Daily Bible Reading “The Wrath of God” (Psalm 78:19-31)

The Wrath of God

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?

I know when I lost my job it was devastating for me. My salary was half of our income at the time. I worried about how we would pay our bills. I was afraid there wouldn’t be enough money to take care of our basic needs.

God had to show me that He was my provider and He could provide for me any way He chose. I had to humble myself and accept that God had chosen my husband to work and provide for our family’s needs.

Shortly after I lost my job my husband got another job paying one and one-half times as much as his previous job. He has continued through different jobs to increase his salary to provide our needs. I can honestly say we have never gone without our basic needs and God has supplied many of our wants, as well. He loves us and wants the best for us. He wants us to trust Him completely.

The Israelites wondered how God would feed them in the wilderness. He rained down manna from heaven every day to feed them, but that wasn’t good enough, either.

They complained because they wanted meat to eat so God caused birds to fall from the skies, so much so that they ate them until they were sickened by them. I guess this is a lesson for us to be careful what we ask for, because we might get it.

While they were still filling the lust of their flesh with the birds, God’s wrath poured out against them. He killed some of their men and brought the chosen men of Israel to their knees. It’s a sad day when God is forced to pour His wrath out against His children because of their disobedience in order to cause them to repent and turn back to Him.

If you are a parent, you know how it makes you feel when you have to discipline your children because they are disobedient. It grieves your heart to have to correct them, but you know you cannot allow their disobedient ways to continue because they will only worsen. At some point you have to pull in the reigns and stop the process from happening, or watch them destroy themselves in the process. It’s not easy, but it must be done. As parents we can get a little glimpse into the way it must make God feel when He has to correct our paths.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 78:19-31

19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?
21 Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
22 Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
23 Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,
24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
25 Man did eat angels’ food: he sent them meat to the full.
26 He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
27 He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea:
28 And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
29 So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;
30 They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,
31 The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.

 

Things to think about:

  • Are you thankful for what God has provided for you?
  • What causes you to complain about what you do or don’t have?
  • How can we show our gratitude to God for His provisions?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 78. We see through this Scripture that You are all-powerful and You can supply all of our needs, whatever they might be. Help us to be grateful for Your provisions. Help us not to complain about what we don’t have, but be thankful for what You have provided for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.

– Psalm 78:31

This is an excerpt from The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90

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The Book of Psalms:Part 3 Chapters 61-90 by Deborah H. Bateman is 28th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

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 his enemies.

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

The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90 contains fifty Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “The Children of Ephraim” (Psalm 78:9-18)

The Children of Ephraim

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.

The Scripture says they turned their back on God during the day of battle. They didn’t keep God’s covenant and refused to keep the laws of God.

They forgot all the wondrous works of God which He had shown them. God performed mighty miracles in Egypt in front of their fathers, but they forgot about those things. God divided the sea so they could pass through it. He led them in the daytime by a cloud and at night by fire.

God caused water to come out of the rocks for them in the wilderness. Even to the point of having streams of water flowing from the rocks like rivers so they would have plenty of water. God did all this for them, but they sinned even more.

They provoked God to anger with their sin and rebellion. God provided manna for them to eat in the wilderness, but that wasn’t good enough for them, either. They wanted meat to eat instead of manna. Do we ever act ungrateful like the children of Israel did? How do you think it makes God feel when He provides for us, yet we grumble and complain about it?

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 78:9-18

9 The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.
10 They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;
11 And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.
12 Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.
13 He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as an heap.
14 In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
15 He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths.
16 He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers.
17 And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.
18 And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.

 

Things to think about:

  • What are some of the ways you remember God’s wondrous works?
  • Do you ever complain about the things God provides for you?
  • What are some ways we can be more thankful and grateful to God for all the things He does for us?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 78. Thank You for reminding us how the children of Ephraim acted. Help us not to behave in this manner. Help us to remember Your wondrous works and to praise You always for who You are and all You do for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

 

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The Book of Psalms:Part 3 Chapters 61-90 by Deborah H. Bateman is 28th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

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 his enemies.

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

The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90 contains fifty Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “Remember the Works of God” (Psalm 78:1-8)

Remember the Works of God

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?

One of the laws of God back in the Old Testament was that the people should teach their children about God. How are the children going to know if we don’t tell them? The purpose of each generation teaching the next generation about God is so they can have hope in Him, and know His Word and live according to it. Then, they won’t be like their forefathers who were stubborn and rebellious against God. Their hearts weren’t right with God and their spirits weren’t fully trusting in God. Do you feel like your heart right with God today? If not, why not take time to pray and ask God to forgive you of anything that is standing between you and Him.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 78:1-8

1 [[Maschil of Asaph.]] Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:
7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:
8 And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.

 

Things to think about:

  • What are some ways we can teach children about God?
  • Why does Asaph tell us that we should teach the children about God?
  • What does the Scripture say about the forefathers?
  • How can we help our children to live Godly lives?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 78 which reminds us that we are to teach the children about You and Your wondrous works. Help us, LORD, to teach them and to set the example before them of living a life dedicated to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

 

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The Book of Psalms:Part 3 Chapters 61-90 by Deborah H. Bateman is 28th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

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 his enemies.

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

The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90 contains fifty Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “God Leads His People” (Psalm 77:10-20)

God Leads His People

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. What helps you fall back to sleep when you wake up at night?

Asaph remembered the years when God had His right hand of blessing on the people of Israel. He thought about the works of God and meditated on them and talked about them all day. It completely changed his focus. When we take our mind off of our circumstances and put them on God and His glorious works, our focus can totally change, as Asaph’s did. We can go from feeling defeated to feeling victorious because we remember that God is on our side. Has this ever happened to you?

Asaph reminisced about the wonders the LORD had performed and how He showed His strength to the people. He says, even the waters saw God and were afraid. He talked about a storm of thunder, lightning, and pouring rain. Doesn’t it get your attention if a bad thunder and lightning storm comes up?

He says God’s way is in the sea. Personally I love going to the beach and listening to the waves crashing. It’s such a comforting sound to me. In fact, I wish I was there now. It’s so refreshing to me.

Have you ever noticed when you are going through a very troubled time in your life and start meditating on God’s Word and talking about God’s wonderful works how your mood will change? Instead of feeling hopeless and in despair, you become hopeful and joyful.

Asaph reminds us how God leads His people like a flock of sheep. God uses different people to lead His people. In Old Testament days He used Moses and Aaron, among others. How is God leading you? Who is God using to lead you in your life?

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 77:10-20

10 And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.
11 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?
14 Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
15 Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
16 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled.
17 The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad.
18 The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.
19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
20 Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

 

Things to think about:

  • Do you like thunder storms or do they scare you?
  • Have you ever thought it sounded like God was angry when it thundered?
  • How does it make you feel to read God’s Word and think of His goodness?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 77. Asaph reminds us of Your wondrous works. He reminds us of the sounds of the storm and the power You display during the storm. He reminds us how You lead Your people. Help us to remember the works of Your hands. Help us to remember the strength and power You have to work in our lives. Help us not to be afraid when the storms of life arise, but to put our faith in You to take us through the storms. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.

– Psalm 77:14

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The Book of Psalms:Part 3 Chapters 61-90 by Deborah H. Bateman is 28th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

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 his enemies.

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

The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90 contains fifty Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “I Cried to God” (Psalm 77:1-9)

I Cried to God

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.

He says he remembered God and complained. Do you ever complain to God? Asaph remembers times when he would sing songs in the night. He began to think that God had deserted him. Have you sometimes wondered if God deserted you? Do you ever think that God’s promises will fail you?

If you are in the midst of this kind of turmoil in your life, remember that God loves you and even though things might not seem like they are going to be okay, don’t lose faith. Remember the times in the past when God has brought you through a troubled time. If He’s done it before, He can do it again. Have faith in God, He will see you through.

I know there have been times in my life when the circumstances were so bad that I didn’t know if I would survive them, but God is faithful to see us through these troubling times. He may not always deliver us from the trouble, but He will help us to get through it. Many times when we go through hard times in our life it will cause our faith to grow stronger because we have to depend on God to see us through them. Sometimes if we pay attention we will even see where God sends us blessings in the midst of our heartaches.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 77:1-9

1 [[To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph.]] I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.
3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
5 I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.
6 I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.
7 Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?
8 Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?
9 Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.

 

Things to think about:

  • When was the last time you were so troubled you couldn’t sleep at night? What did you do?
  • How often do you complain to God about what is going on in your life?
  • What do you do when your spirit feels overwhelmed?
  • How has God helped you in the past to get through these times of trouble?
  • How can knowing if God has helped you in the past give you faith that He’ll help you through this time?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 77. Thank You for being there for us when we’re troubled. Thank You for loving us. Help us to remember Your ways and know that You’re always there for us. Help us not to lose faith and to put our complete trust in You to see us through the difficult times in our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

he gave ear unto me.

– Psalm 77:1

This is an excerpt from The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90

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Part 3 Chapters 61-90
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The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90 by Deborah H. Bateman is 28th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

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 his enemies.

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

The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90 contains fifty Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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