Daily Bible Reading “The LORD is My Refuge” (Psalm 11:1-7)

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

The LORD is my Refuge

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?

The wicked were getting their bow and arrows ready and many were afraid that the king would be killed. They encouraged him to take refuge in the mountains. They wanted him to hide out. They asked what the righteous can do if the foundations were destroyed.

David put his faith and trust in the LORD. The LORD is his refuge. David declares that the LORD is in His holy temple. He is still on the throne. The LORD may try, or judge, the righteous, but He hates wickedness and violence. God will rain fire and brimstone on the wicked.

The LORD loves the righteous and holds the upright with His countenance. We can put our complete faith and trust in God, as David did.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 11:1-7

1 [[To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David.]] In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

Things to think about:

What were David’s advisers telling him to do?
What was David’s response to them?
What does David say the LORD will do to the wicked?
Who is it that the LORD loves?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. David reminds us to put our faith and trust in You when the enemy comes against us. Help us to know that if You are on our side we can never be defeated. Help us to put our faith and trust in You as David did. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Paul established the church of Thessalonica on his second missionary journey. It was known throughout the land that the Thessalonians had great faith in God and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul loved the Thessalonians. He had a great concern for the Thessalonians and desired to see them again. But, since Paul couldn’t go see them he sent Timothy to encourage them in the faith.

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Daily Bible Reading “The LORD is King” (Psalm 10:1-18)

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

The LORD is King

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?

The Psalmist tells us about the wicked. It is even believed by biblical scholars that he may be talking about the anti-Christ. But, we may also see the attributes of the wicked in people today.

You will notice that the Psalmist says the wicked are proud and boast about themselves. The wicked don’t seek after God. They don’t believe in God. Many of them even despise God.

The Psalmist cries out for the LORD to arise and defeat the wicked. He declares that the LORD is King forever and ever.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 10:1-18

1 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
3 For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
5 His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
6 He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
7 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
8 He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.
9 He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
10 He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
12 Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.
13 Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.
14 Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
15 Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
16 The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
17 LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
18 To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.

Things to think about:

What are some of the attributes of the wicked?
As Christians, in what can we take hope according to this Scripture?
How can we use this Scripture to discern between those who are wicked and those who aren’t?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. It helps us to see what the wicked are like. We thank You that we can count on You to defeat the wicked ones. We can find hope in knowing that You are the King forever and ever. Help us to have discernment concerning those who are wicked. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land. – Psalm 10:16

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Daily Bible Reading “Sing Praises to the LORD” (Psalm 9:11-20)

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Sing Praises to the LORD

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.

He cries out to the LORD to have mercy on him and consider the trouble that he faces because of those who hate him.

David promises the LORD that if He spares his life and saves him from the enemy he will praise the LORD in the gates of Zion and rejoice in the salvation of the LORD.

David declares that the LORD is known by the judgment that He places on the wicked. He says that the wicked will be caught in their snares.

David says that the poor and needy will not be forgotten.
David cries out for the LORD to arise and not let the wicked man prevail, but to judge the nations so that the people may know that they are only men. David’s cry is for the nations to recognize the LORD God of Zion.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 9:11-20

11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:
14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
18 For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
19 Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
20 Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.

Things to think about:

Why is David singing to the LORD?
What does David want the LORD to do?
What does David say about the wicked?
What does David say about the poor and needy?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. David encourages us to sing songs of praise to You. He tells us to make Your deeds known among the people. David cries out to You requesting Your help in defeating his enemies. LORD, help us to do as David says and sing and praise You for Your marvelous works. Help us to do what we can to make You known among the people and nations of the world. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. – Psalm 9:11

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Daily Bible Reading “The LORD, Most High” (Psalm 9:1-10)

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

The LORD, Most High

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.

David declares that his enemies will turn back. They will fall and die at the presence of the LORD. David says God is a righteous judge. He will judge the righteous and the wicked.

The LORD is also a refuge in times of trouble and for those who are oppressed. David declares that those who know the LORD will put their trust in Him. Have you put your trust in the LORD?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 9:1-10

1 [[To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David.]] I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
7 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Things to think about:

What are David’s promises to God in this Scripture?
What promises have you made to God?
Have you stood by the promises you made?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Thank You that You are a righteous judge and You will judge both the righteous and the wicked. Thank You that we can depend on You to defend us against the enemy. Help us to put our complete trust in You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. – Psalm 9:2

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Daily Bible Reading “How Excellent is Thy Name” (Psalm 8:1-9)

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

How Excellent is Thy Name

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.”

David says, “Out of the mouth of babes, you have ordained strength because of your enemies.” Jesus refers to this Scripture in Matthew 21:16, “And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?” God desires for us to praise Him.

Jesus says in Mark 10:13-15 that we have to become as a little child, “And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”

We have to put our faith in God as a little child has faith in his father. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).

We have to seek God. He is not going to force us to love Him. Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you…” If we seek Him and search for Him, He will open the door and accept us as one of His children.

David talks about the creation of the earth; how God put the stars and moon in the heavens with the work of His fingers. Not only did God create the earth, He created man, the animals, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea. Genesis 1:1 tells us, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

“What is man, that you are mindful of him?” God created man to be a little lower than the angels and gave him dominion over the earth including the fish of the sea and the fowl of the air. God created man to fellowship with Him, but we disobey God. Why does God still care about us? Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

God loved man so much He sent His Son, Jesus to live here on earth and to die on the cross for our sins. John 3:16-17 says, “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.”

David ends this Psalm praising God and saying, “O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!”

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 8:1-9

1 [[To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.]] O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
7 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
9 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Things to think about:

How does it make you feel to reflect on all the good things God has done for you?
What are you thankful for?
In what ways do you thank and praise God?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 8. David reminds us of how much You love us. You created people and the world we live in. We thank You for caring for us. When we failed to obey You, You sent Your Son to die for our sins. When we think of how much You love and care for us we should be overflowing with praise for You. We even fail at worshiping and praising You. Help us LORD not to take You or the things You do for us for granted. O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! We love You LORD. We thank You and praise You! Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. – Psalm 8:1

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Psalm 119 will not be included in The Book of Psalms since Deborah has already published a book about it called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from the enemies.

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

The Book of Psalms Part 1 Chapters 1-30 contains thirty-one Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or groups.

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