Daily Bible Reading "What is Prayer" (Psalm 5:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-what-is-prayer-psalm-51-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 5:1-12. Let’s talk about prayer. First we’ll consider the question, what is prayer? Prayer is a way of communicating with God. Prayer can be something we do individually or as a group such as in church. Different religions use different forms of prayer and some pray to different gods.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Will Hear My Call" (Psalm 4:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-will-hear-my-call-psalm-41-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 4:1-8. Psalm 4 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician upon Neginoth, which is believed by biblical scholars to be a stringed instrument. David called on the LORD. David called out to the LORD in prayer. David had confidence in God that He would hear and answer his prayers. There are many Scriptures that remind us we can call on God in our time of trouble and He will hear and answer our call. Here are a few of them:
- [Daily Bible Reading "Salvation Belongs to the LORD"  (Psalm 3:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-salvation-belongs-to-the-lord-psalm-31-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 3:1-8. This is a Psalm of David, which was written when he fled Jerusalem from his son, Absalom, who rebelled against him (See 2 Samuel 15). David wondered why there were so many people against him. Many people said that there was no help for David even from God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Kiss the Son" (Psalm 2:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-kiss-the-son-psalm-21-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 2:1-12. The Psalmist tells us to "Kiss the Son." But first he asks the question, "Why do the heathen rage." This is considered to be a Messianic Psalm, which means it talks about Jesus. Acts 4:25 gives us a clue that David is the writer of this Psalm, Acts 4:25, "Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?" It asks the same question that is asked in Psalm 2:1.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Delight in the Law of the LORD" (Psalm 1:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-delight-in-the-law-of-the-lord-psalm-11-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 1:1-6. The Psalmist declares blessed are those who don't seek counsel from the ungodly, or hang around with sinners, or those who are scornful.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Avoid Foolish Questions" (Titus 3:9-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-avoid-foolish-questions-titus-39-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Titus 3:9-15. Paul tells Titus to avoid stupid questions, discussions concerning ancestry, and controversy about the law, because they are not beneficial, in fact, they are useless. Why do you think Paul told Titus this? 
- [Daily Bible Reading "Remind Them" (Titus 3:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-remind-them-titus-31-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Titus 3:1-8. Paul tells Titus to keep reminding the Christians he cared for to be respectful; especially to those who were in authority over them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Exhort Servants to be Obedient" (Titus 2:9-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-exhort-servants-to-be-obedient-titus-29-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Titus 2:9-15. Paul exhorts Titus to teach servants to be obedient to their masters. The Christians of the ancient world shocked their culture by having slaves and masters worship together.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Teach Sound Doctrine" (Titus 2:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-teach-sound-doctrine-titus-21-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Titus 2:1-8. In this Scripture, Paul exhorts Titus to teach sound doctrine. What does Paul mean by this? He wants Titus to teach the people how to live godly lives, just as Jesus talked about in Matthew 28:19-20.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Paul Instructs Titus" (Titus 1:10-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-paul-instructs-titus-titus-110-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Titus 1:10-16. In this Scripture, Paul reminds Titus that there are many disobedient people; especially those of the circumcision (his own Jewish people).
- [Daily Bible Reading "For This Cause" (Titus 1:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-for-this-cause-titus-11-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Titus 1:1-9. Paul’s epistle (short letter) to Titus starts with a greeting from Paul, who calls himself a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Redeem the Time" (Colossians 4:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-redeem-the-time-colossians-41-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is fromColossians 4:1-18. The book of Colossians emphasizes that Christ is the head of the church. Paul wrote this letter to the church of Colosse because of his concern for the heresies that were cropping up in that area. Paul didn’t attack the heresies, but he exalted Jesus Christ. Why do you think Paul did it in that way?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Paul Talks about Relationships" (Colossians 3:18-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-paul-talks-about-relationships-colossians-318-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 3:18-25. Paul talks about different relationships. He reminds us how we should act in these relationships. He tells wives they are to submit to their husbands. What does Paul mean by that statement?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let the Peace of God Rule in Your Hearts" (Colossians 3:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-the-peace-of-god-rule-in-your-hearts-colossians-31-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 3:1-17. Paul reminded the Colossians that if they were raised with Christ they should set their minds on heavenly things and not the things of this world. What does Paul mean when he says, “If you are raised with Christ?” He is saying if you're a Christian, you've accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior. We were all dead in our sins, but if we have accepted Christ as our Savior we are now alive in Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Nailed to the Cross" (Colossians 2:13-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-nailed-to-the-cross-colossians-213-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 2:13-23. Paul reminded the Colossians that we, all believers, were once dead in our sins. But God through Jesus Christ paid the ransom for sins of those who have trusted in Him. Through Jesus’ death on the cross He did away with the ordinances of the law.
- [Daily Bible Reading "You are Complete in Him" (Colossians 2:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-you-are-complete-in-him-colossians-21-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 2:1-12. Paul tells the Colossians that he wants them to know the great concern he has for them and those at Laodicea. Laodicea was a city of Phrygia, not far from Colosse, and it was the seat of the Christian church.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Hope of the Gospel" (Colossians 1:18-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-hope-of-the-gospel-colossians-118-29/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 1:18-29. Paul talks about Jesus being the head of the body, which is the church. Paul said it pleased God that all fullness should dwell in Jesus.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Walk Worthy of the Lord" (Colossians 1:9-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-walk-worthy-of-the-lord-colossians-19-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 1:9-17. Paul tells the Colossians that ever since he heard all these good things concerning them, he has prayed for them continually. This prayer of Paul’s is a model prayer. It would be a good prayer for us to pray for the people we care about in our life.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Faith, Hope, Love" (Colossians 1:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-faith-hope-love-colossians-11-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 1:1-8. In the book of Colossians, Paul, an apostle and Timothy, who Paul considered to be his brother in Christ, are writing a letter to the church of Colosse. Colosse was a small Phrygian city near Laodicea, about a hundred miles from Ephesus, in Asia Minor. This letter was written during the time when Paul was in prison in Rome.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be Content in Christ" (Philippians 4:10-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-content-in-christ-philippians-410-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 4:10-23. We see in Paul’s letter to the Philippians that Paul was rejoicing because the Philippians cared for him. What did Paul mean when he said they lacked opportunity? The Philippians lost touch with Paul for two years, while he was in prison. They didn’t know where he was. Once they heard that Paul was in prison in Rome they reconnected with him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Stand Fast in the Lord" (Philippians 4:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-stand-fast-in-the-lord-philippians-41-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 4:1-9. Paul exhorts the Philippians to stand fast in the Lord. What do you think Paul meant by that statement? Paul exhorts the Philippians to stand fast in the Lord because of the promise of the resurrection in the previous verse.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The High Calling of God" (Philippians 3:12-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-high-calling-of-god-philippians-312-21-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 3:12-21. We see in this Scripture where Paul shows his humility by saying that it isn’t as though he had already attained. What does Paul mean by that statement? Paul didn’t think of himself as being better than others or as having arrived. He knew he wasn’t perfect and he would never be perfect in this life. He was forgiven because of his salvation, but he was still striving to be what God would have him be. We’re all a work in progress. No matter how long you’ve been a Christian, there is still work to be done.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Rejoice in the Lord" (Philippians 3:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-rejoice-in-the-lord-philippians-31-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 3:1-11. Paul exhorts the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord. We can’t base our happiness on our situations or circumstances. If we do, we will be miserable. We can only base our joy on trusting God to work all things together for good as is stated in Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Work Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling" (Philippians 2:12-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-work-out-your-salvation-with-fear-and-trembling-philippians-212-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 2:12-30. Paul tells the Philippians to work out their own salvation with fear and trembling. What does Paul mean by this saying? He says that the Philippians had always obeyed God. He wanted them to continue to be obedient to God whether he was present with them or not.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Messiah, Name above all Names" (Philippians 2:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-messiah-name-above-all-names-philippians-21-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 2:1-11. In the last lesson Paul dealt with conflicts from the outside world. In this lesson Paul is dealing with conflicts within the body of Christ. Paul starts by saying, “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies.” What does Paul mean by all of that statement?
- [Daily Bible Reading "For Me to Live is Christ and to Die is Gain" (Philippians 1:21-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-for-me-to-live-is-christ-and-to-die-is-gain-philippians-121-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 1:21-30. Paul starts this Scripture by saying, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” What do you think Paul meant by that statement? Paul knew since he was a Christian, when he died, he was going to heaven. Therefore, he wasn’t worried about dying. He would gain by being in the presence of God. As a martyr, his death would be a gain for the cause of Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "What Are Your Motives?" (Philippians 1:15-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-what-are-your-motives-philippians-115-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 1:15-20. In this Scripture Paul says he knew that some of those who were preaching Christ were doing it out of envy and strife. What did Paul mean by this? There were those who were using this time that Paul was imprisoned as an opportunity to gain an advantage over him. They were trying to advance themselves.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:9-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-not-ashamed-of-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-philippians-19-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 1:9-14. Paul starts this portion of Scripture with his prayer for the Philippians. Paul prays that their love will abound in knowledge and in judgment. The Philippians had a lot of love. They had shown Paul their love by supporting him and his ministry. Paul still prayed that their love would grow. Why do you think Paul would pray for their love to grow when they already had so much love? Do you think we can ever get too much love?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Paul's Letter to Philippi" (Philippians 1:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-pauls-letter-to-philippi-philippians-11-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 1:1-8. This letter to the Philippians is from Paul and Timothy, who identify themselves as the bond servants of Jesus Christ. It is addressed to the saints, who are the Christians, deacons, and bishops, who were the leaders of the church at Philippi. Why was Paul writing a letter to the Philippians?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Last Supper" (Matthew 26:1-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-last-supper-matthew-261-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 26:1-30. In this Scripture, Jesus tells His disciples the Passover is coming and He’ll be betrayed and crucified. The chief priests, scribes, and elders gathered at the palace of the high priest, Caiaphas and plotted how they were going to kill Jesus.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Goes to Gethsemane to Pray" (Matthew 26:31-45)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-goes-to-gethsemane-to-pray-matthew-2631-45/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 26:31-45. In this Scripture, Jesus tells the disciples they’ll all be offended. What does He mean by saying they’ll be “offended”? The word “offended” means to cause one to distrust and desert one who he ought to trust and obey. Then, Jesus quotes them Zechariah 13:7: “I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus was Condemned to Death" (Matthew 26:46-75)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-was-condemned-to-death-matthew-2646-75/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 26:46-7 5. In this Scripture, Jesus wakes up the disciples and tells them, “The one who betrayed me is here.” It was Judas and a multitude of people with swords and staves. Judas told them he would give them a sign, by kissing Jesus, and then they should grab Him fast.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus was Condemned to Die on the Cross" (Matthew 27:1-32)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-was-condemned-to-die-on-the-cross-matthew-271-32/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 27:1-32. In this Scripture, Jesus was delivered to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Palestine, by the chief priests and elders, to condemn Him to death. When Judas, who betrayed him, saw Jesus was condemned, he repented and brought the thirty pieces of silver he was given to turn Jesus over, cast them down in the temple, then left and hanged himself.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Died on the Cross" (Matthew 27:33-54)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-died-on-the-cross-matthew-2733-54/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 27:33-54. As we look at this Scripture, try to imagine you are there. In this Scripture, Jesus was led to Golgotha, a place of a skull, which in Hebrew and Latin is Calvary, to be crucified.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus was Buried in a Tomb" (Matthew 27:55-66)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-was-buried-in-a-tomb-matthew-2755-66/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 27:55-66. In this Scripture, Jesus was buried in a tomb that was hewn from a rock by Joseph of Arimathaea, who was a disciple of Jesus. Joseph went to Pilate and begged for the body of Jesus.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus is Risen" (Matthew 28:1-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-is-risen-matthew-281-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 28:1-20. In this Scripture, Jesus had risen from the grave. It was the dawn of the first day of the week and Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to visit the grave. What did they find when they got there?There was a great earthquake and the angel of the Lord descended from heaven and rolled back the stone from the door of the grave, and sat on it. His appearance was as bright as lightning and his clothes were as white as snow. It scared the soldiers so badly they fainted. How would you have reacted if you were one of the soldiers at the tomb that day?
- [Daily Bible Reading "One in Christ" (Ephesians 2:11-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-one-in-christ-ephesians-211-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 2:11-22. In this Scripture Paul tells the Ephesians to remember since they were Gentiles by birth they weren’t part of God’s plan in Old Testament times? The law was given by God for the people of Israel, who were Jews. The Jewish people were called the Circumcision because part of God’s law required the men to be circumcised. The Gentiles were called the Uncircumcised because they weren’t under the same law of God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "But God Loved Us" (Ephesians 2:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-but-god-loved-us-ephesians-21-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is fromm Ephesians 2:1-10. Paul starts this chapter by reminding the Ephesians that they were once dead in their sins, but God has made them alive through Christ. What does Paul mean when he says they were dead in their sins? Have you been made alive through Christ?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Spirit of Wisdom" (Ephesians 1:15-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-spirit-of-wisdom-ephesians-115-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 1:15-23. We will continue looking at Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. In lesson one, we saw that as believers in Christ we are blessed with spiritual blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). We are chosen by God to be adopted into the family of God as His children and to be made holy in Christ, as Paul explained in Ephesians 1:4.
- [Daily Bible Reading "We are Chosen" (Ephesians 1:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-we-are-chosen-ephesians-11-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 1:1-14. The book of Ephesians is one of many books in the Bible that are letters written by the Apostle Paul to the churches of his day. Paul’s letters were meant to encourage the churches and help them to follow the ways of God. Some of the churches Paul founded. We know from reading Acts 19 that Paul lived in Ephesus for two years. Paul refers to himself as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God. By addressing the letter this way he is telling that he wrote the letter.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God is in Control" (Esther 3:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-in-control-esther-31-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Esther 3:1-7. King Xerxes promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite above all the princes. Today, we may call this position Prime Minister.
- [Daily Bible Reading "One Night with the King" (Esther 2:12-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-one-night-with-the-king-esther-212-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Esther 2:12-23. The women who were chosen for King Xerxes went through twelve months of purification, six months of sweet odors and six months with oil of myrrh. Don’t you think this was some pretty extensive beauty treatments?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Esther Finds Favor with Hegai" (Esther 2:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-esther-finds-favor-with-hegai-esther-21-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Esther 2:1-11. When the Scripture says “after these things,” it is not just talking about the things that took place in chapter one; biblical scholars believe there was a four year period between chapters 1 and 2. There was a war where King Xerxes invaded Greece and lost.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Queen Vashti’s Fall" (Esther 1:10-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-queen-vashtis-fall-esther-110-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Esther 1:10-22. It is now day seven of the king’s feast, which he was giving for everybody in Shushan. The men had been drinking as much as they pleased of the finest royal wine for a week. I can imagine they weren't feeling any pain, as they must have been pretty intoxicated at this point.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Party of Parties" (Esther 1:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-party-of-parties-esther-11-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Esther 1:1-9. The Book of Esther takes place during the reign of King Ahasuerus, who historians believe was also called Xerxes. For simplicity’s sake we will call him Xerxes (Zerk-sez), because it is easier to pronounce and spell.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Children of Promise" (Galatians 4:21-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-children-of-promise-galatians-421-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 4:21-31. As we continue in the book of Galatians with the letter that Paul wrote to the Galatians. Paul inquires of them asking, “Those of you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be As I Am" (Galatians 4:12-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-as-i-am-galatians-412-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 4:12-20. As Paul continued to write his letter to the churches of Galatia He addressed his brethren, almost begging them, and saying, “Be as I am.” Why would Paul say to the Galatians “Be as I am?” Wasn’t Paul trying to point these people to Christ? Could you say to someone “Be as I am?”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Why Live in Bondage" (Galatians 4:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-why-live-in-bondage-galatians-41-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 4:1-11. Paul talks to the churches of Galatia about being heirs of God. What does it mean to be heirs of God? Is being an heir the same as being a child or a servant?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Law Was Our Schoolmaster" (Galatians 3:21-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-law-was-our-schoolmaster-galatians-321-29/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 3:21-29. We see in this Scripture in the book of Galatians that Paul asks an important question. Paul asks, “Is the law against the promises of God?” Paul says, “God forbid: if the law could have given life, then righteousness would have been by the law.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "God’s Promise to Abraham" (Galatians 3:15-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-gods-promise-to-abraham-galatians-315-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 3:15-20. We see in this Scripture in the book of Galatians that Paul continues to talk to the churches of Galatia about the law and faith. Paul tells the brethren that the promise God made to Abraham which we studied about in the previous lesson, is irrevocable. Nobody can do away with it or add to it. It was a promise between God and Abraham to be handed down throughout the generations to come.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Abraham Believed God" (Galatians 3:6-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-abraham-believed-god-galatians-36-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 3:6-14. We see in this Scripture that Paul speaks to the churches of Galatia about Abraham. What did Abraham have to do with the churches of Galatia?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Oh Foolish Galatians" (Galatians 3:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-oh-foolish-galatians-galatians-31-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 3:1-5. In this Scripture, we see that Paul confronts the Galatians about their beliefs. Paul called them foolish and asked them who had bewitched them. What do you think Paul meant by that question? Paul was concerned because he knew that the Galatians knew right from wrong, but they let someone convince them of something which was not true. The Galatians were acting as if a spell had been cast on them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Did Christ Die in Vain" (Galatians 2:11-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-did-christ-die-in-vain-galatians-211-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 2:11-21. As we study the Bible, we see in this Scripture in the book of Galatians that Paul and Peter met face-to-face in Antioch. Why was Paul upset with Peter? Peter at one time befriended the Gentiles who came to Christ. When certain Jewish people came around, Peter separated himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of what the Jewish people might think of him. Have you ever treated someone differently when other people were around because you were afraid of what they might think?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Paul Returns to Jerusalem" (Galatians 2:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-paul-returns-to-jerusalem-galatians-21-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 2:1-10. Paul tells us he went back to Jerusalem fourteen years later. After fourteen years why do you think Paul would return to Jerusalem? This time he took Barnabas and Titus with him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "In His Time" (Galatians 1:13-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-in-his-time-galatians-113-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 1:13-24. We see in this Scripture that Paul acknowledges he persecuted the church in the past. Paul’s persecution of the church of God is also spoken of in the book of Acts. Paul previously was very much into Judaism.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Paul Warns the Galatians" (Galatians 1:7-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-paul-warns-the-galatians-galatians-17-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 1:7-12. In this Scripture, we see Paul’s concern for the people was legitimate. What was Paul concerned about in the previous lesson? Let’s look at the Scripture in verse six and seven to see if we can find out why Paul was concerned. "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another, there are some that trouble you, and pervert the gospel of Christ."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Paul's Concern for the Galatians" (Galatians 1:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-pauls-concern-for-the-galatians-galatians-11-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 1:1-6. This is the study of the book of Galatians which is an epistle or letter written by Paul. Have you ever studied the book of Galatians? Paul introduces himself as an apostle of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and of God our Heavenly Father.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Who Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ" (Romans 8:32-39)](https://deborahhbateman.com/who-can-separate-us-from-the-love-of-christ/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Romans 8:32-39. Paul asks the question, if God didn’t spare His own Son, “How shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” If God loved us enough to sacrifice His only Son for our sins, why wouldn’t He be willing to do anything else for us if we asked Him?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself" (Mark 12:29-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-love-your-neighbor-as-yourself-mark-1229-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Mark 12:29-33. The Scriptures we are looking at in this lesson concern loving your neighbor as yourself. Who is your neighbor?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Love Your Enemies" (Luke 6:27-38)](https://deborahhbateman.com/love-your-enemies/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Luke 6:27-38. In this Scripture, Jesus is talking to His disciples, and is telling them to love their enemies. It is much easier to love the people who love you, such as your family and your friends. It is another thing to love the people who curse you, spitefully use you, hit you, or steal from you. But Jesus says, as Christians, we should love those people as well. How are we supposed to love our enemies?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Know the Love of Christ" (Ephesians 3:13-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/know-the-love-of-christ/) - Today's Daiy Bible Reading is from Ephesians 3:13-21. In this Scripture, Paul tells the Ephesians not to be discouraged because he was in prison. It was for their honor and glory he was suffering. Would you be discouraged if your leader was in prison?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jacob Loved Rachel" (Genesis 29:1-35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/jacob-loved-rachel/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 29:1-35. In this Scripture, Jacob found the love of his life, Rachel, but he was deceived by her father, Laban. Jacob went east and came to a well in the field where there were sheep and servants in the field. He later found out they belonged to his Uncle Laban. When Jacob saw Laban’s daughter coming with the sheep, he removed the stone from the well for the sheep to drink, then he kissed Rachel. This was love at first sight.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Love One Another" (John 15:12-27)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-love-one-another-john-1512-27/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 15:12-27. In this Scripture, Jesus is talking to His disciples; right before He went to be crucified. Jesus tells them, “This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.” He didn’t tell them to love each other if they felt like it. Jesus wanted them to commit to love each other.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Walk in Love" (Ephesians 5:1-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-walk-in-love-ephesians-51-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 5:1-16. Paul continues to exhort us to be followers of God, as “dear children.” What do you think Paul means by that statement? Paul tells us to live a life of love for one another. We are to use Christ for our example. He loved us and died on the cross for our sins as a sacrifice to God that He might please God and do His will.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Loves Us" ( John 3:16-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-loves-us-john-316-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 3:16-17. In this Scripture we are told of the greatest love of all. We can’t even imagine how much God loves us. Think about the sacrifice He made when He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for us. We find this in John 3:16-17, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Love of God" (Romans 5:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/the-love-of-god/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Romans 5:1-9. In this Scripture, we are told if we have accepted Jesus as our Savior, we are justified by faith and have peace with God through Jesus. Do you have peace with God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Love the LORD Your God with All Your Heart" (Deuteronomy 6:1-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-love-the-lord-your-god-with-all-your-heart-deuteronomy-61-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Deuteronomy 6:1-25. In this Scripture Moses is talking to the children of Israel, although this speech is ancient, the advice is timeless and quite applicable to our lives today. Moses reminds the Israelites they should love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul and might. This is the greatest commandment. Even though we no longer live under the law, but under grace, we still need to love God in this way.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to God for Your Faith and Love" (1 Thessalonians 3:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-god-for-your-faith-and-love-1-thessalonians-31-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13. This is part of the letter that Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica, which today is the second largest city in Greece. In this chapter Paul talks about the faith of the people. Paul, Silas and Timothy had been driven out of Thessalonica and, when they could no longer stand not knowing how the people were doing; they sent Timothy back to check on the people there.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Is Love" (1 John 4:7-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-love-1-john-47-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 John 4:7-21. This Scripture talks about how we should love one another, because God loves us. If God is in us then we should have love dwelling in us, because God is love.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God's Timing is Perfect" (Ecclesiastes 3:11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-gods-timing-is-perfect-ecclesiastes-311/) - I wanted to share with you about one of the trials of my life. I started praying for a Christian husband when I was a teenager, even though I was much too young to get married. I actually dated my husband for the first time when I was sixteen and he was twenty. I was too young and immature so we just had one date and that was it.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Walks on the Water" (Matthew 14:22-36)](https://deborahhbateman.com/jesus-walks-on-water/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 14:22-36. In this Scripture, Jesus walks on the water. Can you imagine being able to walk on water?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Feeds the Multitude" (Matthew 14:1-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-feeds-the-multitude-matthew-141-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 14:1-21. In this Scripture, Herod thought that Jesus was John the Baptist, raised from the dead. Why did Herod think Jesus was John the Baptist?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven" (Matthew 13:31-58)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-parables-of-the-kingdom-of-heaven-matthew-1331-58/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 13:31-58. In this Scripture, Jesus is telling more parables about the kingdom of heaven. Have you ever taken time to really look at these parables closely to see what Jesus is saying?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Parable of the Sower" (Matthew 13:1-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-parable-of-the-sower-matthew-131-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 13:1-30. Jesus is telling a story or parable of the sower to the multitudes who followed Him to the seashore. He explains how we hear the Word of God and how we share the Word of God. Only the seed that is planted on good ground grows and multiplies.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Warns the People" (Matthew 12:25-50)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-warns-the-people-matthew-1225-50/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 12:25-50. In this Scripture, Jesus is telling the people every kingdom, or city, or house divided against its self can’t stand. Jesus warns them if they sin against the Holy Spirit, it won’t be forgiven them. Be careful not to commit this sin, if the Holy Spirit has been dealing with you to come to Jesus, don't keep putting it off, it could get to the point that He quits speaking to you.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Talks about the Sabbath" (Matthew 12:1-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-talks-about-the-sabbath-matthew-121-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 12:1-24. This Scripture is about the Sabbath day and what is lawful or unlawful to do. The Sabbath day in Israel was considered to be the day of rest. They had many rules about what you couldn’t do on the Sabbath. There was no way they could rest for worrying about breaking the laws they had set forth for the Sabbath. Hebrews 4 reminds us it is in Jesus we find rest.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus says, Come unto Me" (Matthew 11:16-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-says-come-unto-me-matthew-1116-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 11:16-30. In this Scripture, Jesus tells the people that God sent John the Baptist to tell them the truth. Then God sent Him, Jesus Christ, and still people won't listen. Does it increase your belief to read about the miracles Jesus performed? What would it take for you to believe?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Talks about John the Baptist" (Matthew 11:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-talks-about-john-the-baptist-matthew-131-15/) - In this Scripture, Jesus finished commanding the twelve disciples, and went about preaching and teaching in their cities.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Instructs His Disciples" (Matthew 10:21-42)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-instructs-his-disciples-matthew-1021-42/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 10:21-42. This Scripture is a continuation of the previous lesson where Jesus called His disciples. Jesus gave them a commandment before He sent them out to let them know what to expect and what He expected of them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Calls His Disciples" (Matthew 10:1-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-calls-his-disciples-matthew-101-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 10:1-20. This chapter talks about Jesus calling His twelve disciples. The Scriptures inform us He gave them power to cast out unclean spirits and to heal people of sicknesses and diseases.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Heals the People" (Matthew 9:20-38)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-heals-the-people-matthew-920-38/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 9:20-38. In this Scripture, Jesus goes about teaching, preaching, and healing the people from all types of sicknesses and diseases. There was a woman, who had been sick for twelve years. She touched Jesus’ garment and Jesus tells her that her faith has made her whole.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Came to Call Sinners" (Matthew 9:1-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-came-to-call-sinners-matthew-91-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 9:1-19. This Scripture talks about Jesus healing people from all types of diseases. The scribes thought Jesus had committed blasphemy, but He knew what they were thinking and asked them if it was easier to forgive sins or to heal someone. Which do you think would be easier, to heal someone from their sickness or to forgive their sins? Jesus tells them He came to call sinners to repentance.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Calms the Storm" (Matthew 8:18-34)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-calms-the-storm-matthew-818-34/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 8:18-34. In this Scripture, Jesus saw great multitudes following Him so He told His disciples to depart to the other side of the lake.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Heals the Sick" (Matthew 8:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-heals-the-sick-matthew-81-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 8:1-17. After Jesus finished the Sermon on the Mount and came down the mountain, great multitudes of people followed him. They brought people with all sorts of diseases and He healed them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Narrow Gate" (Matthew 7:13-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-narrow-gate-matthew-713-29/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 7:13-29. In this Scripture, Jesus says, “Wide is the gate to destruction, but narrow is the gate that leads to life, therefore few will find it.” Which path are you on?
- [Daily Bible Reading "A-S-K" (Matthew 7:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-s-k-matthew-71-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 7:1-12. In this Scripture, Jesus tells us not to judge one another, so we won’t be judged. We really have no right to judge someone else, because we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. We have all made mistakes. We have all made bad decisions.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Seek First the Kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:14-34)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-seek-first-the-kingdom-of-god-matthew-614-34/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 6:14-34. In this Scripture, Jesus says we should forgive one another, for if we forgive others, God will forgive us. He says if we don't forgive others, our heavenly Father won’t forgive us. Do you find it hard sometimes to forgive those who have done you wrong? This is a promise that you can hold onto.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Lord's Prayer" (Matthew 6:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lords-prayer-matthew-61-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 6:1-13. In this Scripture, Jesus talks about when we are giving alms, which is a donation to the poor. We shouldn't make a big deal of it before men, but we should do it in secret. Jesus says if we do it to be seen of men, we have our reward, but if we do it privately and only God knows about it, He’ll reward us openly.
- [Daily Bible Reading "We Need the Savior" (Matthew 5:21-48)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-we-need-the-savior-matthew-521-48/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 5:21-48. In this Scripture, Jesus is trying to show us our need for the Savior. He is trying to show us how we should live, even though in our human state none of us are able to keep the law. That doesn't mean we should just do whatever we want, but we should strive to be and do what God would have us to.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew 5:12-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-readingsermon-on-the-mount-matthew-512-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 5:12-20. This Scripture is a continuation of the Sermon on the Mount. Remember, this is Jesus talking. This passage starts off by saying to rejoice and be glad, great is your reward in heaven for being persecuted for Christ's sake. That is a hard thing to do. The only way you could do it is by the power of God living in you. There were many others who came before us who suffered great persecution. For example, Paul was imprisoned because of his teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Beatitudes" (Matthew 5:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-beatitudes-matthew-51-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 5:1-11. This is a part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. In this Scripture, we have what are called the Beatitudes. It tells us what it means to be righteous. Basically, this Scripture describes what a Christian should be like.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Calls Disciples to Follow Him" (Matthew 4:12-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-calls-disciples-to-follow-him-matthew-412-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 4:12-25. In this Scripture, Jesus heard that John was put in prison, so He left Nazareth and went to Capernaum. It had been spoken by Esaias, the prophet that these people would see great light. (Isaiah 9) Jesus preached to the people to repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. This was the same message that John the Baptist preached to the people.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Tempted by the Devil" (Matthew 4:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-tempted-by-the-devil-matthew-41-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 4:1-11. In this Scripture, Jesus was led by the Spirit to the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and nights, and then He was hungry. Wouldn't you be hungry if you fasted forty days and nights? Of course you would.
- [Daily Bible Reading "John the Baptist Baptizes Jesus" (Matthew 3:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-john-the-baptist-baptizes-jesus-matthew-31-17/) - Today's Daily bible Reading is from Matthew 3:1-17. In this Scripture, we’ll see what happens when John the Baptist baptizes Jesus. First, Matthew talks about John the Baptist, preaching in Judea and telling the people to repent, because the kingdom of heaven is at hand. He traveled to Jerusalem, Judea and Jordan preaching and baptizing people.
- [Daily Bible Reading "LORD, Hear My Prayer" (Psalm 102:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-lord-hear-my-prayer-psalm-1021-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 102:1-14. Have you ever felt overwhelmed? The Psalmist pours his heart out to the LORD and begs Him to hear his cry. He begs God not to turn His face away in the day of trouble. He wants God to listen to him, hear his prayer, and answer his prayer immediately. Have you ever felt this way? I sure have.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Sing to the LORD" (Psalm 101:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-sing-to-the-lord-psalm-1011-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 101:1-8. Psalm 101 is a Psalm of David. He declares that he will sing to the LORD because of His mercy and judgment. David says he will behave himself wisely in a perfect way and walk in his house with a perfect heart. He promises not to set any wicked thing before his eyes. Could we make that promise in this day and time? How can we behave wisely today?
- [Daily Bible Reading "We are the Sheep of His Pasture" (Psalm 100:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-we-are-the-sheep-of-his-pasture-psalm-1001-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 100:1-5. Psalm 100 is a Psalm of praise. It tells us to make a joyful noise to the LORD. We’re to serve Him with gladness: and come before His presence with singing. When we worship God, it is an act of service to Him for who He is. We praise God and give thanks to Him for what He has done for us.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Exalt the LORD" (Psalm 99:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-exalt-the-lord-psalm-991-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 99:1-9. The Psalmist proclaims the LORD reigns. He sits between the cherubim. In Old Testament days the LORD’S presence was between the cherubim on the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant. The Psalmist says let the people tremble and the earth be moved. He is great in Zion and reigns high above all the people. Let’s exalt His holy name by praising and worshiping Him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Make a Joyful Noise to the LORD" (Psalm 98:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-make-a-joyful-noise-to-the-lord-psalm-981-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 98:1-9. The Psalmist encourages us to sing to the LORD because of His marvelous works. He is victorious. The LORD showed forth His righteousness to the heathen and has made His salvation known to the ends of the earth. He remembers His promises of mercy and truth toward Israel.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Reigns" (Psalm 97:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-reigns-psalm-971-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 97:1-12. The Psalmist reminds us to rejoice because the LORD reigns. His throne is surrounded with righteousness and judgment. His enemies are burned by the fire that goes before Him. Even the hills melt like wax at the presence of the LORD. The heavens declare His righteousness. His glory is shown throughout the earth.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Sing to the LORD a New Song" (Psalm 96:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-sing-to-the-lord-a-new-song-psalm-961-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 96:1-13. In Psalm 96 the Psalmist reminds us sing to the LORD a new song. He cries out for the whole earth to sing to the LORD and bless His name. We need to show His salvation daily by singing and praising Him and by declaring His glory and wonders to all people.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Is the Rock of My Refuge" (Psalm 94:12-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-the-rock-of-my-refuge-psalm-9412-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 94:12-23. Blessed is the man the LORD chastens and teaches the ways of God. The LORD won’t cast off His people or forsake His inheritance. He judges according to righteousness and those who follow Him should follow after righteousness. The Psalmist questions, “Who will stand up for me against the wicked?”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Vengeance Belongs to the LORD" (Psalm 94:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-vengeance-belongs-to-the-lord-psalm-941-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 94:1-11. The Psalmist proclaims that vengeance belongs to the LORD and requests God to show Himself and judge the earth. He questions how long the wicked will be allowed to triumph over God’s people.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD is Mighty" (Psalm 93:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-is-mighty-psalm-931-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 93:1-5. The Psalmist starts this Psalm proclaiming that the LORD reigns and is clothed in majesty and strength. God established both the world and His throne. He is everlasting. He is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to the LORD" (Psalm 92:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-the-lord-psalm-921-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 92:1-15. Psalm 92 is a psalm, or song, for the Sabbath day, in which the Psalmist reminds us it is good to give thanks to the LORD and sing praises to His name. We can show Him our love and faithfulness by praying and giving thanks to Him both in the morning and at night before we fall asleep.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Christmas Overload" (Luke 10:38-42)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-christmas-overload-luke-1038-42/) - I love Christmas and all the things we do to celebrate Christmas. It is one of my favorite times of year. I enjoy decorating. I like buying gifts for those I love and wrapping them up in pretty paper, decorating them with ribbons and bows and putting them under the tree. I love the excitement of the holiday season. I love watching my children and grandchildren open their presents and waiting to see their reaction. I love fixing a good meal, special goodies, and dessert for my family and seeing them enjoy it.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Genealogy of Jesus Christ" (Matthew 1:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-genealogy-of-jesus-christ-matthew-11-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 1:1-17. This is a study of the book of Matthew and his account of the life of Jesus Christ. In today’s Bible Study, we’ll look at the Scripture from Matthew 1:1-17. In this Scripture we’ll find the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Often times we skip these Scriptures when we see them in the Bible, but it is important that we know the genealogy of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Mary Did You Know" (Matthew 1:18-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-mary-did-you-know-matthew-118-25/) - Have you ever considered the real meaning of Christmas? It is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. While we do all kinds of things during the holiday season to celebrate, such as buying gifts, decorating our houses, decorating trees, going to parties, and having family celebrations, our main focus should be on what is the real reason for the season.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus was Born in Bethlehem" (Matthew 2:1-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-was-born-in-bethlehem-matthew-21-23/) - Matthew 2 tells about the birth of Jesus. He was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king. Bethlehem means "house of bread." In John 6:35 Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." Bethlehem was a village about six miles south of Jerusalem.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Come Before His Presence with Thanksgiving" (Psalm 95:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-come-before-his-presence-with-thanksgiving-psalm-951-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 95:1-6. In Psalm 95 the Psalmist reminds us to sing to the Lord. He encourages us to make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. He tells us to come before His presence with thanksgiving.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Magnify Him with Thanksgiving" (Psalm 69:30-36](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-magnify-him-with-thanksgiving-psalm-6930-36/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 69:30-36. This Scripture is part of a Psalm of David. In verse 30 David says, “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Give Thanks To God" (Psalm 139:14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-give-thanks-to-god-psalm-13914/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading was written by my friend, Lily Brenner. I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. -Psalm 139:14
- [Daily Bible Reading "Remember to Give Thanks" (Numbers 11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-remember-to-give-thanks-numbers-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Numbers 11. This lesson is about the children of Israel during the time when they were wandering in the wilderness. God met their needs for food, but they still complained.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to the LORD for His Deliverance" (Psalm 140:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-the-lord-for-his-deliverance-psalm-1401-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 140:1-13. Psalm 140 is a Psalm of David where he is asking the LORD to deliver him from the evil and violent man. David begs God to keep him and protect him from his enemies. He asks God for some pretty harsh punishment for his enemies.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to the LORD" (Psalm 105:1-45)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-the-lord-psalm-1051-45/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Unto Thee, O God, Do We Give Thanks" (Psalm 75:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-unto-thee-o-god-do-we-give-thanks-psalm-751-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 75:1-10. Psalm 75 is a Psalm of Asaph. It is a song to the director of music, to the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Asaph gives thanks to God for His name and His wondrous works. This Psalm is thought to possibly be a speech that was made when David was appointed governor and was then penned by Asaph.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to the Father" (Colossians 1:1-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-the-father-colossians-11-29/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 1:1-29. We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you. -Colossians 1:3
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to God for the Triumph We Have in Christ" (2 Corinthians 2)](https://deborahhbateman.com/give-thanks-to-god-for-the-triumph-we-have-in-christ/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Corinthians 2. Paul’s is trying to express to the people how much he loves them. He tries to encourage them that they can have triumph (victory) in Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to God for the Victory through Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:51-58)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-god-for-the-victory-through-christ-1-corinthians-1551-58/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. - 1 Corinthians 15:57
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to God for His Comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/give-thanks-to-god-for-his-comfort/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Corinthians 1:1-12. This is a letter from Paul, to the church of Corinth. Paul says, “Grace and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "In Every Thing Give Thanks" (1 Thessalonians 5:18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-in-every-thing-give-thanks-1-thessalonians-518/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 5:18. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to God for You" (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-god-for-you-1-thessalonians-11-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. Our feature verse is 1 Thessalonians 1:2, "We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to God" (Colossians 3:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-god-colossians-31-17/) - And whatsoever ye DO in WORD or DEED, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, GIVING THANKS to God and the Father by him. -Colossians 3:17 Paul tells the people if they are in Christ they should seek those things which are above, not the things on the earth.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks Always" (Ephesians 4:31-32; 5:1-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/6761-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 4:31-32; 5:1-21. Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks to God for the People in Your Life" (Romans 16:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-to-god-for-the-people-in-your-life-romans-161-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Romans 16:1-5. Paul wrote this letter, to the Romans from Corinth and sent it by Phebe, who was a servant of the church at Cenchrea. What does Paul mean by saying that Phebe was a servant of the church?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give Thanks for the HOPE We Have in Christ" (2 Thessalonians 2](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-thanks-for-the-hope-we-have-in-christ-2-thessalonians-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17. In the first chapter of the letter Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica he addresses the tribulations that they have been going through. In this chapter he talks to them about the hope we have in Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Thanksgiving - Give Thanks to God in Everything" (Philippians 4: 4-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-thanksgiving-give-thanks-to-god-in-everything/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 4: 4-9. Paul tells the members of the church of Philippi (a city in Greece) to rejoice in the Lord always. He tells them not to worry, but through prayer with thanksgiving let their request be known to God. Then, the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will keep their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Dwelling in the Secret Place" (Psalm 91:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-dwelling-in-the-secret-place-psalm-911-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 91:1-15. I love the first verse of this chapter, “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” The Psalmist declares that the LORD is his refuge and fortress. He trusts God to deliver him from the enemy. Have you put your trust in God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Prayer of Moses" (Psalm 90:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-prayer-of-moses-psalm-901-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 90:1-17. Psalm 90 is a prayer of Moses. Yes, that Moses, the one-time murdering Egyptian prince, Exodus, Ten-Commandment Moses. Did you know his Praises/Psalms were included in the book of Psalms? Moses was a man of God. God used him to lead His people. Moses started this Psalm acknowledging God as our eternal dwelling place. He reminds the people that even before the world was created God existed.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessed Be the LORD" (Psalm 89:42-52)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessed-be-the-lord-psalm-8942-52/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 89:42-52. Have you ever felt like God deserted you? The Psalmist continues to question God as to why He turned His back on David. He knew the promises God made to David and couldn’t understand why David was having so much trouble in his life. He seemed to forget about David’s rebellion.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Forever God is Faithful" (Psalm 89:33-41)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-forever-god-is-faithful-psalm-8933-41/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 89:33-41. The Psalmist reminds God of His promises to David. God promised to be faithful to David and show His loving-kindness toward him. He promised not to break His covenant with David. God promised His seed to endure forever.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God is Faithful" (Psalm 89:22-32)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-faithful-psalm-8922-32/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 89:22-32. God is faithful to His promises. He promised to be faithful to David. He protected David from the enemy. He showed mercy to David. How often do we experience God’s faithfulness?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Holy One of Israel is Our King" (Psalm 89:10-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-holy-one-of-israel-is-our-king-psalm-8910-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 89:10-21. In this portion of Psalm 89, the Psalmist talks about Rahab, which is another name for Egypt, saying God has broken it into pieces and has scattered His enemies. The Psalmist acknowledges God as the creator of the heavens and the earth.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I will Sing of Your Love Forever" (Psalm 89:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-sing-of-your-love-forever-psalm-891-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 89:1-9. In Psalm 89 the Psalmist declares he will sing about the love of God forever. He says he will tell of God’s faithfulness throughout the generations. The Psalmist praises God for His wondrous works and says even the heavens will praise God for them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Help Me" (Psalm 88:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-help-me-psalm-881-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 88:1-18. Psalm 88 is a Psalm to the chief Musician for the sons of Korah. In this Psalm the Psalmist reminds God he has cried out to Him day and night. The Psalmist acknowledges God as the God of his salvation. He begged God to hear his prayer. He has seen so much trouble he is distraught. He pleads for God to help him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Loves Zion" (Psalm 87:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-loves-zion-psalm-871-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 87:1-7. Psalm 87 is a Psalm for the sons of Korah. God created the whole world; He could have picked any place He wanted as His chosen city. He chose Jerusalem. The Scripture tells us that the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said about the city. When Jesus comes back He will set up His throne there and He will rule the earth as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
- [Daily Bible Reading "O LORD, Hear Me" (Psalm 86:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-o-lord-hear-me-psalm-861-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 86:1-17. Psalm 86 is a Prayer of David. David cried out to the LORD to hear his prayer. He admitted that he is poor and needy and asked God to preserve his soul. David declared that he is a servant of God and trusts in Him. David asked God to be merciful to him. He said he cries out to God daily. Do you pray to God daily?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Revive Us Again" (Psalm 85:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-revive-us-again-psalm-851-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 85:1-13. Psalm 85 is written to the Chief Musician. It is a Psalm for the sons of Korah. The Psalmist starts by thanking the LORD for showing favor to His land and bringing back the captivity of Jacob. He acknowledges that God had forgiven the sins of His people.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Better is One Day in Your House" (Psalm 84:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-better-is-one-day-in-your-house-psalm-841-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 84:1-12. Psalm 84 is to the chief Musician, upon Gitteth, which is a musical instrument either used by the people of Gath or used in vintage songs for the wine-dressers and press-traders. This is one of the songs used for the Feast of Booths, which took place in the fall of the year to celebrate the harvest. It is a Psalm for the sons of Korah.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Prayer for Israel" (Psalm 83:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-prayer-for-israel-psalm-831-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 83:1-18. Psalm 83 is a Psalm of Asaph, a prayer for Israel. Asaph cried out for God not to remain silent, not to hold His peace and not to be still because His enemies had lifted up their heads against His children.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Arise, O God, Judge the Earth" (Psalm 82:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-arise-o-god-judge-the-earth-psalm-821-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 82:1-8. Psalm 82 is a Psalm of Asaph. Asaph reminds us that God is a just judge. He asked, “How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked?” What does he mean by this question?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hear, O My People" (Psalm 81:8-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hear-o-my-people-psalm-818-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 81:8-16. In this portion of Psalm 81 Asaph cried out for the people to hear God’s voice and to listen closely to Him. Asaph warned them not to worship any other gods, as God commanded.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Make a Joyful Noise to God" (Psalm 81:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-make-a-joyful-noise-to-god-psalm-811-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 81:1-7. Psalm 81 is a Psalm of Asaph to the Chief Musician. He exhorts the people to sing out to God, who is our strength, and make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. He encourages them to gather all their musical instruments and praise and worship God through singing.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let Thy Face Shine on Us, O God" (Psalm 80:1-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-thy-face-shine-on-us-o-god-psalm-801-19/) - Psalm 80 is a Psalm of Asaph, where he cries out for God, the Shepherd of Israel, to save His people. He calls out for God to save the tribes of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. The twelve sons of Jacob are listed in Genesis 35:23-26. He begged God to shine His face on them. He asked God how long He would be angry against His people. Why did Asaph think God was angry with them?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Help Us, O God" (Psalm 79:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-help-us-o-god-psalm-791-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 79:1-13. Psalm 79 is a Psalm of Asaph. Asaph cries out to God for help because the heathen have attacked Jerusalem and have defiled the temple. Why would people want to destroy the temple of God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Leads His People" (Psalm 78:40-52)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-leads-his-people-psalm-7840-52/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 78:40-52. Asaph refers to the children of Israel when they were wandering in the wilderness. He says they provoked and grieved God in the desert. God even sent signs and wonders yet they turned their backs on Him and forgot how He delivered them from the enemy.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Forgave Their Iniquity" (Psalm 78:32-39)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-forgave-their-iniquity-psalm-7832-39/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 78:32-39. In Psalm 78 Asaph tells us the people sinned against God and didn’t believe all His wondrous works. Because of their rebellion against God their days were consumed in vanity and their years were spent in trouble. When God slew some of them, the rest knew they needed to return to God. They remembered that God was their rock and their redeemer. How many times do we return to God when we are in trouble?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Wrath of God" (Psalm 78:19-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-wrath-of-god-psalm-7819-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 78:19-31. In this Scripture Asaph talks about how the children of Israel spoke against God even after He had done so much for them. As they were wandering in the wilderness they questioned how God would provide water for them. He had Moses perform another miracle for them by using his staff to hit a rock and water flowed out of the rock and gave them plenty of water for all of their needs. With examples like this why do we ever question whether God can meet our needs?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Children of Ephraim" (Psalm 78:9-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-children-of-ephraim-psalm-789-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 78:9-18. In the first part of this chapter Asaph talks about teaching our children about God and the works of God. Now we’ll learn about the children of Ephraim. Ephraim was one of Joseph’s sons. He was the head of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Remember the Works of God" (Psalm 78:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-remember-the-works-of-god-psalm-781-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 78:1-8. Psalm 78 is a Psalm of Asaph. He cries out for the people to listen. He says he will speak in parables. He talks about teaching the children the ways of God and the mighty works of God. We’re to pass God’s ways and His Word from generation to generation. Some of the ways you can help teach the younger generation about God is by teaching your own children or grandchildren, nieces or nephews, neighbors or friend’s kids about Him. We could also teach Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. In what ways do you help teach the younger generation about God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Leads His People" (Psalm 77:10-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-leads-his-people-psalm-7710-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 77:10-20. In the first part of chapter 77 Asaph talked about going through a troubled time, where he was so distraught that he couldn’t even sleep at night. Some of the things that help me when I wake up troubled in the night are to pray, quote Scripture, or sing songs of praise to God in my mind. These will help to satisfy my spirit and many times I will be able to fall back to sleep.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Cried to God" (Psalm 77:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-cried-to-god-psalm-771-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 77:1-9. Psalm 77 is a Psalm of Asaph to the Chief Musician, Jeduthun. The Psalmist says he cried out to God and God heard him. He talks about being so troubled that he continued to worry in the night and wasn’t able to sleep. He couldn’t get comfortable because his spirit was overwhelmed; so much so that he couldn’t even talk. Have you ever been that troubled? I sure have. We’ve probably all experienced times in our lives like he described.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God is Great" (Psalm 76:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-great-psalm-761-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 76:1-12. Psalm 76 is a Psalm by Asaph to the chief Musician, to be played on a stringed instrument. He declared that God’s name is great in Israel. He is known in Judah. His tabernacle is in Salem. Salem was sometimes used as a shortcut for Jerusalem. His dwelling place is in Zion.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Arise, O God" (Psalm 74:13-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-arise-o-god-psalm-7413-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 74:13-23. In the first part of Psalm 74, Asaph questioned God about why He allowed the temple to be burned and allowed the enemy to attack His people. In this part of chapter 74 Asaph proclaims to how mighty God is.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God is My King" (Psalm 74:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-my-king-psalm-741-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 74:1-12. Psalm 74 is a Psalm of Asaph. He cried out to God for help. He asked God why He was angry. He begged God to remember His people. Have you ever felt like God was angry with you?
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Have Put My Trust in the Lord GOD" (Psalm 73:15-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-have-put-my-trust-in-the-lord-god-psalm-7315-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 73:15-28. The Psalmist was discouraged because he had been looking around at the wicked and it seemed as if they were prospering and flourishing.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Truly God is Good to Israel" (Psalm 73:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-truly-god-is-good-to-israel-psalm-731-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 73:1-14. Psalm 73 is a Psalm of Asaph. There are twelve psalms that are attributed to Asaph (Psalm 50; 73-83). Asaph is believed to be a Levite who was appointed by David to be the chief of the temple singers. In 1 Chronicles 6:39 we are told that Asaph was the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessed Be the LORD God of Israel" (Psalm 72:13-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessed-be-the-lord-god-of-israel-psalm-7213-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 72:13-20. David continues talking about Christ sparing the needy and redeeming their souls from deceit and violence. He says, “Precious will their blood be in His sight.” Why can He say this? I believe it is because their sins have been forgiven and their blood has been cleansed by the blood of the lamb, Jesus Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give the King Thy Judgments" (Psalm 72:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-the-king-thy-judgments-psalm-721-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 72:1-12. Psalm 72 is a Psalm for Solomon, which is thought to be written by David for his son. He asks God to give the king justice, righteousness, and peace with the people. This Scripture is also compared to the reign of Jesus Christ. He will judge the people with righteousness.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Strength of the LORD" (Psalm 71:13-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-strength-of-the-lord-psalm-7113-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 71:13-24. The Psalmist is pleading to God to cause all sorts of calamities to come on his enemies. He declares that he will praise and worship God for his righteousness. He says he will continue in the strength of the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Trust In the Lord" (Psalm 71:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-trust-in-the-lord-psalm-711-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 71:1-12. The Psalmist begins this Psalm saying, “In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust.” He asks God to deliver him from the hand of the wicked. He says, God is his hope and has been his trust since he was young.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let God Be Magnified" (Psalm 70:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-god-be-magnified-psalm-701-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 70:1-5. Psalm 70 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David reminds God, to hurry and deliver him from his enemies. David wants relief and he wants it now. Have you ever felt this way? I sure have, but God doesn’t work on our time table.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I will Praise the Name of God" (Psalm 69:29-36)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-praise-the-name-of-god-psalm-6929-36/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 69:29-36. In the past two lessons, David was very sad and cried out to God to deliver him. Now, he is at a point of praising God. David says, “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.” Have you noticed when you are going through a tough time, if you start to praise God it will lift your spirits?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hear Me, O LORD" (Psalm 69:13-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hear-me-o-lord-psalm-6913-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 69:13-28. Psalm 69 is a Psalm of David. David is crying out to God to hear his prayer and deliver him from his enemies. David found no one to comfort him or have pity on him. The only person he had to turn to was God. Have you ever been in that position?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Save Me, O God" (Psalm 69:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-save-me-o-god-psalm-691-12/) - Psalm 69 is a Psalm of David, a Psalm of the sufferer. David was distraught. He cried out to God, “Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.” Have you ever felt as David did?
- [Daily Bible Reading "God of Salvation" (Psalm 68:20-35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-of-salvation-psalm-6820-35/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 68:20-35. David acknowledges that our God is the God of salvation. He declares God will wound the head of His enemies. David reminds us that the Lord says He will gather His people together.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessed Be the LORD" (Psalm 68:8-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessed-be-the-lord-psalm-688-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 68:8-19. In this Scripture David is remembering the things the LORD has done for him in the past. Do you ever look back and think about the things God has done for you? When you are feeling discouraged, this is a good thing to do to remind yourself how much God loves you.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let God Arise" (Psalm 68:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-god-arise-psalm-681-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 68:1-7. Psalm 68 is a Psalm of David to the chief Musician. This is thought to be a dedication to Jerusalem. David starts by saying, “Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered.” Have you let God arise in your life?
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Be Merciful to Us" (Psalm 67:1-7](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-be-merciful-to-us-psalm-671-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 67:1-7. Psalm 67 is a Psalm to the Chief Musician. The Psalmist calls out to God to be merciful to us, bless us, and cause His face to shine on us. So His ways will be known on the earth and His saving grace to all nations.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Make a Joyful Noise unto God" (Psalm 66:1-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-make-a-joyful-noise-unto-god-psalm-661-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 66:1-20. In Psalm 66 the Psalmist exhorts us to worship, praise, and sing to God. He talks about how God takes care of His children by citing the incident when God turned the sea into dry land so they could cross it. What are some ways we can praise and worship God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise Waits for Thee" (Psalm 65:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-waits-for-thee-psalm-651-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 65:1-13. Psalm 65 is a Psalm of David, to the Chief Musician. David praises and worships God in silence. Have you ever praised and worshiped God in silence? David confesses his sin to God, and knows God will cleanse him from his sin. David realizes he is blessed to be chosen by God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "My Soul Thirsts for Thee" (Psalm 63:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-my-soul-thirsts-for-thee-psalm-631-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 63:1-11. Psalm 63 is a Psalm of David. It was written when he was in the wilderness of Judah. David declares that he’ll seek God early in the morning because his soul thirsts for God. Have you ever been really thirsty on a hot, dry day? David had a deep longing in his soul to spend time with God. Do you thirst for Him?
- [Daily Bible Reading "God is My Rock and My Salvation" (Psalm 62:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-my-rock-and-my-salvation-psalm-621-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 62:1-12. Psalm 62 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David says his soul waits on God, from Him comes his salvation.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Lead Me to the Rock" (Psalm 61:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-lead-me-to-the-rock-psalm-611-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 61:1-8. Psalm 61 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David cries out to God to hear his prayer. David says when his heart is overwhelmed he will cry out to God to lead him to the rock. What do you do when your heart is overwhelmed?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Vain is the Help of Man" (Psalm 60:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-vain-is-the-help-of-man-psalm-601-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 60:1-12. Psalm 60 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. It was meant to be played on the Shushaneduth, to the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” It was to be used as a teaching tool. This psalm was written when David fought with Aramnaharaim and Aramzobah, and Joab, David’s general, returned and smote twelve thousand Edomites in the valley of salt. The meaning of Joab's name is “Jehovah is father.” When we make God our father, we can win in any battle that faces us.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God is My Defense" (Psalm 59:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-my-defense-psalm-591-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 59:1-17. Psalm 59 is a Psalm of David, to the Chief Musician. It was written during the time when King Saul was having David’s house watched and was seeking to kill him. David became a king, a strong mighty man of God, but he leaned on the LORD as his defense and refuge in his time of trouble. Do you turn to God during times of trouble in your life?
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Rewards the Righteous" (Psalm 58:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-rewards-the-righteous-psalm-581-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 58:1-11. Psalm 58 is a Psalm of David. In this psalm David is quite direct in his speech. We need to remember that Scripture is inspired by God, so David is writing what the LORD is laying on his heart. He asks the judges if they are speaking righteously and making righteous decisions. How many times in the world we live in today do those in authority not make righteous decisions?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be Exalted, O God" (Psalm 57:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-exalted-o-god-psalm-571-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 57:1-11. Psalm 57 is a Psalm of David that was written when he fled from Saul in the cave. David cries out to God to be merciful to him. He declares that he trusts in God and will find refuge in the shadow of His wings. How many times in your life have you been in a situation where you needed to find refuge in God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Have You Put Your Trust in God" (Psalm 56:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-have-you-put-your-trust-in-god-psalm-561-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 56:1-13. Psalm 56 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician to the tune of Jonath-elem-recho-kim, which is thought to be the tune of “the silent dove of far-off places.” This psalm was written when the Philistines captured David at Gath. David cries out for God to have mercy on him, because men were out to destroy him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hear My Prayer, O God" (Psalm 55:1-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hear-my-prayer-o-god-psalm-551-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 55:1-23. Psalm 55 is a Psalm of David to the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, (a song or poem of contemplation). David calls out to God to listen to his prayer and not to hide from his pleas for favor.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God is My Deliverer" (Psalm 54:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-my-deliverer-psalm-541-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 54:1-7. Psalm 54 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician for stringed instruments. The Ziphims, who were the people of Ziph, went to Saul and told him that David was hiding among them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "There is None That Does Good" (Psalm 53:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-there-is-none-that-does-good-psalm-531-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 53:1-6. Psalm 53 is a Psalm of David. David starts this psalm by saying, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.” David says that God looked down from heaven and saw all of the children of Israel had turned their backs on Him. How do you think it makes God feel when we turn our backs on Him?
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Trust in the Mercy of God" (Psalm 52:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-trust-in-the-mercy-of-god-psalm-521-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 52:1-9. Psalm 52 is a Psalm of David concerning a situation that happened with Doeg the Edomite, who was a chief herdsman of Saul. The event is described in 1 Samuel 21-22. I encourage you to go to 1 Samuel and read these two chapters. It will help you to better understand this Psalm.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Create in Me a Clean Heart" (Psalm 51:1-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-create-in-me-a-clean-heart-psalm-511-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 51:1-19. You may wonder why I included a lesson from Psalm 51 in the midst of the study of the book of 2 Samuel, but this is David's response to his circumstances during this time.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Glorify Thy Name" (Psalm 50:16-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-glorify-thy-name-psalm-5016-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 50:16-23. In this Bible study lesson, we will study the Scripture in the second half of Psalm 50. In the first part of Psalm 50 we saw the promise that God will return, and it was mostly addressed to believers. This portion of the Scripture talks to unbelievers.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Our God Shall Come" (Psalm 50:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-our-god-shall-come-psalm-501-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 50:1-15. Psalm 50 is a Psalm of Asaph, who was one of the worship leaders in the temple. God is calling everyone on the earth to gather together before Him so He can judge His people. Are you ready for that call?
- [Daily Bible Reading "This Life is Fleeting" (Psalm 49:11-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-this-life-is-fleeting-psalm-4911-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 49:11-20. The psalmist reminds us that the houses and lands that we have in this life will be left behind. Even men of honor who name buildings, streets, and other things after themselves, they too will eventually perish and leave all their wealth and fame behind.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Wealth is Fleeting" (Psalm 49:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-wealth-is-fleeting-psalm-491-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 49:1-10. Psalm 49 is a Psalm to the Chief Musician for the sons of Korah. The psalmist calls out, “Hear this” to all the people of the world. He speaks in wisdom and understanding. He shares a great truth on the harp. He has learned a lesson about life and shares it in the form of a song.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Great is the LORD" (Psalm 48:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-great-is-the-lord-psalm-481-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 48:1-14. Psalm 48 is a song for the sons of Korah, the temple musicians. The psalmist talks about how great the LORD is. He is to be greatly praised in the city of God, a reference to Jerusalem that is on His holy mountain, Mt. Zion.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise God" (Psalm 47:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-god-psalm-471-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 47:1-9. You will notice a lot of the Psalms start off saying, “to the Chief Musician.” They were meant to be songs of praise and worship. This psalm begins by saying, “O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” We need to learn how to praise God, exalt Him and worship Him. How do you praise and worship God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "God is Our Refuge" (Psalm 46:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-our-refuge-psalm-461-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 46:1-11. Psalm 46 is a song to the Chief Musician or the director of music. “A Song upon Alamoth” is believed to be a musical term meaning it is a song for soprano voices. I love this: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” What does the word refuge mean? It means shelter from the storm or from danger. God is our protector.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Song of Love" (Psalm 45:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-song-of-love-psalm-451-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 45:1-17. Psalm 45 is written to the Chief Musician upon Shoshannim, which is a lily. This represents Christ as the Lily of the Valley. It is a psalm of the sons of Korah. It is a wedding song (song of loves). This psalm is considered a Messianic Psalm, which means it refers to Jesus. This Scripture speaks of a queen and king – royalty representing Christ, the King, who comes to His bride, the church, represented by the Queen.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God’s Favor" (Psalm 44:1-26)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-gods-favor-psalm-441-26/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 44:1-26. Psalm 44 is to the Chief Musician, for the sons of Korah. The psalmist says they heard from their fathers how God helped them to defeat the enemy and drive them out of the land. They didn’t do it of their own accord, but by the favor of God. Have you ever been in a position where you knew it was God’s favor that gave you victory? Have you ever asked God to give you His favor in a situation?
- [Daily Bible Reading "My God, My God" (Psalm 22:1-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-my-god-my-god-psalm-221-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 22:1-31. Psalm 22 is a Psalm of David, to the Chief Musician, upon Aijeleth Shahar. Aijeleth Shahar describes the melody to which the psalm was to be played.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Nobody Knows the Hour of His Coming" (Matthew 24:36-51)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-nobody-knows-the-hour-of-his-coming-matthew-2436-51/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 24:36-51. In this Scripture Jesus tells them no man, not even the angels in heaven know when He’ll come again. He says, only His Father in heaven knows when He’ll return.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Parable of the Talents" (Matthew 25:14-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-parable-of-the-talents-matthew-2514-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 25:14-30. In this Scripture Jesus is telling the disciples another parable about the kingdom of heaven.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Good Shepherd Divides His Sheep" (Matthew 25:31-46)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-good-shepherd-divides-his-sheep-matthew-2531-46/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 25:31-46. In this Scripture, Jesus is talking to the disciples and tells them that when the Son of Man comes, and the angels with Him, He’ll sit on the throne of His glory.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Armor of God" (Ephesians 6:13-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-armor-of-god-ephesians-613-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 6:13-24. We read in this Scripture where Paul talks about putting on the “whole armor of God” so we will be able to stand against the evil of the world we live in.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Relationships" (Ephesians 6:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-relationships-ephesians-61-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 6:1-12. In this Scripture Paul talks about some of our other relationships. The first relationship he talks about is how we should honor our father and mother. This is the first, of the Ten Commandments, which had a promise attached to it. The promise is that it may be well with you, and you might live long on the earth. 
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Husband-Wife Relationship" (Ephesians 5:17-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-husband-wife-relationship-ephesians-517-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 5:17-33. As we continue the study of the book of Ephesians, Paul talks about the husband-wife relationship and their relationship with God. Paul starts by telling us not to be unwise. We need to understand what the will of the Lord is. What do you think Paul means by that statement?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Walk in Purity" (Ephesians 4:17-32)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-walk-in-purity-ephesians-417-32/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 4:17-32. We see in chapter four of the book of Ephesians that Paul shifts gears. In chapters one through three he talks about the grace of God and the gift of God, His Son, who He gave to redeem us of our sins. What do you think he is going to talk about next?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Walk Worthy" (Ephesians 4:1-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-walk-worthy-ephesians-41-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 4:1-16. Paul, who considers himself a prisoner of the Lord, exhorts the Ephesians to walk worthy of the calling they have received. Why do you think Paul admonishes the Ephesians to do this? He says they should be humble, gentle, patient, and enduring with one another in love. He exhorts them to diligently try to keep the body of Christ united in the Holy Spirit, in peace.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Gift of the Grace of God" (Ephesians 3:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-gift-of-the-grace-of-god-ephesians-31-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 3:1-12. Paul starts this chapter by saying “I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles...” What do you think Paul meant by this statement? Was it meant as a way of identification or was he sharing his credentials?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Do Good to All Men" (Galatians 6:10-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-do-good-to-all-men-galatians-610-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 6:10-18. In this portion of the letter Paul says we are to do good to all men–meaning all people, especially those who are of the household of faith. Why do you think Paul gives this advice?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Bear One Another’s Burdens" (Galatians 6:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-bear-one-anothers-burdens-galatians-61-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 6:1-9. As we continue in the book of Galatians with Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia, Paul exhorts the brethren who are spiritual to restore anyone who is overtaken in a fault, with meekness; for fear that they may also be tempted. What do you think Paul means by this?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Walk in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16-26)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-walk-in-the-spirit-galatians-516-26/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 5:16-26. Paul continues with his letter to the churches at Galatia instructing them to walk in the Spirit so they won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. Do you know what Paul means by telling them to walk in the Spirit?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Stand Fast" (Galatians 5:15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-stand-fast-galatians-515/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Galatians 5:15. As we continue with Paul’s letter to the Galatians, Paul tells them to stand fast in the liberty and freedom of Christ and warns them not to get entangled with the yoke of bondage. Don’t mistake this freedom of Christ to mean you can go out and do whatever you want. That’s not what it means.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Love One Another Sincerely" (Romans 12:9-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/love-one-another-sincerely/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Romans 12:9-21. In this Scripture, Paul reminds us to let love be sincere; to hate evil, and to cling to things that are good. Be kind and caring to each other in brotherly love, and to honor one another.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Beware of False Doctrine" (Matthew 16:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/beware-of-false-doctrine/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 16:1-12. In this Scripture, the Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus, trying to tempt Him, they asked Him for a sign from heaven. Why do you think they asked Jesus for a sign from heaven?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Great is Thy Faith" (Matthew 15:21-39)](https://deborahhbateman.com/great-is-thy-faith/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 15:21-39. In this Scripture, Jesus departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, which is north of Israel. There was a Canaanite woman who came to Jesus telling Him her daughter was possessed with a devil. But Jesus didn't answer her. Why did He not acknowledge this woman? The disciples told Him to send her away because she was crying after them. Jesus told them He was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel. What did He mean by that statement? She was not going to take no for an answer. She knew Jesus was her only hope. She worshiped Him, and begged Him to help her.
- [Daily Bible Reading "What is the Condition of Your Heart?" (Matthew 15:1-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/what-is-the-condition-of-your-heart/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 15:1-20. In this Scripture, the scribes and Pharisees came to Jesus asking Him why the disciples didn't wash their hands when they ate. Have you ever noticed how people love to condemn others when they have faults themselves?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD is Righteous" (Psalm 129:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-is-righteous-psalm-1291-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 129:1-8. Psalm 129 is another of the song of degrees, which was sung or chanted while on the way to Jerusalem. The people of Israel went to Jerusalem three times a year for Passover, Pentecost, and tabernacles. They would go as families.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessed are Those Who Fear the LORD" (Psalm 128:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessed-are-those-who-fear-the-lord-psalm-1281-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 128:1-6. Psalm 128 is another one of the Songs of degrees that the children of Israel sang on their journey to Jerusalem. The Psalmist starts by saying, “Blessed are those who fear the LORD, and walk in His ways.” They will eat the labor of their hands. They will be happy and it will be well with them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Unless the LORD Builds the House" (Psalm 127:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-unless-the-lord-builds-the-house-psalm-1271-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 127:1-5. Psalm 127 is a Song of degrees for Solomon. The Psalmist starts by saying, “Except the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain that build it: unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchman walks in vain.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "They That Sow in Tears Shall Reap in Joy" (Psalm 126:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-they-that-sow-in-tears-shall-reap-in-joy-psalm-1261-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 126:1-6. Psalm 126 is another of the songs of degrees. This Psalm is about when the children of Israel were released from captivity and were able to go back to Jerusalem.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Those Who Trust in the LORD" (Psalm 125:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-those-who-trust-in-the-lord-psalm-1251-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 125:1-5. Psalm 125 is A Song of degrees, which was sung when the Israelis were going up to Jerusalem. The Psalmist declares that those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which can’t be moved, but abide forever. The LORD surrounds His people like the mountains surround Jerusalem.
- [Daily Bible Reading "If It Hadn’t Been for the Lord by My Side" (Psalm 124:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-if-it-hadnt-been-for-the-lord-by-my-side-psalm-1241-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 124:1-8. Psalm 124 is A Song of degrees written by David. The people sang it while going to Jerusalem. David acknowledges that if it hadn’t been for the LORD being on their side Israel would have been destroyed. Have you ever felt like David did?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Unto Thee I Lift Up My Eyes" (Psalm 123:1-4)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-unto-thee-i-lift-up-my-eyes-psalm-1231-4/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 123:1-4. Psalm 123 is another of the Songs of degrees, which the Israelis sang on their journey to Jerusalem. It is a song of praise to the LORD, lifting up the LORD, God of heaven.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-pray-for-the-peace-of-jerusalem-psalm-1221-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 122:1-9. Psalm 122 is A Song of degrees written by David, which the Israelis sang when they were going to Jerusalem. They went to Jerusalem to worship the LORD, give their sacrifices and give thanks to the LORD. This Psalm begins with one of my favorite verses, “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Will Lift Up My Eyes" (Psalm 121:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-lift-up-my-eyes-psalm-1211-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 121:1-8. Psalm 121 is another of the Psalms that is included in the Song of degrees. The Psalmist declares, “I will lift up my eyes to the hill, from where my help comes.” He declares, “My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” The LORD won’t allow your foot to be moved, because he doesn’t slumber or sleep.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Deliver My Soul, O LORD" (Psalm 120:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-deliver-my-soul-o-lord-psalm-1201-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 120:1-7. Psalm 120 is the first of fifteen Psalms that is considered to be “A Song of degrees” which includes Psalm 120-134 and means they were sung when people traveled to Jerusalem.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hear My Cry, O LORD" (Psalm 119:169-176)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hear-my-cry-o-lord-psalm-119169-176/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:169-176. This is the last stanza in Psalm 119. It starts with TAU, which may also be TAW, TAV, or TAF. It’s the twenty-second and last letter of the Hebrew alphabet. TAU represents the letter T, and its numerical value is 400. It is also thought to represent a signature or an inscription. A popular Hebrew saying is “From ALEPH to TAF” which is equivalent to the English saying “From A to Z,” and also means from beginning to end.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law" (Psalm 119:161-168)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-great-peace-have-they-which-love-thy-law-psalm-119161-168/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Great Are Thy Tender Mercies, O LORD" (Psalm 119:153-160)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-great-are-thy-tender-mercies-o-lord-psalm-119153-160/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Meditate in Thy Word" (Psalm 119:145-152)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-meditate-in-thy-word-psalm-119145-152/) - 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. 
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Talks about the End of Time" (Matthew 24:1-35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-talks-about-the-end-of-time-matthew-241-35/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 24:1-35. In this Scripture Jesus left the temple and His disciples came and wanted to show Him the buildings of the temple. Jesus tells them not one of the stones will be left intact; they’ll all be thrown down. Was He speaking literally?
- [Daily Bible Reading "You are Righteous, O LORD" (Psalm 119:137-144)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-you-are-righteous-o-lord-psalm-119137-144/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Order My Steps in Your Word" (Psalm 119:129-136)   ](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-order-my-steps-in-your-word-psalm-119129-136/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Anchor Holds" (Psalm 119:121-128)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-anchor-holds-psalm-119121-128/) - 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
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Find Hope in God’s Word" (Psalm 119:113-120)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-find-hope-in-gods-word-psalm-119113-120/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet" (Psalm 119:105-112)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-thy-word-is-a-lamp-unto-my-feet-psalm-119105-112/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "O How I Love Thy Law" (Psalm 119:97-104)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-o-how-i-love-thy-law-psalm-11997-104/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Thy Word is Forever Settled in Heaven" (Psalm 119:89-96)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-thy-word-is-forever-settled-in-heaven-psalm-11989-96/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:89-96. This portion of Psalm 119 starts with LAMED, which is the twelfth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and numerically represents 30. The Psalmist proclaims that God’s Word is forever settled in heaven. This is a promise we can base our life on.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Hope in Thy Word" (Psalm 119:81-88)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-hope-in-thy-word-psalm-11981-88/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:81-88. This portion of Scripture in Psalm 119 starts with CAPH, the eleventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The Psalmist’ soul is fainting as he waits on the salvation of the LORD, but he finds hope in God’s Word. He is in desperate need of comforting. He feels like a bottle in the smoke, yet still he remembers the statutes of the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Thy Hands Have Made Me" (Psalm 119:73-80)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-thy-hands-have-made-me-psalm-11973-80/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:73-80. This portion of Scripture from Psalm 119 starts with JOD, the tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. If you would like to learn more about the letter JOD, I have included a reference at the bottom of the page. The Psalmist starts by acknowledging God as his creator and thanks Him for fashioning him into who he is. He asks God to give him understanding so he can learn the commandments of God. He declares that those who fear the LORD will be glad when they meet him because he has found hope in the Word of God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Teach Me Good Judgment and Knowledge" (Psalm 119:65-72)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-teach-me-good-judgment-and-knowledge-psalm-11965-72/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Earth is Full of Your Mercy" (Psalm 119:57-64)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-earth-is-full-of-your-mercy-psalm-11957-64/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:57-64. This portion of Scripture from Psalm 119 starts with the letter CHETH which is the eighth letter from the Hebrew Alphabet. It represents the number eight. The Psalmist declares that the LORD is his portion and he has promised to keep God’s Words. He seeks God’s favor with his whole heart and asks God to be merciful to him according to His word.
- [Daily Bible Reading "My Hope is in Thy Word" (Psalm 119:49-56)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-my-hope-is-in-thy-word-psalm-11949-56/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Have Mercy on Me" (Psalm 119:41-48)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-have-mercy-on-me-psalm-11941-48/) - 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.*
- [Daily Bible Reading "Teach Me, O LORD" (Psalm 119:33-40)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-teach-me-o-lord-psalm-11933-40/) - 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. ...
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Have Chosen the Way of Truth" (Psalm 119:25-32)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-have-chosen-the-way-of-truth-psalm-11925-32/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:25-32. This portion of Scripture in Psalm 119 starts with the Hebrew letter DALETH, which is the fourth letter in the Hebrew alphabet and represents the number 4.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Help Me Keep Thy Word" (Psalm 119:17-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-help-me-keep-thy-word-psalm-11917-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:17-24. This portion of Scripture starts with the Hebrew letter GIMEL, which is the third letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Because of the shape of the letter some think it may have derived from a camel, but it said to be a rich man running after a poor man.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Will Not Forget Thy Word" (Psalm 119:9-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-not-forget-thy-word-psalm-1199-16/) - This portion of Scripture in Psalm 119 starts with the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, BETH. The Psalmist asks the question, how can a young man cleanse his way?
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Will Keep Thy Statutes" (Psalm 119:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-keep-thy-statutes-psalm-1191-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 119:1-8. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible with 176 verses. It is in the middle of the Bible, and it is an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet.
- [Daily Bible Reading "His Mercy Endures Forever" (Psalm 118:1-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-his-mercy-endures-forever-psalm-1181-29/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 118:1-29. Psalm 118 is a prayer and song of praise to the LORD. This is said to be the song they sung the night of the Lord’s Supper. Over and over again you will see the words, “His mercy endureth forever.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "All Nations Praise the LORD" (Psalm 116:10-19 - Psalm 117:1-2)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-all-nations-praise-the-lord-psalm-11610-19-psalm-1171-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 116:10-19 and Psalm 117:1-2. The Psalmist proclaims he believed in God and His mercy and questions what he should give to the LORD for all of His benefits to him. He says he will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. He declares he will pay his vows to God in the presence of his people. What can we give to the LORD for all the benefits He has given us?
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Love the LORD" (Psalm 116:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-love-the-lord-psalm-1161-9/) - The Psalmist declares his love for the LORD because God hears and answers his prayers. He proclaims that he will call on the name of the LORD as long as he lives because the LORD listens to him. He cried out to the LORD to deliver his soul. Do you spend time daily praying to the LORD?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Bless the LORD" (Psalm 115:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-bless-the-lord-psalm-1151-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 115:1-18. In Psalm 115 the Psalmist gives glory to the LORD for His mercy and truth. He asks, why the heathen say, “Where is their God now?” Have you ever been asked that question?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Earth Trembles at the Presence of the Lord" (Psalm 114:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-earth-trembles-at-the-presence-of-the-lord-psalm-1141-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 114:1-8. In Psalm 114 the Psalmist reminds us of God’s power and how He delivered the children of Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 6). From what has God delivered you?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise the Name of the LORD" (Psalm 113:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-the-name-of-the-lord-psalm-1131-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 113:1-9. The Psalmist starts Psalm 113 by giving a call to praise the LORD and bless His name from this time forth. He reminds us from the rising of the sun until its setting we are to praise the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessed is He who Fears the LORD" (Psalm 112:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessed-is-he-who-fears-the-lord-psalm-1121-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 112:1-10. The Psalmist begins Psalm 112 by saying, “Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.” He will be mighty on the earth. He will be blessed with wealth and riches. His righteousness endures forever.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise the Father, Praise the Son" (Psalm 111:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-the-father-praise-the-son-psalm-1111-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 111:1-10. The Psalmist declares he’ll praise the LORD in the congregation. He professes the works of the LORD are great, honorable, and glorious. The righteousness of the LORD endures forever. God made His wonderful works to be remembered.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Will Greatly Praise the LORD" (Psalm 109:16-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-greatly-praise-the-lord-psalm-10916-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 109:16-31. In this Psalm of David, he continues to pour out his heart to God concerning his enemies. He asked the LORD to cause the enemy to be cursed like they had cursed him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hold Not Thy Peace" (Psalm 109:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hold-not-thy-peace-psalm-1091-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 109:1-15. Psalm 109 is a Psalm of vindication by David to the chief musician. David requested of God, who he praises, not to hold His peace against his enemies. David’s enemies spoke badly of him and told lies about him. These wicked people said hateful words against David. He was so upset with them he asked God to take care of them. Have you ever been so frustrated with someone that you asked God to handle them?
- [Daily Bible Reading "O God, My Heart is Fixed" (Psalm 108:1-13)25](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-o-god-my-heart-is-fixed-psalm-1081-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 108:1-13. Psalm 108 is a Psalm of David in which he says his heart is fixed on the LORD. He declares he will sing and praise the LORD. He calls for the psaltery, harp and himself to awake early and praise the LORD. Do you wake up early and praise the LORD?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Exalt and Praise the LORD" (Psalm 107:32-43)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-exalt-and-praise-the-lord-psalm-10732-43/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 107:32-43. The Psalmist reminds us to exalt and praise the LORD in the congregation and assemblies of elders. What does the word “exalt” mean? Some of the words we may use to describe the word exalt are: to lift up, magnify, or glorify.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise the LORD" (Psalm 107:22-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-the-lord-psalm-10722-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 107:22-31. In this portion of the chapter the Psalmist reminds us to offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Do you think of giving thanks to God as a sacrifice?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So" (Psalm 107:1-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-the-redeemed-of-the-lord-say-so-psalm-1071-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 107:1-21. The chapter reminds us, “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: his mercy endureth for ever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.” Have you been redeemed by the blood of the lamb from the hand of the enemy?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Save Us, O LORD" (Psalm 106:34-48)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-save-us-o-lord-psalm-10634-48/) - The Israelites rebelled against the LORD. He commanded them to destroy the nations who refused to honor God, whose lands God gave to the Israelites, but they didn't do as they were told. They socialized with the heathens, learned their ways, and served their idols.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Help Us" (Psalm 106:24-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-help-us-psalm-10624-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 106:24-33. In this Psalm were 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Moses Stood in the Gap" (Psalm 106:13-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-moses-stood-in-the-gap-psalm-10613-23/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "His Mercy Endures Forever" (Psalm 106:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-his-mercy-endures-forever-psalm-1061-12/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "How Great Thou Art" (Psalm 104:18-35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-how-great-thou-art-psalm-10418-35/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "How Great is Our God" (Psalm 104:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-how-great-is-our-god-psalm-1041-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 104:1-17. Have you ever considered who the LORD is and all He does or has done? The Psalmist goes through a list of His acts in Psalm 104. He thanks and praises the LORD for His honor and majesty. The LORD covers Himself with light like a garment. He stretched out the heavens as a curtain to cover the world.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Bless the LORD, O My Soul" (Psalm 103:1-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-bless-the-lord-o-my-soul-psalm-1031-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 103:1-22. When is the last time you stopped and thought about the LORD and all the benefits He has bestowed upon you? This is a Psalm of David in which his whole purpose of writing is to remind us to bless the LORD. What does it mean to “bless” the LORD? It means to exalt Him, lift Him up, and honor Him as God. All believers can do this, not only priests or pastors. When we worship and praise the LORD it blesses Him. David blesses the holy name of the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Will Hear the Prayer of the Destitute" (Psalm 102:15-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-will-hear-the-prayer-of-the-destitute-psalm-10215-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 102:15-28. Have you ever felt desperate for God to hear and answer your prayer? The Psalmist earlier in the chapter cried out for God to hear his prayer. In this portion of the chapter he declares the greatness of the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Happy Mother's Day" (Proverbs 31:10, 28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-happy-mothers-day-proverbs-311038/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is Proverbs 31:10, “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:28 says, “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” I thought these verses were appropriate for Mother's Day since it is a day to show honor and appreciation to our mothers for who they are and all they have done for us.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be Thankful" (Psalm 100:4)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-thankful-psalm-1004/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 100:4 and many other Scriptures. “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name” (Psalm 100:4). What are some words that reminds you of what it means to be thankful? Some of the words I think of are grateful, appreciative, gratitude, and give thanks. We may use the words thanks or thank you to show we are thankful for something.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus is the Christ" (Matthew 16:13-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-is-the-christ-matthew-1613-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 16:13-28. In this Scripture, we’ll see how Peter goes from being blessed by Jesus to being rebuked by Him. Jesus and His disciples came to the coasts of Caesarea Philippi. Jesus asked them, “Who do men say that I the Son of man am?” The disciples tell Jesus “Some say He is John the Baptist, some say Elias, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "This is My Beloved Son" (Matthew 17:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-this-is-my-beloved-son-matthew-171-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 17:1-13. In this passage of Scripture, Jesus took Peter, James, and John to a high mountain. Jesus was changed before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothing was white as the light. Do you wonder how the disciples reacted?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Says, Have Faith" (Matthew 17:14-27)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-says-have-faith-matthew-1714-27/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 17:14-27. In this Scripture, when Jesus came to the multitude, there was a man there whose son was a lunatic. He brought him to the disciples, but they couldn't heal him. Jesus rebuked the devil, and the child was healed. Why was Jesus able to heal the boy, but the disciples weren’t?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Humble Yourselves as Little Children" (Matthew 18:1-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/humble-yourselves-as-little-children/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 18:1-20. In this Scripture, the disciples asked Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus called a little child to Him, and tells them, “Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus says we need to humble ourselves as little children, and come to Him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Says, Forgive your Brother" (Matthew 18:21-35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-says-forgive-your-brother-matthew-1821-35/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 18:21-35. In this Scripture, Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother who sinned against him. How about seven times? Jesus answers Peter, “No; you should forgive him seventy times seven.” How many times have you forgiven someone who wronged you?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Discusses Divorce" (Matthew 19:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-discusses-divorce-matthew-191-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 19:1-12. In this Scripture, Jesus is at the coasts of Judea, beyond Jordan. The multitudes followed Him, and He healed them. The Pharisees came and tempted Him, asking if it was lawful for a man to put away his wife for any reason? Back in Biblical times, they had several different ideas about when divorce was permitted. Why would they have conflicting ideas about this subject?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Come and Follow Me" (Matthew 19:13-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-come-and-follow-me-matthew-1913-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 19:13-30. The little children were brought to Jesus and the disciples rebuked them. Jesus told them not to forbid the children to come to Him, for such is the kingdom of heaven. What did Jesus mean by this statement? Jesus laid His hands on the children and then departed.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Heals the Blind Men" (Matthew 20:17-34)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-heals-the-blind-men-matthew-2017-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 20:17-24. In this Scripture, Jesus was going to Jerusalem. He took the disciples aside and told them what was going to happen to Him. Jesus explained to them He was going to be condemned to death, mocked, beaten, hanged, buried, and would rise again on the third day. Imagine how the disciples must have felt when Jesus told them this news.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hosanna in the Highest" (Matthew 21:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hosanna-in-the-highest-matthew-211-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 21:1-17. In this Scripture, Jesus and the disciples were going to Jerusalem, and they came to Bethpage, to the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of his disciples to the village to find an ass, a colt, and bring them to Him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Curses the Fig Tree" (Matthew 21:18-27)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-curses-the-fig-tree-matthew-2118-27/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 21:18-27. In this Scripture, Jesus came into the city, and was hungry. He saw a fig tree, but there was no fruit, so Jesus cursed the tree by saying there would be no fruit growing on it forever. Then the fig tree withered away. Why do you think Jesus caused the fig tree to wither? It reminds me of when Jesus is talking about the vine and the branches and He says, if the branch isn’t bearing fruit, cut it off.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Tells Parables" (Matthew 21:28-46)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-tells-parables-matthew-2128-46/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 21:28-46. In this Scripture, Jesus tells two parables. In the first parable, He tells about a man who had two sons whom he asked to go work in his vineyard. The first son said no, but later repented and went. The second son said he would go, but didn't. Which one obeyed his father? Look at Jesus’ response in Matthew 21:31-32. Which son are you?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Parable of the Wedding Feast" (Matthew 22:1-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-parable-of-the-wedding-feast-matthew-221-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 22:1-22. In this Scripture, Jesus tells a parable saying the kingdom of heaven is like a king who made a marriage for his son. He sent his servants to gather the people who were invited to the marriage and they wouldn’t come. He sent out more servants telling the people the wedding feast was ready, but they still wouldn’t come, then he took his servants and slew them. This made the king angry so he sent his armies to destroy them and burned up their city.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Give to Caesar that which is Caesar’s" (Matthew 22:15-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-give-to-caesar-that-which-is-caesars-matthew-2215-22/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 22:15-22. In this Scripture the Pharisees were questioning Jesus hoping He would give them an answer that would turn into an accusation against him. They asked him, “Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus talks to the Sadducees and Pharisees" (Matthew 22:23-46)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-talks-to-the-sadducees-and-pharisees-matthew-2223-46/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 22:23-46. In this Scripture, the Sadducees came to Jesus and asked Him about the Law of Moses which said if a man dies and has no children his brother should marry his wife and have children with her as seed for his brother.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord" (Matthew 23:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-humble-thyself-in-the-sight-of-the-lord-matthew-231-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 23:1-12. In this Scripture, Jesus speaks to the multitude, and to His disciples. This is His last public speech. It shows us Jesus not only as a loving Savior but also as our judge. 
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessed is He who Comes in the Name of the Lord" (Matthew 23:13:39)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessed-is-he-who-comes-in-the-name-of-the-lord-matthew-231339/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 23:13:39. In this Scripture Jesus turns His attention to the scribes, Pharisees, and hypocrites. Today’s lesson is hard, because Jesus was angry with them for the way they conducted themselves. Do you wonder what they did to make Him angry?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Parable of the Ten Virgins" (Matthew 25:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-parable-of-the-ten-virgins-matthew-251-13/) - In this Scripture, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins. He said the kingdom of heaven is like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Does Not Give Us the Spirit of Fear" (2 Timothy 1:7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/god-does-not-give-us-the-spirit-of-fear/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Timothy 1:7. Second Timothy 1:7 reminds us, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "All Things Work Together for Good" (Romans 8:28-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-all-things-work-together-for-good-romans-828-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Romans 8:28-31. This is one of my favorite passages of Scripture. I love the promise in Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” He doesn't say “some things” He says “all things work together for good to those who love God, and are called according to His purpose.” This is what I call my life verse. It is a verse from the Bible I have treasured as long as I can remember.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Know the Love of Christ" (Ephesians 3:13-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-know-the-love-of-christ-ephesians-313-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 3:13-21. In this Scripture Paul told the Ephesians not to be discouraged because he was in prison, as it was for their honor and glory that he was suffering. Would you be discouraged if your leader was in prison?
- [Daily Bible Reading "He Loved Us" (Ephesians 2:4-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/he-loved-us/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 2:4-9. In Ephesians 2:4, Paul says, “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,” God is merciful, He loves us so much He demonstrated His great love for us while we were still dead in our sins He made us alive in Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "My Peace I Give Unto You" (John 14:16-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/my-peace-i-give-unto-you/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 14:16-31. In this Scripture, Jesus is talking to the disciples. He tells them He will pray and ask the Father to send a Comforter.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Husbands Love Your Wives" (Colossians 3:19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-husbands-love-your-wives-colossians-319/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 3:19. Colossians 3:19: “Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. ”Do you find it funny that in the same Scripture that talks about husbands loving their wives also tells them not to be bitter against them? Do you think this may be a problem? We are going to look at those two words, love and bitter, to see what they mean, according to the Blue Letter Bible Dictionary.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Honor Your Father and Mother" (Ephesians 6:1-4)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-honor-your-father-and-mother-ephesians-61-4/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ephesians 6:1-4. This Scripture reminds us that we should honor our father and mother.
- [Daily Bible Reading "What Manner of Love" (1 John 3:1-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/what-manner-of-love/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 John 3:1-24. In this Scripture, we are told about the great love the Father has given us through His Son, Jesus, so we can become the sons of God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "What Is Love" (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-what-is-love-1-corinthians-131-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. In this Scripture Paul tells us love is superior to the other gifts of the Spirit. In the King James Version of the Bible, the word “love” is replaced with the word “charity,” which is a giving kind of love. It means affection, good will, love, benevolence, or brotherly love.
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- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" Matthew 2:11](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-jesus-is-the-reason-for-the-season-matthew-211/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 2:11. It's that time of year again, the time when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Christmas Traditions" (Matthew 2:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-christmas-traditions-matthew-21-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 2:1-11. I find it interesting to see what other people do as some of their family Christmas traditions. What are some of your Christmas Traditions? In this post, I am going to share some of my family’s Christmas traditions and a family favorite recipe that we fix every year during the Christmas holidays.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessings of Giving Thanks" (Psalm 100:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessings-of-giving-thanks-psalm-1001-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 100. This post was written by my friend, Janet Harllee. I can already smell Mamma’s Russian tea, and taste her pumpkin pie and persimmon pudding. You cannot have Thanksgiving without them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Go Work in my Vineyard" (Matthew 20:1-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-go-work-in-my-vineyard-matthew-201-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 20:1-16. In this Scripture, Jesus says the kingdom of heaven is like this story about a man who went out to hire people to work in his vineyard. He made an agreement with the laborers to work for a penny a day (which was considered a day’s wages during that time). Can you imagine working for a penny a day?
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Must Be About My Father's Business" (Luke 2:42-52)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-must-be-about-my-fathers-business-luke-242-52/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Luke 2:42-52. In this Scripture we have a record of a time when Jesus was twelve years old He went to Jerusalem with Joseph and Mary, which was their yearly custom. But, this time was different because when Joseph and Mary left to go back home Jesus failed to come with them. He stayed behind at the temple without His parent’s knowledge.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Thou Art Worthy" (Revelation 5:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-thou-art-worthy-revelation-51-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Revelation 5:1-14. : I don’t claim to know everything about the prophesy of the Bible, but there is something in this Scripture I wanted to share with you since we have been talking about praising God and the Lord, Jesus Christ.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God’s Favor" (Psalm 44:1-26) PURIM Celebration](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-gods-favor-psalm-441-26-2-purim-celebration/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 44:1-26. The Psalmist says they heard from their fathers how God helped them to defeat the enemy and drive them out of the land. They didn’t do it on their own accord, but by the favor of God. Have you ever been in a position where you knew it was God's favor that gave you victory?
- [Daily Bible Reading "What is PURIM?" (Esther 9:26-32)](https://deborahhbateman.com/what-is-purim/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Esther 9:26-32. purim(1)PURIM is a Jewish holiday which was established during the days of the book of Esther to commemorate God’s deliverance of the Jewish people.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Has Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear" (2 Timothy 1:7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-has-not-given-us-the-spirit-of-fear-2-timothy-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Timothy 1:7. Second Timothy 1:7 tells us, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hope in God" (Psalm 43:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hope-in-god-psalm-431-5-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 43:1-5. The Psalmist begs God to judge him, to plead his case against the enemy and deliver him. He says, God is his strength or refuge and asks why God has rejected him. Have you ever felt like God has deserted you? Have you ever wondered if He heard your prayers?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Greatest Gift" (Luke 2:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-greatest-gift-luke-21-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Luke 2:1-14. We have all spent the last several weeks or even months getting ready for the Christmas holiday season.
- [Daily Bible Reading "This Baby was Jesus" (Matthew 1:18-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-this-baby-was-jesus-matthew-118-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 1:18-25. Since it is Christmas I thought it only fitting to talk about the real meaning of Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. While we do all the things we do during this holiday season to celebrate, let’s keep our focus on what the real reason for the season is. It is not about decorating the tree, shopping and wrapping presents, family gatherings, baking goodies, or anything else that we do to celebrate, it is all about HIM!
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am the Way" (John 14:6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-the-way-john-146/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 14:6. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am the Good Shepherd" (John 10:11-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-the-good-shepherd-john-1011-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 10:11-16. “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11).
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am the Door" (John 10:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-the-door-john-101-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 1:1-10. “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture” (John 10:9).
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am the Light of the World" (John 8:12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-the-light-of-the-world-john-812/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 8:12. “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am the Bread of Life" (John 6:35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-the-bread-of-life-john-635/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 6:35, 6:48-51. “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst” (John 6:35).
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be Patient" (1 Thessalonians 5:14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-patient-1-thessalonians-514/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 5:14 and many other Scriptures. “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men (people)” (1 Thessalonians 5:14).
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be Hopeful" (Jeremiah 17:7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-hopeful-jeremiah-177/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Jeremiah 17:7 and many more. “Blessed is the man (person) that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is” (Jeremiah 17:7).
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be Content" (Philippians 4:11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-content-philippians-411/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 4:11. “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (Philippians 4:11).
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be Like-minded" (Philippians 2:2)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-like-minded-philippians-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 2. “Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind” (Philippians 2:2). In Philippians 2 Paul talks to the church of Philippi about being like-minded. What does it mean to be like-minded?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Reason behind Praise" (1 Thessalonians 5:18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-reason-behind-praise-1-thessalonians-518/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is by my friend, Amanda Beth. I recently pulled out the journal I have been writing in since 2002. As I was flipping through it, I noticed on every page I wrote about some trial I was going through at the time. Recalling some of the trials brought me to tears, and I wanted to go back and tell myself, “Look ahead! Stop worrying! It works out on the next page! God got me through it!”
- [Daily Bible Reading "What Does it Mean to be Free" (Romans 6:12-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-what-does-it-mean-to-be-free-romans-612-23/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Romans 6:12-23. In this Scripture we are exhorted to not let sin and lust rule in our body, nor let our bodies become instruments of unrighteousness to sin. Instead, we are exhorted to yield ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness. As Christians, sin won't have dominion over us, we're no longer under the law, but we're under the grace of God. Does that mean we can just sin, if we want to? He says, God forbid.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Virtuous Woman Is Honorable" (Proverbs 31:20-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-virtuous-woman-is-honorable-proverbs-3120-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 31:20-25. At the end of this lesson you can enter for a chance to win a copy of a Proverbs 31 watercolor picture by Maria Watercolor or a copy of the eBook Proverbs 31: Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman by Deborah H. Bateman.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Virtuous Woman is Strong" (Proverbs 31:15-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-virtuous-woman-is-strong-proverbs-3115-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 31:15-19. As we study this Scripture, think about your mother and all the hard work she did while raising you. Also, if you are a wife or mother, think about the ways you serve your family and whether you do it from a heart of love or out of obligation.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Virtuous Woman is Diligent" (Proverbs 31:12-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-virtuous-woman-is-diligent-proverbs-3112-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 31:12-14. In these Scriptures we find how valuable women are to our society. Sometimes I know we all feel overworked and underpaid and not appreciated for what we do, but I want to remind you that you are valuable to God, to your family, and to your world. I want to encourage you to use the gifts God has given you to serve Him and to serve those you love.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman" (Proverbs 31:10-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-who-can-find-a-virtuous-woman-proverbs-3110-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 31:10-12. In this Scripture, we find what a godly wife and mother looks like. King Lemuel, who biblical scholars believe to be King Solomon, is telling about the advice his mother, who is Bathsheba, gave him about what to look for in a wife. She starts by saying, “Who can find a virtuous woman?”
- [Goal Setting God's Way](https://deborahhbateman.com/goal-setting-gods-way/) - What is your #1 GOAL for next year? Have you started setting your GOALS for next year? What GOALS would you like to accomplish? How will you accomplish your GOALS?
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Call to Pray for our Nation" (2 Chronicles 7:14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-call-to-pray-for-our-nation-2-chronicles-714/) - The Bible says, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Righteousness Exalts a Nation" (Proverbs 14:15-35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-righteousness-exalts-a-nation-proverbs-1415-35/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 14:15-35. The verse we are focusing on in this passage of Scripture is verse 34, “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Christians Response to Government" (Romans 13:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-christians-response-to-government-romans-131-7/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Romans 13:1-7. In this Scripture, the Apostle Paul writes to the people about the importance of being in subjection to those who are in authority over us. He reminds us that all those who are in power are ordained by God. That may be hard for some of us to believe.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Don’t Be Weary in Well Doing" (2 Thessalonians 3:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-dont-be-weary-in-well-doing-2-thessalonians-31-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18. Paul asks the Thessalonians to pray for them that the Word of the Lord will spread and glorify God among others, as it had with them. God promised in Isaiah 55:11 that His Word would not return void.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Stand Fast" (2 Thessalonians 2:8-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-stand-fast-2-thessalonians-28-17/) - Today's Daily Bible eading is from 2 Thessalonians 2:8-17. Paul continues with the letter to the Thessalonians. He tells them that God will reveal the wicked. The Lord will consume him with the spirit of his mouth. What does Paul mean by that statement?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Coming of the Lord" (2 Thessalonians 2: 1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-coming-of-the-lord-2-thessalonians-2-1-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-7. Paul addresses a concern that the Thessalonians had from something he said in his first letter about the Second Coming of the Lord. Paul indicates that there are two parts to Christ’s coming.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Glorify the Lord" (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-glorify-the-lord-2-thessalonians-11-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. This letter is from Paul, Silvanus (whom also is known as Silas) and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians. Silas had been with Paul on his first visit to Thessalonica so the people knew him well.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let Your Light Shine" (1 Thessalonians 5:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-your-light-shine-1-thessalonians-51-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18. Paul tells the Thessalonians that they don’t need him to tell them about the times and the seasons. What does Paul mean by that statement?.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Edify One Another" (1 Thessalonians 5:11-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-edify-one-another-1-thessalonians-511-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28. Paul tells the Thessalonians to comfort and edify one another. He urges them to honor their leaders in the church. The leaders work hard to serve you, teach you, and give you spiritual guidance.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Comfort One Another" (1 Thessalonians 4:11-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-comfort-one-another-1-thessalonians-411-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18. In this portion of the letter, Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to live a quiet life, mind their own business, and work with their hands as he taught them. Why do you think Paul tells them that? He tells them it’s in this way they can walk in honesty before those who aren’t yet Christians. Paul’s desire for the Thessalonians was that they lack nothing.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God’s Call to Holiness" (1 Thessalonians 4:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-gods-call-to-holiness-1-thessalonians-41-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10. Paul exhorted the Thessalonians to follow his example of how they should walk before God. Paul reminds them of the commandments which he taught them. Does it make you wonder why Paul is reminding them about what they were taught?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Perfecting your Faith" (1 Thessalonians 3:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-perfecting-your-faith-1-thessalonians-31-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13. Paul writes in his letter to the Thessalonians that he couldn’t stand it any longer, not knowing how they were doing on their faith journey. Therefore, he sent Timothy to establish and reassure them in their faith. This meant that Paul would be alone in Athens, but he was willing to make the sacrifice for the sake of the Thessalonians. Why do you think Paul was willing to make such sacrifices for them?
- [Daily Bible Reading "You are Our Glory and Joy" (1 Thessalonians 2:13-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-you-are-our-glory-and-joy-1-thessalonians-213-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20. Paul says he is thankful to God continually for the Thessalonians. He was thankful that when he preached the gospel to them they received it. How did Paul know they received it?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Walk Worthy of God" (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-walk-worthy-of-god-1-thessalonians-21-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, he reminds them that they know that his ministry to them wasn’t in vain. Even though Paul was persecuted in Philippi for preaching the gospel, he still preached the gospel boldly to the Thessalonians. How could Paul still preach the gospel like that after such treatment?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Faith-Love-Hope" (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-faith-love-hope-1-thessalonians-11-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. This letter wasn’t only from Paul, but also from Silvanus, who was known as Silas; and Timotheus, who was known as Timothy. Paul wrote this letter to the church of the Thessalonians. It is believed to be Paul’s first letter thought to have been written around 52 AD from Athens.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let Every Thing That Has Breath Praise the LORD" (Psalm 150:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-every-thing-that-has-breath-praise-the-lord-psalm-1501-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 150:1-6. Psalm 150 is a Psalm of praise to the LORD. The Psalmist calls out for us to praise the LORD in His sanctuary, and in the firmament of His power. Praise Him for His mighty acts. Praise Him for His exceptional greatness.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Sing unto the LORD a New Song" (Psalm 149:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-sing-unto-the-lord-a-new-song-psalm-1491-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 149:1-9. Psalm 149 is a Psalm of praise. The Psalmist exhorts us to sing to the LORD a new song.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let them Praise the Name of the LORD" (Psalm 148:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-them-praise-the-name-of-the-lord-psalm-1481-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 148:1-14. Psalm 148 is a Psalm of praise. The Psalmist cries out for all the heavens, and the angels to praise the LORD. He also calls on the sun, the stars, and the moon to praise the LORD. His cry for them to praise the LORD is because God commanded and they were created. He established them forever by making a decree that will not pass away.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem" (Psalm 147:12-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-the-lord-o-jerusalem-psalm-14712-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 147:12-20. In this Scripture the Psalmist cries out to Jerusalem to praise the LORD God of Zion. He strengthened their gates and blessed them with children. He makes peace in their borders, and fills them with the finest wheat.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Great is our LORD" (Psalm 147:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-great-is-our-lord-psalm-1471-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 147:1-11. Psalm 147 is a Psalm of praise to the LORD. The Psalmist declares it is good to sing praises to our God. The LORD builds up Jerusalem and gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals those with a broken heart.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise the LORD, O My Soul" (Psalm 146:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-the-lord-o-my-soul-psalm-1461-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 146:1-10. Psalm 146 is a Psalm of Praise which begins by praising the LORD. The Psalmist declares that he will praise the LORD and sing praises to Him as long as he lives. He encourages us to put our trust in the LORD and not in man.
- [Daily Bible Reading "All Thy Works Shall Praise Thee" (Psalm 145:10-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-all-thy-works-shall-praise-thee-psalm-14510-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 145:10-21. David declares that the works of the LORD will praise Him and the saints will bless Him. They will speak of God’s power and the glory of His kingdom. They will make known His mighty acts and the glorious majesty of His kingdom.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Will Extol Thee, My God" (Psalm 145:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-extol-thee-my-god-psalm-1451-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 145:1-9. Psalm 145 is a Psalm of praise by David, where he says that he will exalt God as king every day and he will bless God’s name forever. David declares, “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised.” God’s greatness is immeasurable.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessed Be the LORD My Strength" (Psalm 144:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessed-be-the-lord-my-strength-psalm-1441-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 144:1-15. Psalm 144 is a Psalm of David that praises the LORD, who is his strength, his fortress, his shield, and his deliverer. David begs God to deliver him from the hand of his enemy and to war against the enemy for him. David declares that he will sing praises to the LORD for his deliverance.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hear My Prayer, O LORD" (Psalm 143:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hear-my-prayer-o-lord-psalm-1431-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 143:1-12. The Book of Psalms is a book of prayers. Psalm 143 is a Psalm of David where he pours out his heart to God asking God to hear his prayer and supplications. David asks God not to judge him because in His sight no man could be justified. God knew that no man was able to keep the law that is why He sent his Son, Jesus, into the world to save us from our sins.
- [Daily Bible Reading "You Are My Refuge" (Psalm 142:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-you-are-my-refuge-psalm-1421-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 142:1-7. Psalm 142 is a Psalm of David, a prayer of contemplation when he was hiding in a cave. David poured out his heart to the LORD. He was overwhelmed by the trouble he was going through.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Prayer for Preservation from Evil" (Psalm 141:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-prayer-for-preservation-from-evil-psalm-1411-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 141:1-9. Psalm 141 is a Psalm of David where David cries out to the LORD in prayer. David asks the LORD to accept his prayer as incense and the lifting of his hands as evening sacrifice. He begs God to put a watch over his mouth and guard his lips from speaking evil.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Marvelous are Thy Works" (Psalm 139:13-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-marvelous-are-thy-works-psalm-13913-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 139:13-24. My favorite part of this chapter is in verses 13-18 when David talks about how God knew us from the beginning when we were formed in our mothers’ wombs. He talks about all our members being written in God’s book of remembrance.
- [Daily Bible Reading "He Knows My Name" (Psalm 139:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-he-knows-my-name-psalm-1391-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 139:1-12. This is a Psalm of praise to God from David. David contemplates how intimately God knows us. God knows everything about us. He knows about our daily life. He knows everything we think, say, and do. He knows about our choices and our habits. David finds it hard to comprehend how well God knows him; do you?
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Will Praise Thee" (Psalm 138:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-will-praise-thee-psalm-1381-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 138:1-8. Psalm 138 is a Psalm of David where he proclaims that he will praise God with his whole heart. He declares that he will sing and praise God before the gods. David states that he will worship toward the holy temple and praise God for His truth and loving-kindness.
- [Daily Bible Reading "By the Rivers of Babylon" (Psalm 137:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-by-the-rivers-of-babylon-psalm-1371-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 137:1-9. In Psalm 137 the Psalmist speaks of the children of Israel sitting by the rivers of Babylon weeping and remembering Zion. Their captives mocked them by trying to get them to sing the songs of Zion. They asked, “How shall we sing the LORD’S song in a strange land?”
- [Daily Bible Reading "In Everything His Mercy Endures Forever" (Psalm 136:17-26)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-in-everything-his-mercy-endures-forever-psalm-13617-26/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 136:17-26. This Scripture talks about how God slew some of the most powerful and well known kings, which refers to Deuteronomy 1:4, “After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, which dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, which dwelt at Astaroth in Edrei.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Even in Judgment His Mercy Endures Forever" (Psalm 136:10-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-even-in-judgment-his-mercy-endures-forever-psalm-13610-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 136:10-16. This Scripture talks about God’s judgment on Egypt and His provision and protection for the children of Israel.
- [Daily Bible Reading "His Mercy Endures Forever" (Psalm 136:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-his-mercy-endures-forever-psalm-1361-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 136:1-9. The theme of Psalm 136 is to give thanks to the LORD because He is good and His mercy endures forever.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise Ye the LORD" (Psalm 135:14-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-ye-the-lord-psalm-13514-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 135:14-21. In this portion of Scripture from Psalm 135, the Psalmist reminds us that the LORD will judge His people. Then, he warns us about serving idols.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Praise the LORD" (Psalm 135:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-praise-the-lord-psalm-1351-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 135:1-13. Psalm 135 is a Psalm of praise to the LORD. It reminds us over and over to praise the LORD. Why should we praise the LORD?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Bless the LORD" (Psalm 134:1-3)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-bless-the-lord-psalm-1341-3/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 134:1-3. Psalm 134 is another of the songs of degrees that the children of Israel sang on their journey to Jerusalem. The Psalmist encourages us, as servants of the LORD, to bless the LORD. He exalts us to lift our hands and praise the LORD. ...
- [Daily Bible Reading "Brethren Dwell in Unity" (Psalm 133:1-3)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-brethren-dwell-in-unity-psalm-1331-3/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 133:1-3. Psalm 133 is a song of degrees of David. This is another really short Psalm, but it contains an important message for believers. David begins the Psalm by saying how good it is for the brethren to dwell together in unity. He describes it as precious ointment on the head of Aaron. The ointment ran down onto his beard and finally onto the skirts of his garment.
- [Daily Bible Reading "This is My Resting Place Forever" (Psalm 132:11-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-this-is-my-resting-place-forever-psalm-13211-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 132:11-18. In the second half of Psalm 132, a Song of degrees, the Psalmist tells us that the LORD swore to David and He would not go back on His promises. He made a promise that if his children would keep God’s covenants their children would sit on the throne as well.
- [Daily Bible Reading "LORD, Remember David" (Psalm 132:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-lord-remember-david-psalm-1321-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 132:1-10. Psalm 132 is a song of degrees where the Psalmist cries out the LORD to remember David and all his afflictions. He reminds God of David’s vow to Him. A vow is a promise. Have you ever made a vow to God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Finds Peace in the LORD" (Psalm 131:1-3)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-finds-peace-in-the-lord-psalm-1311-3/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 131:1-3. Psalm 131 is a song of degrees of David. This is one of the shortest Psalms with only three verses. David humbles himself before the LORD saying his heart is not arrogant or his eyes prideful, nor does he exalt himself in matters that are too great for him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Out of the Depths" (Psalm 130:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-out-of-the-depths-psalm-1301-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 130:1-8. Psalm 130 is another of the songs of degrees, which the children of Israel sang on their way to Jerusalem. The Psalmist cries out for the LORD to hear and answer his prayers. He questions the LORD: if He should punish all who have sinned who would be left standing?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Words of Wisdom from a Mother to Her Son" (Proverbs 31:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-words-of-wisdom-from-a-mother-to-her-son-proverbs-311-9/) - 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.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Chose the Tribe of Judah" (Psalm 78:63-72)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-chose-the-tribe-of-judah-psalm-7863-72/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 78:63-72. In this portion of Psalm 78, Asaph tells us that God chose the tribe of Judah because the tribe of Ephraim rebelled. Who was the tribe of Judah? Why were they significant to God?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Israel Provoked God to Anger" (Psalm 78:53-62)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-israel-provoked-god-to-anger-psalm-7853-62/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 78:53-62. In this Scripture, we are told that God led the children of Israel to safety, when He divided the Red Sea and the sea overtook their enemies.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am the True Vine" (John 15:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-the-true-vine-john-151-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from John 15:1-11. “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing” (John 15:5).
- [Daily Bible Reading "Think on These Things" (Philippians 4:8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-think-on-these-things-philippians-48/) - Do you ever have trouble with thinking negative thoughts? I guess we all do from time to time. Some of us may have more trouble with this than others. When we focus on the negative things that are going on in our lives it can bring us down.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The High Calling of God" (Philippians 3:12-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-high-calling-of-god-philippians-312-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 3:12-21. I thought this would be a good lesson for us to consider on New Year's Day as we plan and look forward to the coming year. We see in this Scripture where Paul shows his humility by saying that it isn’t as though he had already attained. What does Paul mean by that statement? Paul didn't think of himself as being better than others or as having arrived. He knew he wasn’t perfect and he would never be perfect in this life. He was forgiven because of his salvation, but he was still striving to be what God would have him be. We're all a work in progress. No matter how long you've been a Christian, there is still work to be done.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am Alpha and Omega" (Revelation 1:8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-alpha-and-omega-revelation-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Revelation 1:8. “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty” (Revelation 1:8).
- [Daily Bible Reading "The King’s Heart" (Proverbs 21:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-kings-heart-proverbs-211-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 21:1-10. In this Scripture, we are told that the king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, like rivers of water: he turns it wherever he wishes.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Honor Your Parents" (Proverbs 20:20-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-honor-your-parents-proverbs-2020-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 20:20-30. This Scripture warns us that those who curse their parents are in danger of having their light put out into total darkness.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Even a Child is Known by Their Deeds" (Proverbs 20:11-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-even-a-child-is-known-by-their-deeds-proverbs-2011-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 20:11-19. As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs, we are reminded that even a child is known by their deeds, whether their work is pure, and whether it is right. If the Bible says that a child is known by their actions, how much more are we, as adults, known by our actions? We all will have to eventually give an account for our actions.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Wine is a Mocker" (Proverbs 20:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-wine-is-a-mocker-proverbs-201-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 20:1-10. As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs we are reminded that wine is a mocker, intoxicating drinks cause commotion: and those who are deceived by them are not wise. Why does the Scripture say this about wine and other intoxicating drinks?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Fear of the LORD" (Proverbs 19:23-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-fear-of-the-lord-proverbs-1923-29/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 19:23-29. In this Scripture, we are told that the fear of the LORD tends to life: and those who have it will be satisfied; they won't be visited with evil. What does it mean to have the fear of the LORD?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Keep the Commandments" (Proverbs 19:16-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-keep-the-commandments-proverbs-1916-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 19:16-22. In this Scripture, we are reminded that those who keep the commandments keep their own soul; but those who despise their ways will die.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Get Wisdom" (Proverbs 19:8-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-get-wisdom-proverbs-198-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 19:8-15. In this Scripture, we are reminded that those who get wisdom love their own soul: those who keep understanding will find good.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Walk in Integrity" (Proverbs 19:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-walk-in-integrity-proverbs-191-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 19:1-7. In this Scripture we are reminded that better is the poor who walk in integrity, than one who is perverse in their lips, and is a fool.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Brother Offended" (Proverbs 18:19-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-brother-offended-proverbs-1819-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 18:19-24. We are reminded in this Scripture that a brother who has been offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower" (Proverbs 18:10-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-name-of-the-lord-is-a-strong-tower-proverbs-1810-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 18:10-18. We are reminded in this Scripture that the name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and are safe.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Selfish Desire" (Proverbs 18:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-selfish-desire-proverbs-181-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 18:1-9. In this Scripture, we are told that through selfish desire a person, who separates themselves, seeks and rages against all wisdom.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Merry Heart" (Proverbs 17:22-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-merry-heart-proverbs-1722-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 17:22-28. We are reminded in this Scripture that a merry heart does good like medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Friend Loves at All Times " (Proverbs 17:15-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-friend-loves-at-all-times-proverbs-1715-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 17:15-21. My favorite verse from this Scripture is found in verse 17, "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Gift is Like a Precious Stone" (Proverbs 17:8-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-gift-is-like-a-precious-stone-proverbs-178-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 17:8-14. In this Scripture, we are reminded that a gift is like a precious stone in the eyes of those who have it: where ever it turns, it prospers.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Little is Much" (Proverbs 17:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-little-is-much-proverbs-171-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 17:1-7. In this Scripture, we are reminded that it is better to have a dry morsel of bread, and have peace and quiet, than a full house of sacrifices with strife.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Pleasant Words" (Proverbs 16:24-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-pleasant-words-proverbs-1624-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 16:24-33. In this Scripture, we are reminded that pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Pride Goes Before Destruction" (Proverbs 16:18-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-proverbs-1618-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 16:18-23. In this Scripture, we are warned that pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. We are also told that it is better to be humble with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Get Wisdom" (Proverbs 16:10-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-get-wisdom-proverbs-1610-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 16:10-17. The verse we will focus on in this passage of Scripture is verse 16 which says, “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Commit to the LORD" (Proverbs 16:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-commit-to-the-lord-proverbs-161-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 16:1-9. In this Scripture, we are reminded that the preparations of the heart and the answer of the tongue come from the LORD. All our ways are clean in our own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Choose Joy" (Proverbs 15:23-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-choose-joy-proverbs-1523-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 15:23-33. In this Scripture, we are reminded that a person finds joy by the words of their mouth: and how good a word is that is spoken in due season!
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Merry Heart" (Proverbs 15:12-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-merry-heart-proverbs-1512-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 15:12-22. As we read this Scripture in the book of proverbs we are reminded that scorners hate those who reprove them: neither will they go to the wise. We are also reminded that a merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but the spirit is broken by sorrow in the heart.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Soft Answer" (Proverbs 15:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-soft-answer-proverbs-151-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 15:1-11. In this Scripture, we are reminded that a soft answer turns away wrath: but a harsh word stirs up anger. Have you ever noticed how someone's tone of voice can make a difference in how you respond to them?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Wise Women" (Proverbs 14:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-wise-women-proverbs-141-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 14:1-14. In this Scripture, we are reminded that every wise woman builds her house: but a foolish woman tears her house down.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Who Are Your Friends" (Proverbs 13:13-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-who-are-your-friends-proverbs-1313-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 13:13-25. This Scripture tell us that those who despise the word will be destroyed: but those who fear the commandment will be rewarded.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hope" (Proverbs 13:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hope-proverbs-131-12/) - We are reminded in this Scripture that a wise son hears his father’s instruction: but a mocker doesn’t listen to reproof. What is the real difference between a wise person and a wicked person?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Watch Your Words" (Proverbs 12:17-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-watch-your-words-proverbs-1217-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 12:17-28. In this Scripture, we learn a lot about our speech. We are reminded that those who speak the truth declare righteousness: but a liar is deceptive.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Wise Listen to Advice" (Proverbs 12:12-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-wise-listen-to-advice-proverbs-1212-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 12:12-16. In this Scripture, we are reminded that we can choose the way of the wicked and end up in trouble, entrapped by the snares of evil people, or we can choose the way of the righteous and produce good fruit.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Righteousness" (Proverbs 12:5-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-righteousness-proverbs-125-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 12:5-11. In this Scripture, we are told that the thoughts of the righteous are true: but the guidance of the wicked is deceptive.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Knowledge" (Proverbs 12:1-4)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-knowledge-proverbs-121-4/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 12:1-4. This Scripture tells us whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but those who hate correction are foolish.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Harvest Time is Coming" (Proverbs 11:16-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-harvest-time-is-coming-proverbs-1116-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 11:16-23. This Scripture tells us that a gracious woman retains her honor: and strong men retain their riches.
- [Daily Bible Reading "How Will You Live" (Proverbs 11:7-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-how-will-you-live-proverbs-117-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 11:7-15. In this Scripture, we are reminded that when a wicked person dies their hope and expectation perishes with them. But, when a righteous person dies they have the hope of eternal life. The way you live in this life and the choices you make will determine your future. How will you live?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Are You in Balance" (Proverbs 11:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-are-you-in-balance-proverbs-111-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 11:1-6. Proverbs 11 warns us that a deceitful balance is disgusting to the LORD: but an accurate weight is his delight. It pleases God when we are honest in our dealings with others. Being dishonest is an abomination to Him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Heart Check-up" (Proverbs 10:27-32)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-heart-check-up-proverbs-1027-32/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 10:27-32. We are told in this Scripture that the fear of the LORD increases our days: but the years of the wicked will be shortened. The fear of the LORD begins in our heart. Many times people shorten their lives by the way they choose to live.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Good vs Evil" (Proverbs 10:23-26)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-good-vs-evil-proverbs-1023-26/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 10:23-26. Have you ever noticed how some people seem to enjoy doing evil things while others delight in wisdom? This Scripture tells us it is like a sport to a fool to do evil: but a person with understanding delights in wisdom. Have you noticed how much people who are wise seem to enjoy learning?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Blessing of the LORD Enriches Lives" (Proverbs 10:18-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-blessing-of-the-lord-enriches-lives-proverbs-1018-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 10:18-22. Those who conceal hatred with lying lips, and those who whisper words of slander, are foolish. The abundance of words causes sin: but those who learn to control their mouth are wise. Do you consider yourself to be wise?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Which Path Do You Choose" (Proverbs 10:9-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-which-path-do-you-choose-proverbs-109-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 10:9-17. Those who walk in integrity walks securely: but those who choose to walk the path of crookedness will be known for his ways.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Wise Son Makes a Glad Father" (Proverbs 10:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-wise-son-makes-a-glad-father-proverbs-101-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 10:1-8. The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the sorrow of his mother.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Creation Day Four" (Genesis 1:14-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-creation-day-four-genesis-114-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 1:14-19. On the fourth day of creation, God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years; and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth”; and it was so.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Creation Day Three" (Genesis 1:9-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-creation-day-three-genesis-19-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 1:9-13. On the third day of creation, God said, "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear"; and it was so.” God called the dry land “Earth,” and He called the gathering together of the waters “Seas.” God separated the water from the dry land. Do you wonder how the earth looked then compared to how it looks now? God liked what He saw and thought that it was good.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Created Heaven" (Genesis 1:6-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-created-heaven-genesis-16-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 1:6-8. On the second day God said, "Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters."
- [Daily Bible Reading "In the Beginning" (Genesis 1:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-in-the-beginning-genesis-11-5/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 1:1-5. Genesis is the first book of the Bible in the Old Testament. It is the first book of what is called the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible). These first five books of the Bible are also what the Jewish people call the Torah. Moses is considered to be the author of these books. The first chapter of Genesis is a six day account of the creation of the heavens, the earth, plants and trees, birds, animals, and man. As we go through this first chapter notice the order in which God created things.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Scriptures Relating to an Eclipse" (Psalm 19:1 and other Scriptures)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-scriptures-relating-to-an-eclipse-psalm-191-and-other-scriptures/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 19:1 and many other Scriptures reltating to the heavens and the eclipse of the sun and moon. The eclipse of August 21, 2017 will stretch across the United States from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, SC. The last total eclipse in the US was 99 years ago on June 8, 1918. The next eclipse in the US is expected April 8, 2024 which will cross from east to west, along with the 2017 eclipse which will cross for west to east will create an “X” across the United States. There are those who believe that a solar eclipse may have specific meanings. Some believe it is a sign of judgment from God. Some believe there are certain statistics that line up with biblical prophecy. Curious about what the Bible had to say about the eclipse I discovered these Scriptures that relate.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Foolish Woman" (Proverbs 9:13-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-foolish-woman-proverbs-913-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 9:13-18. Today we learn about Lady Folly. A foolish woman is loud: she is naive, and knows nothing. She sits at ...
- [Daily Bible Reading "Fear of the LORD" (Proverbs 9:7-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-fear-of-the-lord-proverbs-97-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 9:7-12. In this Scripture, we are warned if we correct a scorner, we may be insulted in return. If we rebuke a wicked person, we may end up getting abused.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Wisdom has Built Her House" (Proverbs 9:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-wisdom-has-built-her-house-proverbs-91-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 9:1-6. Wisdom has built her house, she has carved out her seven pillars. She has killed her beasts; she has made her wine; she has also set her table.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be Wise" (Proverbs 8:32-36)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-wise-proverbs-832-36/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 8:32-36. In this Scripture, we find a call to listen. Not only to listen but to hear and seek. Seek wisdom and seek the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Wisdom is a Gift from God" (Proverbs 8:22-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-wisdom-is-a-gift-from-god-proverbs-822-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 8:22-31. The LORD possessed me in the beginning of His way, before His works of old. I was anointed from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth was created. When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth; when there were no oceans flowing with water.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am Wisdom" (Proverbs 8:12-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-wisdom-proverbs-812-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 8:12-21. Solomon describes wisdom in this Scripture. He tells us what wisdom is and the value of finding wisdom. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: I hate pride, and arrogance, evil ways, and the perverse mouth.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Value of Wisdom" (Proverbs 8:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-value-of-wisdom-proverbs-81-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 8:1-11. In this Scripture, Solomon shares the value of wisdom. He says, "Doesn't wisdom cry and understanding raise her voice? She stands in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Flee Sin" (Proverbs 7:6-27)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-flee-sin-proverbs-76-27/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 7:6-23. Solomon tells a story about an incident that he witnessed. Solomon said he was looking out the window of his home one evening when he saw a young man going down the street.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Apple of the Eye" (Proverbs 7:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-apple-of-the-eye-proverbs-71-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 7:1-5. Solomon tells his son, "My son, keep my words, and treasure my commandments. Keep my commandments, and live; and my instruction as the apple of your eye."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Listen to Your Father and Mother" (Proverbs 6:20-35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-listen-to-your-father-and-mother-proverbs-620-35/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 6:20-35. Solomon tells his son, "My son, keep your father's commandment, and don't forsake the teaching of your mother: bind them continually upon your heart, and tie them around your neck."
- [Daily Bible Reading "7 Things God Hates" (Proverbs 6:16-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-7-things-god-hates-proverbs-616-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 6:16-19. In this Scripture, Solomon tells us these six things the LORD hates: yes, seven are an abomination unto him:
- [Daily Bible Reading "Beware of Wicked People" (Proverbs 6:12-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-beware-of-wicked-people-proverbs-612-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 6:12-15. In this Scripture, Solomon warns his son about people who are wicked. He wants them to be aware that there are these kinds of people in the world. He wants them to be on guard against the evil and wicked plans that they devise.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Consider the Ant" (Proverbs 6:6-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-consider-the-ant-proverbs-66-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 6:6-11. In this Scripture, Solomon tells us to consider the ways of the ant. The ant has no guide, overseer, or ruler.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Deliver Yourself" (Proverbs 6:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-deliver-yourself-proverbs-61-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 6:1-5. In this Scripture, Solomon warns his son about putting up security for a friend’s debt or signing for the debt of a stranger.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Rejoice with the Wife of Your Youth" (Proverbs 5:15-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-rejoice-with-the-wife-of-your-youth-proverbs-515-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 5:15-23. Water is considered to be a precious commodity in many nations of the world, including Israel. In this Scripture, Solomon compares the marriage relationship to drinking from a well.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Listen to Me" (Proverbs 5:7-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-listen-to-me-proverbs-57-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 5:7-14. In this Scripture, Solomon tells his children to listen and not depart from the words of his mouth. He warns his sons again to stay far away from the strange or adulteress woman, and do not even go near the door of her house.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Danger of Adultery" (Proverbs 5:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-danger-of-adultery-proverbs-51-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 5:1-6. Solomon tells his son, "My son, pay attention to my wisdom, and listen to my understanding: so you might guard your discretion, and so your lips may keep knowledge."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Guard Your Heart" (Proverbs 4:20-27)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-guard-your-heart-proverbs-420-27/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 4:20-27. Solomon says to his son, "My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Don't let them not depart from your eyes; keep them in the middle of your heart."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Let Your Light Shine in the Darkness" (Proverbs 4:14-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-your-light-shine-in-the-darkness-proverbs-414-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 4:14-19. Solomon warns his son saying, "Don't enter into the path of the wicked, and don't go in the way of evil men. Avoid it, don't pass by it, turn from it, and pass away."
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Proverbs of Solomon" (Proverbs 1:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-proverbs-of-solomon-proverbs-11-7-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 1:1-7. The book of Proverbs was primarily written by Solomon, the son of King David. It is thought that Solomon collected these proverbs to pass down to his son to help him learn wisdom from his experiences.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Get Wisdom" (Proverbs 4:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-get-wisdom-proverbs-41-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 4:1-13. Solomon says, "Hear, you children, the instruction of a father, and listen to learn understanding. I give you good instruction, don't forsake my direction."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Live Good, Do Good, Be Blessed" (Proverbs 3:27-35)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-live-good-do-good-be-blessed-proverbs-327-35/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 3:27-35. In this Scripture, Solomon warns his son not to withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. What does this mean?
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Will Be Your Confidence" (Proverbs 3:19-26)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-will-be-your-confidence-proverbs-319-26/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 3:19-26. In this Scripture Solomon reassures his son saying, The LORD by wisdom created the earth; by understanding he made the heavens. By his knowledge the oceans were divided, and the dew trickles from the clouds.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Do Not Be Wise in Your Own Eyes" (Proverbs 3:7-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-do-not-be-wise-in-your-own-eyes-proverbs-37-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 3:7-12. Solomon warns his son not to be wise in his own eyes. So many times we think we know what is best for us, when in actuality we may not. He instructs his son to fear (stand in awe of, show reverence for) the LORD, and depart from evil. By doing this it will cause healing to his nerves, and refreshment to his bones.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Trust in the LORD" (Proverbs 3:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-trust-in-the-lord-proverbs-31-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 3:1-6. Solomon says, "My son, don't forget my law (instructions); but let your heart keep my commandments (code of wisdom)."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Happy Are Those Who Find Wisdom" (Proverbs 3:13-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-happy-are-those-who-find-wisdom-proverbs-313-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 3:13-18. Solomon tells his son; happy is the man who finds wisdom and the man that gets understanding. Even though Solomon is talking to his son, the instructions that he gives in the book of Proverbs can apply to all of us, not only to men.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Choose Wisdom" (Proverbs 2:10-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-choose-wisdom-proverbs-210-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 2:10-22. In this Scripture, Solomon talks to his son about both Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly. He tells him the benefits of wisdom, saying, "Wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul. Discretion will preserve you, understanding will keep you."
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Gives Wisdom" (Proverbs 2:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-gives-wisdom-proverbs-21-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 2:1-9. Solomon says to his son, “My son, accept my words, and hide my commandments in your heart. Listen to wisdom, apply your heart to understanding, cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Wisdom Cries Out" (Proverbs 1:20-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-wisdom-cries-out-proverbs-120-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 1:20-33. In this Scripture, wisdom is portrayed as a woman. She calls out in the streets, and at the city gate.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Teach Your Children Well" (Proverbs 1:8-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-teach-your-children-well-proverbs-18-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 1:8-19. Solomon exhorts his son to listen to the instruction and teaching of both his father and mother. He warns him about hanging out with the wrong people. He tells him if sinners entice him to do wrong don't consent to their offers.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Removes and Establishes Kings" (Daniel 2:17-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-removes-and-establishes-kings-daniel-217-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Daniel 2:17-30. In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream while he was sleeping, but when he woke up he couldn’t remember the dream. He asked the Chaldeans, who were considered to be the wisest men in the land, to reveal his dream and interpret it for him. The king was so angry they couldn’t do as he requested that he threatened to destroy all the wise men in Babylon.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Warns the Priests" (Malachi 2:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-warns-the-priests-malachi-21-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Malachi 2:1-9. The LORD spoke to the priests through His servant Malachi. The LORD said if the priests didn’t listen to His commandment, take it to heart and give glory to His name, He would curse their blessing. In fact He had already cursed them because they hadn’t taken it to heart. The LORD expected them to honor His name.
- [Daily Bible Reading "I Am a Great King" (Malachi 1:7-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-i-am-a-great-king-malachi-17-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Malachi 1:7-14. Malachi relayed to the children of Israel what the LORD had to say to them. The LORD scorned them because they offered dirty bread on the altar and then asked Him, “Where have we contaminated you?” He told them by doing that they shamed the LORD’S Table.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Speaks to Malachi" (Malachi 1:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-speaks-to-malachi-malachi-11-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from the book of Malachi. Malachi was considered to be a “Messenger of the LORD.” The name Malachi comes from the Hebrew name (Mal’akhiy) which means “my messenger” or “my angel.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Song of Moses" (Exodus 15:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-song-of-moses-exodus-151-18/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Exodus 15. In this scripture is a well-known Biblical prayer called the Song of Moses. It is the first song in the Bible. It is a prayer in the form of a song praising and thanking the Lord for what He did for them.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Seasons of Our Lives" (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 )](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-seasons-of-our-lives-ecclesiastes-31-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. We can all understand that there are different Seasons of Our Lives. There is also a time for everything in our lives. This Scripture in Ecclesiastes states that very well.
- [Daily Bible Reading "What a Day" (1 Samuel 4:12-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-what-a-day-1-samuel-412-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 4:12-22. There was a man of Benjamin who ran away from the army and went to Shiloh. He was dirty and his clothes were torn. As he entered the city Eli was sitting by the side of the road at the city gate watching and waiting. He was concerned about the Ark of God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Israel Goes to Battle" (1 Samuel 4:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-israel-goes-to-battle-1-samuel-41-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 4:1-11. In this Scripture we learn that Israel went to battle against the Philistines. Israel set up camp by Ebenezer and the Philistines made camp in Aphek. Israel was defeated by the Philistines. Four thousand men were killed.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Eli Surrenders to God’s Will" (1 Samuel 3:12-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-eli-surrenders-to-gods-will-1-samuel-312-21-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 3:12-21. The LORD spoke to Samuel and said He was going to perform all the things against Eli and his family which Eli had been warned about. God was going to bring judgment upon Eli’s family because of his son’s rebellion, which Eli didn’t restrain.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Speaks to Samuel" (1 Samuel 3:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-speaks-to-samuel-1-samuel-31-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 3:1-11. Samuel ministered to the LORD along with Eli. In that day the word of the LORD was precious. One night when Eli and Samuel went to bed Samuel heard a voice calling his name. He thought it was Eli, so he went to Eli and said, “Here am I.” Eli told Samuel that he didn't call him and told him to go lay back down.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Eli's Sons Disobeyed God" (1 Samuel 2:22-36)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-elis-sons-disobeyed-god-1-samuel-222-36/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 2:22-36. Eli, the priest, was getting very old. He heard of his sons’ wickedness. There were rumors spreading about them throughout the land. Eli found out that his sons were sleeping with the women who served at the door of the Tent of Meeting. He tells them if a man sins against a man God will intercede for him. Then Eli asks them, “If a man sins against God, who is going to intercede for him?”
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Blessed Hannah" (1 Samuel 2:11-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-blessed-hannah-1-samuel-211-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 2:11-21. In this Scripture, we learn that Elkanah and the rest of the family returned to their home in Ramah, but they left Samuel with Eli, the priest, so he could minister to the LORD. The sons of Eli were wicked. They didn't know the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Song of Hannah" (1 Samuel 2:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-song-of-hannah-1-samuel-21-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 2:1-10. In this Scripture, we find a prayer which was made into a song called the Song of Hannah. It is a song of praise to the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Answers Hannah's Prayer" (1 Samuel 1:15-28)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-answers-hannahs-prayer-1-samuel-115-28/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 1:15-28. In this Scripture, we see how God answers Hannah’s prayer. In the previous lesson we saw that Hannah was distraught because she couldn’t have a baby. She wept and prayed to God begging Him to give her a son. The priest saw her and thought she was drunk. Why did the priest think she was drunk?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Hannah Prays to God" (1 Samuel 1:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-hannah-prays-to-god-1-samuel-11-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 1:1-14. In this Scripture we learn about a lady by the name of Hannah. She was one of the wives of Elkanah. His other wife was named Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but God hadn’t blessed Hannah with children.
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- [Daily Bible Reading "Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-immanuel-isaiah-714/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from a variety of Scriptures surrounding the birth of Jesus. The writers of the Old Testament prophesied about the birth of Jesus Christ hundreds of years before it took place. How could they have known all of this information about the birth of Jesus Christ?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Be in One Accord" (Philippians 2:1-16)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-be-in-one-accord-philippians-21-16/) - In light of the recent events in our country over the past several months, I thought it might be appropriate for us to be reminded of this Scripture in Philippians 2, where Paul talks to the church of Philippi about being in one accord. What does it mean to be in one accord?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Don't Put Your Trust in Princes" (Psalm 146:3-4)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-dont-put-your-trust-in-princes-psalm-1463-4/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 146. The Bible warns us not to put our trust in princes. Even as believers, we have a tendency to put our faith in people in authority and are many times disappointed because of it.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Create in Me a Clean Heart" (Psalm 51:1-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-create-in-me-a-clean-heart-psalm-511-19-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 51:1-19. Psalm 51 is a Psalm of David, it is written after David committed adultery with Bathsheba, and the prophet Nathan confronted him. The story of David and Bathsheba is recorded in 2 Samuel 11-12. You may want to read those chapters to help you better understand David’s situation at the time. In Psalm 51 David cries out to God for forgiveness. He confesses his sin to God and asks God to cleanse him. Have you asked God to forgive you of your sins?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Noah’s Fall" (Genesis 9:20-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-noahs-fall-genesis-920-29/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 9:20-29. Noah became a farmer and planted a vineyard. He made wine from the vineyard and drank too much of the wine, and became drunk. Then, Noah went to lie down in his tent and fell asleep uncovered. Noah may not have known what the effects of drinking too much wine would be, but he became incapacitated.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God’s Covenant with Noah" (Genesis 9:8-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-gods-covenant-with-noah-genesis-98-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 9:8-19. God told Noah and his sons that He was making a covenant with them and with every living creature that the earth would never be destroyed by a flood again.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Blessed Noah" (Genesis 9:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-blessed-noah-genesis-91-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 9:1-7. God blessed Noah and his sons, and told them to be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Noah Offered Sacrifices" (Genesis 8:13-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-noah-offered-sacrifices-genesis-813-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 8:13-22. In the first month of the year, on the first day of the month, in the 601st year the waters were dried up on the earth. Noah removed the covering from the ark, and looked out, and the ground was dry.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Remembered Noah" (Genesis 8:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-remembered-noah-genesis-81-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 8:1-12. God remembered Noah, and all others, including the animals that were in the ark with him. God caused a wind to blow over the earth, and the waters subsided.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Flood" (Genesis 7:13-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-flood-genesis-713-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 7:13-24. Noah, and Shem, Ham, Japheth, the sons of Noah, Noah's wife, and the wives of his three sons went with them, into the ark.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Rains Came" (Genesis 7:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-rains-came-genesis-71-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 7:1-12. In chapter seven we see that the LORD told Noah for him and his household to go into the ark. Noah was chosen because he had been righteous before God in his generation.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Noah’s Ark" (Genesis 6:14-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-noahs-ark-genesis-614-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 6:14-22. In this portion of chapter six God gives Noah the instructions to build the ark. The LORD tells Noah to make himself an ark of gopher wood. He instructs him to make rooms in the ark and to pitch it inside and out, which would make it waterproof.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Noah Found Grace" (Genesis 6:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-noah-found-grace-genesis-61-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 6:1-13. In chapter six we learn that as men began to reproduce on the earth, and started having daughters. The sons of God were in awe of the daughters of men; and took as many wives as they chose.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Walking with God" (Genesis 5:12-32)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-walking-with-god-genesis-512-32/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 5:12-32. In the remainder of chapter five we continue with the descendants of Adam through Noah. Cainan was 70 years old when Mahalaleel was born. Mahalaleel means “praise of God.” Cainan lived 840 years after Mahalaleel was born, and had other sons and daughters. Cainan lived a total of 910 years before he died.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Generations of Adam" (Genesis 5:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-generations-of-adam-genesis-51-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 5:1-11. Genesis chapter 5 is a record of the descendants of Adam, the first man. God created man in His likeness and called him Adam. God created both man and woman; and blessed them, when they were created.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Cain Leaves Eden" (Genesis 4:16-26)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-cain-leaves-eden-genesis-416-26/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 4:16-26. After Cain sinned against God and killed his brother, he left the presence of the LORD, as instructed, and went to dwell in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Cain – A Marked Man" (Genesis 4:9-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-cain-a-marked-man-genesis-49-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 4:9-15. In this passage, the LORD questioned Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” Cain answered, “I don’t know: Am I my brother's keeper?” Cain just came right out and lied to the LORD. Surely, Cain didn’t think he could hide what he had done to his brother from the LORD! Are we ever guilty of trying to hide the things we do from God, even though we know that He knows all along?
- [Daily Bible Reading "Cain and Abel" (Genesis 4:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-cain-and-abel-genesis-41-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 4:1-8. In chapter four we learn that Adam knew his wife, Eve; she conceived, and gave birth to a son which they named Cain. The name Cain means “possession.” Eve said, “I have gotten a man from the LORD.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "Adam is Extradited" (Genesis 3:20-24)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-adam-is-extradited-genesis-320-24/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 3:20-24. In this passage we are reminded that Adam named his wife Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Consequences of Sin" (Genesis 3:9-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-consequences-of-sin-genesis-39-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 3:9-19. In this passage, we find that the LORD God was looking for Adam. He called Adam, and said to him, “Where are you?”
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Woman is Tempted" (Genesis 3:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-woman-is-tempted-genesis-31-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 3:1-8. In chapter 3 we see that Adam’s wife was confronted by the serpent, which was the craftiest of all the animals that God created.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Made Woman" (Genesis 2:18-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-made-woman-genesis-218-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 2:18-25. In this passage of Scripture, we see that the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Garden of Eden" (Genesis 2:8-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-garden-of-eden-genesis-28-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 2:8-17. In this Scripture we see that, God planted a garden toward the east in Eden; and he put the man he created there.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Genealogy of Heaven and Earth" (Genesis 2:4-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-genealogy-of-heaven-and-earth-genesis-24-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 2:4-7. This is the origin of the heavens and the earth when the LORD God created them. God also created every plant and herb before it grew on the earth. Notice how this Scripture talks about God creating the plant life before it appeared on the earth.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Creation Day Six" (Genesis 1:24-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-creation-day-six-genesis-124-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 1:24-31. On the sixth day of creation, God said, “Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.”
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Seventh Day" (Genesis 2:1-3)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-seventh-day-genesis-21-3/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 2:1-3. On the seventh day, God had finished creating the heavens and earth, and all the other things He created. So, God took a break from His work and rested on the seventh day.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Creation Day Five" (Genesis 1:20-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-creation-day-five-genesis-120-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 1:20-23. On the fifth day of creation, God said, “Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.”
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- [Daily Bible Reading "Opposition Arises" (Nehemiah 4:1-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-opposition-arises-nehemiah-41-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Nehemiah 4:1-23. Those who were building the city wall of Jerusalem experienced opposition. Sanballat and Tobiah had been against the building of the wall ever since they heard about it. Their allegiance was to the Persian king. Now they were mocking the Jews and making fun of the work they were doing to rebuild the wall.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Working Together for God" (Nehemiah 3:1-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-working-together-for-god-nehemiah-31-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Nehemiah 3:1-33. We see in this Scripture in the book of Nehemiah how the Jewish people dedicated to building the wall worked together to get the walls of the city of Jerusalem rebuilt.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Nehemiah Surveys the Walls" (Nehemiah 2:11-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-nehemiah-surveys-the-walls-nehemiah-211-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Nehemiah 2:11-20. Nehemiah made his journey and arrived safely in Jerusalem. He hadn’t told anyone about the plans the LORD laid on his heart for the city. He had been there for three days, when he went out at night with a few men to examine the damage done to the city walls and gates by the enemies of the Jews. Those enemies didn’t want to see Israel rebuilt and become a powerful nation again.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Answers Nehemiah’s Prayer" (Nehemiah 2:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-answers-nehemiahs-prayer-nehemiah-21-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Nehemiah 2:1-10. It was now the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, and it was the month of Nisan. Nehemiah went before the king to give him his wine and the king noticed that Nehemiah had a sad look on his face. The king asked Nehemiah why he was sad, was he sick or just sad in his heart? Nehemiah was extremely afraid to tell the king of his concern.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Nehemiah’s Concern for Jerusalem" (Nehemiah 1:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-nehemiahs-concern-for-jerusalem-nehemiah-11-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Nehemiah 1:1-11. For those of you who have read my book The Book of Ezra: A Story of Provision and Protection, the book of Nehemiah is the next book in the Bible after Ezra. The name Nehemiah means "comforted of the LORD."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Opposition Arises" (Ezra 4:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-opposition-arises-ezra-41-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ezra 4:1-10. In this Scripture, we see that the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard they were building the Temple to the LORD, God of Israel.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Celebrating God’s Blessings" (Ezra 3:8-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-celebrating-gods-blessings-ezra-38-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ezra 3:8-13. Our next lesson fast forwards in time to mid spring, April and May of 536. The second month of the second year finds the Israelites ready to build the house of the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Sacrifices" (Ezra 3:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-sacrifices-ezra-31-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ezra 3:1-7. The third chapter of Ezra begins in the seventh month, of the Hebrew calendar, which is the fall of the year. By this time the children of Israel had settled in their cities and then assembled together in Jerusalem as one man with a unified purpose.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Register" (Ezra 2)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-register-ezra-2/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ezra 2. We see in Ezra 2 a record of all the people who went back to Jerusalem to build the Temple of God.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Commissions King Cyrus to Build the Temple" (Ezra 1:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-commissions-king-cyrus-to-build-the-temple-ezra-11-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Ezra 1-11. The Book of Ezra starts in the first year of the reign of Cyrus king of Persia. Also known as, Cyrus the Great, he reigned as king of Persia for thirty years, from 559BC to 530BC. In order to fulfill the prophecy given by Jeremiah, God stirred the heart of King Cyrus to make a proclamation saying that God charged him to build a Temple of God at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
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- [Daily Bible Reading "Generosity" (Proverbs 11:24-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-generosity-proverbs-1124-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 11:24-31. This Scripture reminds us that there are those who give generously, and yet they prosper even more; and there are those who are greedy, and it leads them to poverty.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Speaking" (Proverbs 8:32-36)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-speaking-proverbs-832-36/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 8:32-36. In this Scripture we find a call to listen. Not only to listen, but to hear and seek. Seek wisdom and seek the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Proverbs of Solomon" (Proverbs 1:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-proverbs-of-solomon-proverbs-11-7/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 1:1-7. The book of Proverbs was primarily written by Solomon, the son of King David. It is thought that Solomon collected these proverbs to pass down to his son to help him learn wisdom from his father's experiences.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Builds an Altar" (2 Samuel 24:18-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-builds-an-altar-2-samuel-2418-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 24:18-25. Gad came to David and recommended that he build an altar to the LORD in the threshing floor of Araunah, the Jebusite.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God's Judgment" (2 Samuel 24:10-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-gods-judgment-2-samuel-2410-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 24:10-17. David was convicted in his heart once the census was done to count the fighting men. David prayed to God and acknowledged his sin and asked God to forgive him. Even when we repent of our sins, there are still consequences for the actions that we take.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Counts the Fighting Men" (2 Samuel 24:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-counts-the-fighting-men-2-samuel-241-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 24:1-9. The LORD was angry with his people so He influenced David to count the fighting men of Israel and Judah.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David's Thirty" (2 Samuel 23:24-39)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-davids-thirty-2-samuel-2324-39/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 23:24-39. The Scripture for today lists thirty of David's men. Read through the list and see if there are any of the names that you recognize.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Mighty Warriors" (2 Samuel 23:18-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-mighty-warriors-2-samuel-2318-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 23:18-23. Abishai, Joab's brother and Zeruiah's son, was chief of another three. He slew three hundred men with his sword. He was the most honorable of these three so he was chosen to be their captain. But, he didn't obtain as much as the first three, which were mentioned in the previous lesson.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David's Mighty Men" (2 Samuel 23:8-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-davids-mighty-men-2-samuel-238-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 23:8-17. These are the names of David's three mightiest warriors: Josheb-basshebeth, the Tachmonite, who was the chief among the captains. He was also called Adino the Eznite, because he used his spear to slay eight hundred of their enemies in one battle.
- [Daily Bible Reading "King David's Last Words" (2 Samuel 23:1-7)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-king-davids-last-words-2-samuel-231-7/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 23:1-7. These were the last words of King David. David was the son of Jesse. He was a man who was raised up on high as the king over Israel. He was anointed by the God of Jacob. He was the sweet psalmist of Israel.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Blessed Be the Rock" (2 Samuel 22:40-41)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-blessed-be-the-rock-2-samuel-2240-41/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 22:40-41. David acknowledged that it was the LORD who gave him strength to face the battles in his life. He caused David's enemies who rose up against him to bow down to him. The LORD helped David defeat his enemies and those who hated him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Is My Strength and Power" (2 Samuel 22:31-39)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-is-my-strength-and-power-2-samuel-2231-39/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 22:31-39. David praised the LORD saying, "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a shield to those who trust in him." David asked, "Who is the one true God, except the LORD? Who is a rock, but our God?"
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Rewards the Righteous" (2 Samuel 22:21-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-rewards-the-righteous-2-samuel-2221-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 22:21-30. David tells us that the LORD rewarded him because of his righteousness and the cleanness of his hands. He declares that he observed the ways of the LORD and has not let wickedness come between him and the LORD.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD Defended David" (2 Samuel 22:11-20)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-defended-david-2-samuel-2211-20/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 22:11-20. David declared that the LORD rode upon a cherub, and flew on the wings of the wind. The dark waters and thick clouds of the skies surrounded him in darkness.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The LORD is My Rock" (2 Samuel 22:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-lord-is-my-rock-2-samuel-221-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 22:1-10. David sang this song to the LORD the day the LORD delivered him from the hand of his enemies, and the hand of Saul.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Slaying the Giants" (2 Samuel 21:15-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-slaying-the-giants-2-samuel-2115-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 21:15-22. The Philistines went to war again against Israel. David and his men went to war with them. By this time King David was getting older and he became weak.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Rizpah and David Honor Saul" (2 Samuel 21:10-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-rizpah-and-david-honor-saul-2-samuel-2110-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 21:10-14. Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah, took sackcloth, and spread it out on the rock for her. She kept watch over the bodies of Saul's sons from the beginning of the harvest until the rain came down on them from heaven. She didn't allow the birds to rest on them during the day, or the beasts to bother them at night.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Saul's Sins Revisited" (2 Samuel 21:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-sauls-sins-revisited-2-samuel-211-9/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 21:1-9. There was a famine during the time of David for three consecutive years. David asked the LORD why there was a famine. The LORD told David that there was a famine because of the bloodshed from the house of Saul, because he slew the Gibeonites.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Woman Helps Joab" (2 Samuel 20:16-26)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-woman-helps-joab-2-samuel-2016-26/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 20:16-26. A wise woman from the city called out to Joab saying she wanted to talk to him. She asked if he was Joab and if he would listen to her. He told her he was Joab and he would hear her plea.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Reinstated as King" (2 Samuel 19:9-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-reinstated-as-king-2-samuel-199-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 19:9-23. The people of Israel were in distress. They were troubled because David had saved them from their enemies, and delivered them out of the hand of the Philistines; and then he was driven out of the land by Absalom.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Barzillai Had a Servant's Heart" (2 Samuel 19:31-43)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-barzillai-had-a-servants-heart-2-samuel-1931-43/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 19:31-43. Barzillai, who was a Gileadite, came from Rogelim and crossed the Jordan with the king and sent him on his way from there.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Faced Opposition" (2 Samuel 20:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-faced-opposition-2-samuel-201-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 20:1-15. There was a wicked man, named Sheba. He was the son of Bichri. He was a Benjamite. He was the rebellious kind. He blew a trumpet and declared that they would have no part of David or the son of Jesse. He commanded the people of Israel to return to their tents. Once again David faced opposition.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Mephibosheth Returns to Jerusalem" (2 Samuel 19:24-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-mephibosheth-returns-to-jerusalem-2-samuel-1924-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 19:24-30. Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, came to Jerusalem to meet King David. He hadn't washed his feet, trimmed his beard, or washed his clothes since the king left.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Time to Mourn" (2 Samuel 19:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-time-to-mourn-2-samuel-191-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 19:1-8. Joab heard that King David was weeping and mourning for his son, Absalom. The victory of David's army was turned to mourning for all of Israel when they heard that the king was grieving for his son.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Learns of Absalom's Fate"  (2 Samuel 18:16-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-learns-of-absaloms-fate-2-samuel-1816-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 18:16-33. In this Scripture King David learns of his son, Absalom's fate. Joab sounded the trumpet for the battle to end and the troops stopped pursuing Israel.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Absalom Meets His Demise" (2 Samuel 18:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-absalom-meets-his-demise-2-samuel-181-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 18:1-15. David counted the men who were with him and divided them into groups of hundreds and thousands. He appointed commanders over each of the groups. In this Scripture we learn what happened to Absalom during this battle.
- [Daily Bible Reading "God Provides" (2 Samuel 17:15-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-god-provides-2-samuel-1715-29/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 17:15-29. In this Scripture we see how God provides for David and his men. Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests that Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel to do one thing, but he had advised them to do something else.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Ahithophel Advises Absalom" (2 Samuel 16:15-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-ahithophel-advises-absalom-2-samuel-1615-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 16:15-23. Absalom and all the men of Israel, went to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel went with him. When David's friend, Hushai the Archite, saw Absalom, Hushai greeted Absalom saying, "God save the king, God save the king."
- [Daily Bible Reading "Absalom Seeks Counsel" (2 Samuel 17:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-absalom-seeks-counsel-2-samuel-171-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 17:1-14. In this Scripture Absalom seeks counsel about what he should do concerning his father, King David. Ahithophel told Absalom, he would choose twelve thousand men, and pursue David that night.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Friends and Foes" (2 Samuel 16:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-friends-and-foes-2-samuel-161-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 16:1-14. When David was a little past the top of the hill, Ziba, who was the servant of Mephibosheth met him. He had brought a couple of saddled donkeys with him. On the donkeys were two hundred loaves of bread, an hundred bunches of raisins, an hundred summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Flees from Absalom" (2 Samuel 15:19-37)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-flees-from-absalom-2-samuel-1519-37/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 15:19-37. David and his men were fleeing from Absalom. He asked Ittai the Gittite, "Why are you going with us?" He told him to go back and stay with the king, speaking of Absalom. David told him that he was an exile and a stranger.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Absalom's Conspiracy" (2 Samuel 15:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-absaloms-conspiracy-2-samuel-151-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 15:1-18. Soon after Absalom was pardoned by David, Absalom prepared chariots with horses and got fifty men to run with him.Absalom was about to make his moves.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Absalom Pardoned" (2 Samuel 14:18-33)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-absalom-pardoned-2-samuel-1418-33/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 14:18-33. King David told the woman not to hide what he was about to ask her. David asked the woman if Joab was behind her coming to him with this story.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Joab's Plan" (2 Samuel 14:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-joabs-plan-2-samuel-141-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 14:1-17. Joab, who was the son of Zeruiah, realized that the king was concerned about his son, Absalom. So Joab devised a plan to try to get the king to forgive Absalom.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Absalom Seeks Revenge" (2 Samuel 13:19-39)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-absalom-seeks-revenge-2-samuel-1319-39/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 13:19-39. Tamar was so upset about what her brother Ammon did she put ashes on her head and tore her multicolored garment. She put her head in her hands and cried.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Ammon and Tamar" (2 Samuel 13:1-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-ammon-and-tamar-2-samuel-131-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 13:1-18. Absolam, David's son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. David's son, Ammon, was in love with her. David had many wives so these two had different mothers, but their father was King David.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David and Joab Conquer Rabbah" (2 Samuel 12:26-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-and-joab-conquer-rabbah-2-samuel-1226-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 12:26-31. Joab had been trying to conquer Rabbah for a year while David was dealing with his sin. Joab finally conquered Rabbah, the capital city of the Ammonites, which is located east of the Jordan River.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David and Bathsheba's Son Dies" (2 Samuel 12:18-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-and-bathshebas-son-dies-2-samuel-1218-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 12:18-25. For seven days David laid on the ground praying, fasting, and seeking God's face. On the seventh day his son died. Seven is the number of completeness and perfection in the Bible. Wonder if there is some significance in this instance to the child dying on the seventh day. David's servants were afraid to tell him of his son's death because
- [Daily Bible Reading "David's Despair"  (2 Samuel 12:7-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-davids-despair-2-samuel-127-17/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 12:7-17. In the previous lesson Nathan told David a story about a rich man and a poor man. In this lesson Nathan told David the rich man in the story was him. Nathan goes on to tell David that the LORD was displeased with him and everything the LORD had to say about him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Nathan Tells David a Story" (2 Samuel 12:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-nathan-tells-david-a-story-2-samuel-121-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 12:1-6. The LORD sent Nathan to talk to David. Nathan told David a story about two men who lived in a city, one man was rich and one man was poor.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Sent Uriah to the Front line" (2 Samuel 11:14-27)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-sent-uriah-to-the-front-line-2-samuel-1114-27/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 11:14-27. The next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah back to the battlefield. David told Joab in the letter to put Uriah on the front lines of the battle and leave him there so he will be killed.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Meets Bathsheba" (2 Samuel 11:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-meets-bathsheba-2-samuel-111-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 11:1-13. When the year was past and it was time for the kings to go to battle David sent Joab and the men of Israel to conquer the children of Ammon. They destroyed the people of Ammon and took siege of Rabbah. Meanwhile David remained in Jerusalem.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David's Kindness Misunderstood"  (2 Samuel 10:1-19)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-davids-kindness-misunderstood-2-samuel-101-19/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 10:1-19. In this Scripture we learn that the king of Ammon died, and Hanun, his son, took his place as king.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Meets Mephibosheth"  (2 Samuel 9:1-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-meets-mephibosheth-2-samuel-91-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 9:1-13. David inquired if there was anyone left from the house of Saul. He wanted to show kindness to them for his friend, Jonathan's sake.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Dedicated His Treasures to God" (2 Samuel 8:9-18)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-dedicated-his-treasures-to-god-2-samuel-89-18/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 8:9-18. When Toi, king of Hamath, heard that David defeated the army of Hadadezer, he sent Joram, his son, to King David.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Conquers the Enemy" (2 Samuel 8:1-8)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-conquers-the-enemy-2-samuel-81-8/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 8:1-8. David's rest soon came to an end. He was at battle with the Philistines again. He attacked and captured them. David seized Methegammah, the mother city, out of the hand of the Philistines.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Standing on the Promises" (2 Samuel 7:18-29)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-standing-on-the-promises-2-samuel-718-29/)
- [Daily Bible Reading "Unless the Lord Builds the House" (2 Samuel 7:1-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-unless-the-lord-builds-the-house-2-samuel-71-17/)
- [Daily Bible Reading  "Let the Celebration Begin" (2 Samuel 6:12-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-let-the-celebration-begin-2-samuel-612-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 6:12-23. David heard the LORD had blessed Obededom and his house because the ark of God was there. So David decided to go get the ark and bring it to Jerusalem.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Moving the Ark to Jerusalem" (2 Samuel 6:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-moving-the-ark-to-jerusalem-2-samuel-61-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 6:1-11. David gathered all the chosen men of Israel, which during that time was a total of thirty thousand. David and the men went from Baale of Judah to bring the ark of God, which is called by that name because the LORD of hosts dwells between the cherubims of the ark. The ark of God was sacred and holy.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Battle Continues" (2 Samuel 5:11-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-battle-continues-2-samuel-511-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 5:11-25. Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers, carpenters, and masons to David. They brought cedar trees with them and built a house for David. By this David perceived that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of the people of Israel. David's celebration didn't last long once the Philistines heard that he had been anointed king.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Becomes King of Israel" (2 Samuel 5:1-10)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-becomes-king-of-israel-2-samuel-51-10/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 5:1-10. All the tribes of Israel came to Hebron to see David. They acknowledged David as their flesh and bone. They also acknowledge him for his leadership even when Saul was king. The elders of Israel anointed David as king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he began to reign over Israel. He reigned as king for a total of forty years. He reigned over Judah seven years and six months in Hebron. He reigned over Judah and Israel for thirty three years in Jerusalem.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Evil Acts Backfire" (2 Samuel 4:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-evil-acts-backfire-2-samuel-41-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 4:1-12. When Saul's son heard about Abner's death, he was feeble. All of the Israelites were mourning over Abner. Saul had two men who were captains of bands. One was named Baanah and the other was called Rechab. They were the sons of Rimmon, who was a Beerothite. He was one of the children of Benjamin.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Mourns for Abner" (2 Samuel 3:31-39)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-mourns-for-abner-2-samuel-331-39/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 3:31-39. David instructed Joab and those with him to tear their clothes and dress in sackcloth to mourn Abner's death. David also mourned for Abner.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Joab Kills Abner" (2 Samuel 3:22-30)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-joab-kills-abner-2-samuel-322-30/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 3:22-30. Joab and David's servants came in from pursuing a troop. They brought in great treasures which they had collected from the troops. Abner was no longer with David because David sent him away in peace.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Who Can You Trust?" (2 Samuel 3:12-21)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-who-can-you-trust-2-samuel-312-21/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 3:12-21. Abner sent messengers to David asking, "Whose is the land?" He also told them to ask David to make a league with Abner to bring all of Israel under David's leadership. David agreed to make a league with Abner, but sent word that Abner couldn't see him unless he brought Michal, Saul's daughter, who was David's wife, with him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Accusations Fly" (2 Samuel 3:6-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-accusations-fly-2-samuel-36-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 3:6-11. Abner was strengthening his position during the war between the house of David and the house of Saul. Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, who was the daughter of Aiah. Ishbosheth asked Abner why he slept with his father's concubine. Abner was very angry at his brother's accusations.
- [Daily Bible Reading "King David's Family" (2 Samuel 3:1-5)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-2-samuel-31-5/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 3:1-5. There was a long battle between the house of Saul and the house of David. David and his army became stronger and Saul and his army became weaker.
- [Daily Bible Reading "A Truce is Called" (2 Samuel 2:24-32)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-a-truce-is-called-2-samuel-224-32/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 2:24-32. Joab and Abisha trailed Abner until sundown when they arrived at Ammah which is before you get to Giah on the way to Gibeon.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Battle at Gibeon" (2 Samuel 2:12-23)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-battle-at-gibeon-2-samuel-212-23/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 2:12-23. Abner, the son of Ner, and Ishbosheth's servants went from Manhanaim to Gibeon. Joab, Zeruiah's son, and David's servants also went to the pool of Gibeon. Each group sat on opposite sides of the pool. Abner told Joab to let the young men play. Joab agreed.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Anointed King of Judah" (2 Samuel 2:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-anointed-king-of-judah-2-samuel-21-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 2:1-11. David prayed and asked the LORD if he should go to Judah. The LORD told him to go, so David asked the LORD where he should go and the LORD told him to go to Hebron.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Grieves" (2 Samuel 1:17-27)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-grieves-2-samuel-117-27/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 1:17-27. David mourned over the death of Saul and Jonathan. David encouraged the people of Israel to teach the children to use the bow because of the recent events in Israel. He told them not to talk about the news in Gath or in the streets of Askelon. He didn't want the Philistines to celebrate the loss of lives that had been taken.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Learned of Saul's Death" (2 Samuel 1:1-16) ](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-learned-of-sauls-death-2-samuel-11-16/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 1:1-16. David returned to Ziklag after the slaughter of the Amalekites. David hadn't heard about Saul and Jonathan's death yet, but he was about to hear the news. David had only been back in Ziklag three days when he received a visitor.
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- [Daily Bible Reading "Saul and His Son's Fate" (1 Samuel 31:7-13)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-saul-and-his-sons-fate-1-samuel-317-13/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 31:7-13. When the men of Israel who were on the other side of the valley, and those from the other side of Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they left the cities, and fled. Then the Philistines came and took over their cities.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Saul's Destruction" (1 Samuel 31:1-6)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-sauls-destruction-1-samuel-311-6/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 31:1-6. The Philistines fought hard against Israel. The men of Israel tried to flee from them, but were slain at mount Gilboa. It was a day of great destruction for the people of Israel.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Recovers All" (1 Samuel 30:16-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-recovers-all-1-samuel-3016-31/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 30:16-31. When the young man brought David down to his camp they found the Amalekites eating, drinking, and dancing. They were celebrating all the spoils they had taken from the Philistines and from Judah. Their celebration was short-lived.
- [Daily Bible Reading “David's Distress” (1 Samuel 30:1-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-davids-distress-1-samuel-301-15/) - Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 30:1-15. It took David and his men three days to get to Ziklag. When they arrived they found that the Amalekites had invaded Ziklag and burned it. They also took the women and children captive.
- [Daily Bible Reading "The Philistines Reject David" (1 Samuel 29:1-11)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-the-philistines-reject-david-1-samuel-291-11/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 29:1-11. The Philistines gathered their troops at Aphek and the Israelites camped by a fountain in Jezreel. David and his men were behind the Philistine army with Achish rather than lining up with Israel for battle, but they weren't there for long.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Samuel Speaks to Saul" (1 Samuel 28:15-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-samuel-speaks-to-saul-1-samuel-2815-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 28:15-25. Samuel asked Saul why he disturbed him. Saul told Samuel that he was upset because the Philistines were going to war against Israel. He told Samuel that God rejected him and wouldn't answer his prayers. Saul thought Samuel could advise him as to what to do.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Saul Inquires of the Witch of Endor" (1 Samuel 28:1-14)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-saul-inquires-of-the-witch-of-endor-1-samuel-281-14/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 28:1-14. The Philistines gathered their armies together to fight against Israel. Saul freaked out when he saw the size of the Philistine army.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Dwells with the Philistines" (1 Samuel 27:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-dwells-with-the-philistines-1-samuel-271-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 27:1-12. David was still concerned that one day he would die by the hand of Saul. So David fled to the land of the Philistines. He and six hundred men went to the king of Gath, Achish, who was the son of Maoch.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David and Saul Make Amends" (1 Samuel 26:13-25)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-and-saul-make-amends-1-samuel-2613-25/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 26:13-25. After David took Saul's sword, he went and stood on the other side of the hill. David cried out to Abner asking him wasn't he supposed to be protecting the king.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Spares Saul's Life" (1 Samuel 26:1-12)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-spares-sauls-life-1-samuel-261-12/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 26:1-12. The Ziphites came to Gibeah and asked Saul about David. They asked if he was hiding in the hill of Hachilah, I thought Saul and David made peace a while back, but they're at it again. Saul gathered three thousand men and went down to Ziph to look for David in the wilderness.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Married Abigail" 1 Samuel 25:32-44](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-married-abigail-1-samuel-2532-44/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 25:32-44. David was pleased that the LORD sent Abigail to meet him. He was happy about Abigail's advice, which kept him from taking vengeance against Abal and his whole house.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Abigail Takes Action" (1 Samuel 25:18-31)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-abigail-takes-action-1-samuel-2518-31/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 25:18-31. When Abigail heard what Nabal had done regarding David's request and what David's intentions were she hurried and put together a sort of peace offering for David and his men.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Nabal Refuses David's Request" (1 Samuel 25:10-17)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-nabal-refuses-davids-request-1-samuel-2510-17/) - Nabal refuses David's request and puts himself and his whole household in danger of being destroyed by David and his soldiers.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Samuel Dies" (1 Samuel 25:1-9)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-samuel-dies-1-samuel-251-9/) - In this lesson we learn that Samuel died. We also hear about a wealthy man named Nabal and his wife Abigail.
- [Daily Bible Reading "Saul and David Make Peace" (1 Samuel 24:16-22)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-saul-and-david-make-peace-1-samuel-2416-22/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 24:16-22. Saul wept when David finished sharing with Saul his true feelings. Saul called David, "My Son," and told David that he was more righteous than him.
- [Daily Bible Reading "David Confronts Saul" (1 Samuel 24:8-15)](https://deborahhbateman.com/daily-bible-reading-david-confronts-saul-1-samuel-248-15/) - Today's Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 24:8-15. David ran out of the cave and called for Saul saying, "My lord the king."
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- [Background On The Inventor And The Invention Of PODd Publishing For Self-Publishing Authors](https://deborahhbateman.com/background-on-the-inventor-and-the-invention-of-podd-publishing-for-self-publishing-authors/)
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- [Self-Publishing - Pros and Cons](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publishing-pros-and-cons/)
- [Do you use Google+ to promote your websites, blogs, or Book?](https://deborahhbateman.com/do-you-use-google-to-promote-your-websites-blogs-or-book/)
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- [Why Self Publish Your Book](https://deborahhbateman.com/why-self-publish-your-book/)
- [Cheap And Easy Book Marketing And Promotion Tips For Self Publishers](https://deborahhbateman.com/cheap-and-easy-book-marketing-and-promotion-tips-for-self-publishers/)
- [eBook, PDF, and EPUB: What Is The Difference? A Guide for Self-Publishers](https://deborahhbateman.com/ebook-pdf-and-epub-what-is-the-difference-a-guide-for-self-publishers/)
- [The 10 Commandments of Becoming A Financially Successful Self-Publisher](https://deborahhbateman.com/the-10-commandments-of-becoming-a-financially-successful-self-publisher-2/)
- [The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and Redemption #1 Best Sellers in Christian Education](https://deborahhbateman.com/the-book-of-ruth-a-story-of-love-and-redemption-1-best-sellers-in-christian-education/)
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- [How to Promote Your Book for Free Days on Kindle](https://deborahhbateman.com/how-to-promote-your-book-for-free-days-on-kindle/)
- [Self Publishing - More Than One Way to Do It](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publishing-more-than-one-way-to-do-it/)
- [Keyword Rich Content Writing](https://deborahhbateman.com/keyword-rich-content-writing/)
- [The Whole, New, Exciting World of Self Publishing](https://deborahhbateman.com/the-whole-new-exciting-world-of-self-publishing/)
- [With All the Hype, Is Self-Publishing Really for You? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself](https://deborahhbateman.com/with-all-the-hype-is-self-publishing-really-for-you-5-questions-to-ask-yourself/)
- [Writing and Self Publishing For Profit](https://deborahhbateman.com/writing-and-self-publishing-for-profit/)
- [Why Self-Published eBooks are Winners](https://deborahhbateman.com/why-self-published-ebooks-are-winners/)
- [Self Publish Your Book and the Profits Are Infinite](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publish-your-book-and-the-profits-are-infinite/)
- [Simple Book Marketing Tips That Will Make Your Self Published Books Sell Fast](https://deborahhbateman.com/simple-book-marketing-tips-that-will-make-your-self-published-books-sell-fast/)
- [Self Publishing Books Can Get You Past the Recession](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publishing-books-can-get-you-past-the-recession/)
- [An Internet Business Can Get Your Past the Economic Downturn by Self Publishing Books](https://deborahhbateman.com/an-internet-business-can-get-your-past-the-economic-downturn-by-self-publishing-books/)
- [Book Marketing Landmines and How to Avoid Them](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-marketing-landmines-and-how-to-avoid-them/)
- [Self-Publish Books On the Amazon Publishing System](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publish-books-on-the-amazon-publishing-system/)
- [Distribute Your Self-Published Book - Part 1](https://deborahhbateman.com/distribute-your-self-published-book-part-1/)
- [Self Publishing Your Own eBooks Isn't Too Difficult](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publishing-your-own-ebooks-isnt-too-difficult/)
- [Self Publishing Free PDF Ebooks - Two Tips For Improvement](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publishing-free-pdf-ebooks-two-tips-for-improvement/)
- [Writing For The Spiritual Market](https://deborahhbateman.com/writing-for-the-spiritual-market/)
- [Self Publish Your Own Ebook](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publish-your-own-ebook/)
- [Self-Publishing - How to Know If It's Right For You](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publishing-how-to-know-if-its-right-for-you/)
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- [Self Publishers' Guide To The Best Cheap And Easy Book Marketing Tips](https://deborahhbateman.com/self-publishers-guide-to-the-best-cheap-and-easy-book-marketing-tips/)
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- [Getting Your Book Noticed - How to Promote a Self-Published Book](https://deborahhbateman.com/getting-your-book-noticed-how-to-promote-a-self-published-book/)
- [8 Easy Steps to Self Publishing Books From Your Website Content](https://deborahhbateman.com/8-easy-steps-to-self-publishing-books-from-your-website-content/)
- [How Book Design and Book Marketing Will Keep Your Book Alive](https://deborahhbateman.com/how-book-design-and-book-marketing-will-keep-your-book-alive/)
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- [PyroMarketing - The Secret of Book Marketing Success](https://deborahhbateman.com/pyromarketing-the-secret-of-book-marketing-success/)
- [Dreams, Books, E-Books, Writing and Other Random Thoughts From My Publisher's Life](https://deborahhbateman.com/dreams-books-e-books-writing-and-other-random-thoughts-from-my-publishers-life/)
- [Celebrating God's Blessings in 2011](https://deborahhbateman.com/celebrating-gods-blessings-in-2011/)
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- [The Book of Ruth](https://deborahhbateman.com/the-book-of-ruth/)
- [The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and Redemption](https://deborahhbateman.com/the-book-of-ruth-a-story-of-love-and-redemption/)
- [The Book Launch Date is Set](https://deborahhbateman.com/the-book-launch-date-is-set/)
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- [My First Interview about Writing & Publishing The Book of Ruth A Story of Love and Redemption](https://deborahhbateman.com/my-first-interview-about-writing-about-publishing-the-book-of-ruth-a-story-of-love-and-redemption/)
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## Pages

- [Meet Author Deborah H. Bateman](https://deborahhbateman.com/) - Deborah H. Bateman is a Christian author, blogger, and founder of Christian Daily Resources Christian Online Ministry. She is dedicated to "Sharing God's Word." Deborah H. Bateman is the author of the books in the Daily Bible Reading Series and Self-Publishing Simplified: How to Publish a Book on Kindle.
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- [What are Your Christmas Traditions?](https://deborahhbateman.com/articles-written-by-the-author/what-are-your-christmas-traditions/) - I find it interesting to see what other people do as some of their family Christmas traditions. What are some of your Christmas Traditions? In this article, I am going to share some of my family’s Christmas traditions with you and a family favorite recipe that we fix every year during the Christmas holidays.
- [Merry Christmas](https://deborahhbateman.com/merry-christmas/) - As a special gift to you I am offering you a free pdf of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
- [Christian Daily Resources](https://deborahhbateman.com/christian-daily-resources/) - Christian Daily Resources is a Christian online ministry, founded in September, 2010, by Christian author Deborah H. Bateman. We are dedicated to “Sharing God’s Word” around the world through our websites and blogs on the internet using social media and through our publication of Christian books, Bible studies, and Devotionals. Our goal is to encourage people by sharing God’s Word with them so they can learn and grow in their spiritual life.
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- [This Baby was Jesus](https://deborahhbateman.com/articles-written-by-the-author/this-baby-was-jesus/) - With Christmas upon us I thought it only fitting to talk about the real meaning of Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. While we do all the things we do during this holiday season to celebrate, let's keep our focus on what the real reason for the season is. It is not about decorating the tree, shopping and wrapping presents, family gatherings, baking goodies, or anything else that we do to celebrate, it is all about HIM!
- [The Greatest Gift of All](https://deborahhbateman.com/articles-written-by-the-author/the-greatest-gift-of-all/) - During the Christmas holiday season, people are thinking about what gifts they will buy their loved ones. We are all busy decorating our homes with trees, lights, and wreaths. We are thinking about what kind of goodies we will make and what the menu will be for our Christmas celebrations.
- [Bible Journaling](https://deborahhbateman.com/bible-journaling/) - I recently got interested in Bible journaling. I haven’t bought a special Bible for journaling yet, but have seen some I’m interested in purchasing. Journaling Bibles have wide margins so you can draw, take notes, and write out Bible verses that inspire you. Some of the journaling Bibles already have pictures and verses drawn in them and all you have to do is color them, which is what I am thinking of getting.
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- [God's Timing is Perfect](https://deborahhbateman.com/articles-written-by-the-author/gods-timing-is-perfect/) - God's Timing is Perfect is an article written by: Deborah H. Bateman concerning the two miscarriages she had before finally giving birth to her two daughters.
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- [Book Launch for The Book of Psalms: Part 2](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/book-launch-for-the-book-of-psalms-part-2/)
- [Book Launch - The Book of Psalms: Part 1](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/book-launch-the-book-of-psalms-part-1/)
- [God Is Love Free Ebook Givaway](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/god-is-love-free-ebook-givaway/)
- [Birthday Bash for The Book of Ephesians](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/birthday-bash-for-the-book-of-ephesians/)
- [FREE eBook Giveaway for "Give Thanks"](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/free-ebook-giveaway-for-give-thanks/)
- [Book Launch for The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/book-launch-for-the-book-of-haggai-consider-your-ways/)
- [New Release - The Book of Malachi: A Message from the LORD](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/new-release-the-book-of-malachi-a-message-from-the-lord/)
- [Book Launch for The Book of Zechariah: A Story of Dreams and Visions](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/book-launch-for-the-book-of-zechariah-a-story-of-dreams-and-visions/)
- [99 Cent Book Promotion for The Book of Ephesians](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/99-cent-book-promotion-for-the-book-of-ephesians/)
- [99 Cent Book Launch for The Book of Nehemiah](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/99-cent-book-launch-for-the-book-of-nehemiah/)
- [Book Launch for The Book of 2 Thessalonians](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/book-launch-for-the-book-of-2-thessalonians/)
- [Book Signing at the Living Real Conference](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/book-signing-at-the-living-real-conference/)
- [Book Launch for The Book of Colossians](https://deborahhbateman.com/event/book-launch-for-the-book-of-colossians/)

## Books

- [The Book of Psalms: Part 1 Chapters 1-30](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-psalms-part-1-chapters-1-30/)
- [The Book of Psalms: Part 2 Chapters 31-60](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-psalms-part-2-chapters-31-60/)
- [The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-haggai-consider-your-ways/)
- [The Book of Malachi: A Message from the LORD](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-malachi-a-message-from-the-lord/)
- [The Book of Zechariah: A Story of Dreams and Visions](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-zechariah-a-story-of-dreams-and-visions/)
- [The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination ](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-nehemiah-a-story-of-dedication-and-determination/)
- [The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul's Second Letter to the Thessalonians](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-2-thessalonians-pauls-second-letter-to-the-thessalonians/)
- [The Book of Ruth: A Story of Love and Redemption](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-ruth-a-story-of-love-and-redemption/)
- [The Book of Esther: A Story of Love and Favor](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-esther-a-story-of-love-and-favor/)
- [Beatitudes: How to Live a Blessed Life](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/beatitudes-how-to-live-a-blessed-life/)
- [Finding Our Identity in Christ](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/finding-our-identity-in-christ/)
- [The Book of Ezra: A Story of Provision and Protection](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-ezra-a-story-of-provision-and-protection/)
- [Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/psalm-119-thy-word-is-a-lamp-unto-my-feet/)
- [PURIM Celebration: 28 Daily Devotionals](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/purim-celebration-28-daily-devotionals/)
- [God Is Love](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/god-is-love/)
- [The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-matthew-life-of-jesus-christ/)
- [Proverbs 31: Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/proverbs-31-who-can-find-a-virtuous-woman/)
- [The Book of 1 Timothy: Paul's First Letter to Timothy](https://deborahhbateman.com/book-table/the-book-of-1-timothy-pauls-first-letter-to-timothy/)
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- [2 Samuel 6:12-23](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-612-23/)
- [Give You My Heart](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/give-you-my-heart/)
- [Hillsong](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/hillsong/)
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- [Dreams](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/dreams/)
- [Visions](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/visions/)
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- [Nathan](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/nathan/)
- [Unless the Lord Builds the House](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/unless-the-lord-builds-the-house/)
- [2 Samuel 7:1-17](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-71-17/)
- [Standing on the Promises](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/standing-on-the-promises/)
- [2 Samuel 7:18-29](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-718-29/)
- [David Conquers the Enemy](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-conquers-the-enemy/)
- [2 Samuel 8:1-8](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-81-8/)
- [King of My Heart](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/king-of-my-heart/)
- [Love & The Outcome](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/love-the-outcome/)
- [David Dedicated His Treasures to God](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-dedicated-his-treasures-to-god/)
- [2 Samuel 8:9-18](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-89-18/)
- [David Meets Mephibosheth](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-meets-mephibosheth/)
- [2 Samuel 9:1-13](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-91-13/)
- [Mephibosheth](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/mephibosheth/)
- [2 Samuel 10:1-19](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-101-19/)
- [David's Kindness Misunderstood](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/davids-kindness-misunderstood/)
- [Bathsheba](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/bathsheba/)
- [Uriah](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/uriah/)
- [David Meets Bathsheba](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-meets-bathsheba/)
- [2 Samuel 11:1-13](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-111-13/)
- [David Sent Uriah to the Front line](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-sent-uriah-to-the-front-line/)
- [2 Samuel 11:14-27](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1114-27/)
- [Need You Now](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/need-you-now/)
- [Plumb](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/plumb/)
- [Nathan Tells David a Story](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/nathan-tells-david-a-story/)
- [2 Samuel 12:1-6](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-121-6/)
- [David's Despair](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/davids-despair/)
- [2 Samuel 12:7-17](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-127-17/)
- [Create in Me a Clean Heart](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/create-in-me-a-clean-heart/)
- [Psalm 51:1-19](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/psalm-511-19/)
- [David and Bathsheba's Son Dies](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-and-bathshebas-son-dies/)
- [2 Samuel 12:18-25](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1218-25/)
- [Rabbah](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/rabbah/)
- [David and Joab Conquer Rabbah](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-and-joab-conquer-rabbah/)
- [2 Samuel 12:26-31](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1226-31/)
- [Ammon and Tamar](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/ammon-and-tamar/)
- [2 Samuel 13:1-18](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-131-18/)
- [Absalom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/absalom/)
- [Ammon](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/ammon/)
- [King David](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/king-david/)
- [Absalom Seeks Revenge](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/absalom-seeks-revenge/)
- [2 Samuel 13:19-39](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1319-39/)
- [Joab's Plan](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/joabs-plan/)
- [2 Samuel 14:1-17](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-141-17/)
- [Absalom Pardoned](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/absalom-pardoned/)
- [2 Samuel 14:18-33](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1418-33/)
- [Absalom's Conspiracy](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/absaloms-conspiracy/)
- [2 Samuel 15:1-18](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-151-18/)
- [Daily Bible Reading with Deborah H. Bateman](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/daily-bible-reading-with-deborah-h-bateman/)
- [David Flees from Absalom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-flees-from-absalom/)
- [2 Samuel 15:19-37](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1519-37/)
- [Kari Jobe](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/kari-jobe/)
- [Friends and Foes](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/friends-and-foes/)
- [2 Samuel 16:1-14](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-161-14/)
- [Blessings](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/blessings/)
- [Ahithophel Advises Absalom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/ahithophel-advises-absalom/)
- [2 Samuel 16:15-23](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1615-23/)
- [Absalom Seeks Counsel](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/absalom-seeks-counsel/)
- [2 Samuel 17:1-14](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-171-14/)
- [2 Samuel 17:15-29](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1715-29/)
- [Absalom Meets His Demise](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/absalom-meets-his-demise/)
- [2 Samuel 18:1-15](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-181-15/)
- [David Learns of Absalom's Fate](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-learns-of-absaloms-fate/)
- [2 Samuel 18:16-33](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1816-33/)
- [A Time to Mourn](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/a-time-to-mourn/)
- [2 Samuel 19:1-8](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-191-8/)
- [The Book of Malachi: A Message from the LORD](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-book-of-malachi-a-message-from-the-lord/)
- [David Reinstated as King](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-reinstated-as-king/)
- [2 Samuel 19:9-23](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-199-23/)
- [Mephibosheth Returns to Jerusalem](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/mephibosheth-returns-to-jerusalem/)
- [2 Samuel 19:24-30](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1924-30/)
- [Barzillai Had a Servant's Heart](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/barzillai-had-a-servants-heart/)
- [2 Samuel 19:31-43](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-1931-43/)
- [Sheba](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/sheba/)
- [Amasa](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/amasa/)
- [2 Samuel 20:1-15](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-201-15/)
- [David Faced Opposition](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-faced-opposition/)
- [A Woman Helps Joab](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/a-woman-helps-joab/)
- [2 Samuel 20:16-26](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2016-26/)
- [Mighty to Save](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/mighty-to-save/)
- [Hillsong Saul's Sins Revisited](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/hillsong-sauls-sins-revisited/)
- [2 Samuel 21:1-9](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-211-9/)
- [Rizpah and David Honor Saul](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/rizpah-and-david-honor-saul/)
- [2 Samuel 21:10-14](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2110-14/)
- [Slaying the Giants](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/slaying-the-giants/)
- [2 Samuel 21:15-22](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2115-22/)
- [The LORD is My Rock](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-lord-is-my-rock/)
- [2 Samuel 22:1-10](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-221-10/)
- [The LORD Defended David](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-lord-defended-david/)
- [2 Samuel 22:11-20](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2211-20/)
- [The LORD Rewards the Righteous](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-lord-rewards-the-righteous/)
- [2 Samuel 22:21-30](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2221-30/)
- [I Need You](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/i-need-you/)
- [Bilical studies](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/bilical-studies/)
- [God Is My Strength and Power](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/god-is-my-strength-and-power/)
- [2 Samuel 22:31-39](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2231-39/)
- [Blessed Be The Rock](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/blessed-be-the-rock/)
- [2 Samuel 22:40-41](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2240-41/)
- [King David's Last Words](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/king-davids-last-words/)
- [2 Samuel 23:1-7](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-231-7/)
- [David's Mighty Men](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/davids-mighty-men/)
- [2 Samuel 23:8-17](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-238-17/)
- [Mighty Warriors](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/mighty-warriors/)
- [2 Samuel 23:18-23](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2318-23/)
- [Mighty Warrior Video by Elevation Worship](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/mighty-warrior-video-by-elevation-worship/)
- [David's Thirty](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/davids-thirty/)
- [2 Samuel 23:24-39](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2324-39/)
- [David Counts the Fighting Men](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-counts-the-fighting-men/)
- [2 Samuel 24:1-9](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-241-9/)
- [God's Judgment](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/gods-judgment/)
- [2 Samuel 24:10-17](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2410-17/)
- [David Builds an Altar](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/david-builds-an-altar/)
- [2 Samuel 24:18-25](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/2-samuel-2418-25/)
- [Living Sacrifice](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/living-sacrifice/)
- [Chris Christian](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/chris-christian/)
- [The book of Proverbs](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-book-of-proverbs/)
- [Solomon](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/solomon/)
- [The Proverbs of Solomon](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-proverbs-of-solomon/)
- [Proverbs 1:1-7](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-11-7/)
- [Teach Your Children Well](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/teach-your-children-well/)
- [Proverbs 1:8-19](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-18-19/)
- [Friends](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/friends/)
- [Michael W. Smith](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/michael-w-smith/)
- [The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-book-of-haggai-consider-your-ways/)
- [The Book of Haggai](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-book-of-haggai/)
- [Haggai](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/haggai/)
- [Consider Your Ways](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/consider-your-ways/)
- [wisdom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/wisdom/)
- [Wisdom Cries Out](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/wisdom-cries-out/)
- [Proverbs 1:20-33](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-120-33/)
- [knowledge](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/knowledge/)
- [understanding](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/understanding/)
- [The LORD Gives Wisdom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-lord-gives-wisdom/)
- [Proverbs 2:1-9](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-21-9/)
- [Whom Shall I Fear](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/whom-shall-i-fear/)
- [God of Angel Armies](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/god-of-angel-armies/)
- [Choose Wisdom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/choose-wisdom/)
- [Proverbs 2:10-22](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-210-22/)
- [Choose Life](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/choose-life/)
- [Jared Yates](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jared-yates/)
- [Trust in the LORD](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/trust-in-the-lord/)
- [Proverbs 3:1-6](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-31-6/)
- [Do Not Be Wise in Your Own Eyes](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/do-not-be-wise-in-your-own-eyes/)
- [Proverbs 3:7-12](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-37-12/)
- [Happy Are Those Who Find Wisdom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/happy-are-those-who-find-wisdom/)
- [Proverbs 3:13-18](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-313-18/)
- [The LORD Will Be Your Confidence](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-lord-will-be-your-confidence/)
- [Proverbs 3:19-26](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-319-26/)
- [Live Good](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/live-good/)
- [Do Good](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/do-good/)
- [Be Blessed](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/be-blessed/)
- [Proverbs 3:27-35](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-327-35/)
- [Live Good Do Good Be Blessed](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/live-good-do-good-be-blessed/)
- [Get Wisdom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/get-wisdom/)
- [Proverbs 4:1-13](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-41-13/)
- [Let Your Light Shine in the Darkness](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/let-your-light-shine-in-the-darkness/)
- [Proverbs 4:14-19](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-414-19/)
- [Guard Your Heart](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/guard-your-heart/)
- [Proverbs 4:20-27](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-420-27/)
- [Remember to Give Thanks](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/remember-to-give-thanks/)
- [Numbers 11](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/numbers-11/)
- [The Danger of Adultery](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-danger-of-adultery/)
- [Proverbs 5:1-6](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-51-6/)
- [Listen to Me](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/listen-to-me/)
- [Proverbs 5:7-14](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-57-14/)
- [Rejoice with the Wife of Your Youth](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/rejoice-with-the-wife-of-your-youth/)
- [Proverbs 5:15-23](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-515-23/)
- [Debt](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/debt/)
- [Cosign](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/cosign/)
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- [Deliver Yourself](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/deliver-yourself/)
- [Proverbs 6:1-5](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-61-5/)
- [ants](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/ants/)
- [Consider the Ant](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/consider-the-ant/)
- [Proverbs 6:6-11](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-66-11/)
- [Beware of Wicked People](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/beware-of-wicked-people/)
- [Proverbs 6:12-15](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-612-15/)
- [7 Things God Hates](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/7-things-god-hates/)
- [Proverbs 6:16-19](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-616-19/)
- [warnings about adultery](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/warnings-about-adultery/)
- [Listen to Your Father and Mother](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/listen-to-your-father-and-mother/)
- [Proverbs 6:20-35](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-620-35/)
- [Apple of the Eye](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/apple-of-the-eye/)
- [Proverbs 7:1-5](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-71-5/)
- [Flee Sin](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/flee-sin/)
- [adultery](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/adultery/)
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- [My Heart Is Yours](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/my-heart-is-yours/)
- [The Value of Wisdom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-value-of-wisdom/)
- [Proverbs 8:1-11](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-81-11/)
- [God I Look to You](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/god-i-look-to-you/)
- [Jenn Johnson](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jenn-johnson/)
- [The Serenity Prayer](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-serenity-prayer/)
- [I Am Wisdom](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/i-am-wisdom/)
- [Proverbs 8:12-21](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-812-21/)
- [Wisdom is a Gift from God](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/wisdom-is-a-gift-from-god/)
- [Proverbs 8:22-31](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-822-31/)
- [God Speaking](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/god-speaking/)
- [Proverbs 8:32-36](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-832-36/)
- [God Speaking by Mandisa](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/god-speaking-by-mandisa/)
- [Jesus is the Reason for the Season](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-is-the-reason-for-the-season/)
- [Matthew 2:11](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-211/)
- [Matthew 2:1-23](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-21-23/)
- [John the Baptist](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/john-the-baptist/)
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- [John the Baptist Baptizes Jesus](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/john-the-baptist-baptizes-jesus/)
- [Matthew 3:1-17](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-31-17/)
- [excerpt from “The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ”](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/excerpt-from-the-book-of-matthew-life-of-jesus-christ/)
- ["Born Again"](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/born-again/)
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- [Jesus Tempted by the Devil](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-tempted-by-the-devil/)
- [Matthew 4:1-11](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-41-11/)
- [Life of Jesus Christ](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/life-of-jesus-christ/)
- [Jesus Calls Disciples to Follow Him](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-calls-disciples-to-follow-him/)
- [Matthew 4:12-25](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-412-25/)
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- [Matthew 5:12-20](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-512-20/)
- [We Need the Savior](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/we-need-the-savior/)
- [Matthew 5:21-48](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-521-48/)
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- [The Lord's Prayer](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-lords-prayer/)
- [Matthew 6:1-13](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-61-13/)
- [Seek First the Kingdom of God](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/seek-first-the-kingdom-of-god/)
- [Matthew 6:14-34](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-614-34/)
- [ASK](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/ask/)
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- [Matthew 7:1-12](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-71-12/)
- [The Narrow Gate](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-narrow-gate/)
- [Matthew 7:13-29](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-713-29/)
- [Jesus Heals the Sick](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-heals-the-sick/)
- [Matthew 8:1-17](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-81-17/)
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- [salvation](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/salvation/)
- [Jesus Came to Call Sinners](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-came-to-call-sinners/)
- [Matthew 9:1-19](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-91-19/)
- [healing](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/healing/)
- [Jesus Heals the People](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-heals-the-people/)
- [Matthew 9:20-38](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-920-38/)
- [Jesus Calls His Disciples](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-calls-his-disciples/)
- [Matthew 10:1-20](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-101-20/)
- [Daily Bible Reading "Jesus Instructs His Disciples Matthew 10:21-42](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/daily-bible-reading-jesus-instructs-his-disciples-matthew-1021-42/)
- [Jesus Instructs His Disciples](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-instructs-his-disciples/)
- [Matthew 10:21-42](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-1021-42/)
- [Jesus Talks about John the Baptist](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-talks-about-john-the-baptist/)
- [Jesus says](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-says/)
- [Come unto Me](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/come-unto-me/)
- [Matthew 11:16-30](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-1116-30/)
- [Free Kindle Books](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/free-kindle-books/)
- [Free Kindlebooks](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/free-kindlebooks/)
- [Jesus Talks about the Sabbath](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-talks-about-the-sabbath/)
- [Matthew 12:1-25](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-121-25/)
- [Sabbath](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/sabbath/)
- [Jesus Warns the People](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/jesus-warns-the-people/)
- [Matthew 12:25-50](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-1225-50/)
- [Parable of the Sower](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/parable-of-the-sower/)
- [Matthew 13:1-30](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-131-30/)
- [Be Wise](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/be-wise/)
- [Wisdom has Built Her House](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/wisdom-has-built-her-house/)
- [Proverbs 9:1-6](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-91-6/)
- [Fear of the LORD](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/fear-of-the-lord/)
- [Proverbs 9:7-12](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-97-12/)
- [Lady Folly](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/lady-folly/)
- [A Foolish Woman](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/a-foolish-woman/)
- [Proverbs 9:13-18](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-913-18/)
- [A Wise Son Makes a Glad Father](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/a-wise-son-makes-a-glad-father/)
- [Proverbs 10:1-8](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-101-8/)
- [Matthew West](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/matthew-west/)
- [Do Something](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/do-something/)
- [Which Path Do You Choose](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/which-path-do-you-choose/)
- [Proverbs 10:9-17](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-109-17/)
- [words](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/words/)
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- [The Blessing of the LORD Enriches Lives](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-blessing-of-the-lord-enriches-lives/)
- [Proverbs 10:18-22](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-1018-22/)
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- [Proverbs 10:27-32](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-1027-32/)
- [Are You in Balance](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/are-you-in-balance/)
- [Proverbs 11:1-6](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-111-6/)
- [I Am Not Alone](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/i-am-not-alone/)
- [How Will You Live](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/how-will-you-live/)
- [Proverbs 11:7-15](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-117-15/)
- [righteous](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/righteous/)
- [wicked](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/wicked/)
- [1 John 4:7-21](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/1-john-47-21/)
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- [Colossians 3:19](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/colossians-319/)
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- [Excerpt from God Is Love by Deborah H. Bateman](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/excerpt-from-god-is-love-by-deborah-h-bateman/)
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- [Love One Another](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/love-one-another/)
- [John 15:12-27](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/john-1512-27/)
- [What Is Love](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/what-is-love/)
- [1 Corinthians 13:1-13](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/1-corinthians-131-13/)
- [Exceerpt from "God Is Love" by Deborah H. Bateman](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/exceerpt-from-god-is-love-by-deborah-h-bateman/)
- [Harvest Time is Coming](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/harvest-time-is-coming/)
- [Proverbs 11:16-23](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-1116-23/)
- [Generosity](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/generosity/)
- [Proverbs 11:24-31](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-1124-31/)
- [Proverbs 12:1-4](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-121-4/)
- [virtuous woman](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/virtuous-woman/)
- [Righteousness](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/righteousness/)
- [Proverbs 12:5-11](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-125-11/)
- [The Wise Listen to Advice](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/the-wise-listen-to-advice/)
- [Proverbs 12:12-16](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-1212-16/)
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- [Hope](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/hope/)
- [Proverbs 13:1-12](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-131-12/)
- [Hope in Front of Me](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/hope-in-front-of-me/)
- [Danny Gokey](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/danny-gokey/)
- [Who Are Your Friends](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/who-are-your-friends/)
- [Proverbs 13:13-25](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-1313-25/)
- [Bible Studies for women](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/bible-studies-for-women/)
- [Wise Women](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/wise-women/)
- [Proverbs 14:1-14](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-141-14/)
- [Beautiful Lord](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/beautiful-lord/)
- [Adie](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/adie/)
- [Righteousness Exalts a Nation](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/righteousness-exalts-a-nation/)
- [Proverbs 14:15-35](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-1415-35/)
- [God Bless America](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/god-bless-america/)
- [Martina McBride](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/martina-mcbride/)
- [A Soft Answer](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/a-soft-answer/)
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- [Choose Joy](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/choose-joy/)
- [Proverbs 15:23-33](https://deborahhbateman.com/tag/proverbs-1523-33/)

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