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The Book of Psalms: Part 1 Chapters 1-30 by Deborah H. Bateman is part of 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 will contain 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 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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Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power. – Psalm 21:13

Daily Bible Reading “David Exalts the LORD” (Psalm 21:1-13)

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

David Exalts the LORD

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?

David says God has given him the desires of his heart and hasn’t withheld any of his requests. The Bible tells us in Psalm 37:4, “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” David delighted in the LORD, do you?

David talks of God’s blessings and favor on his life, and he praises God for crowning him as king. God blessed David more than he could ever have asked for and David was sure to give God the glory for it. We should give God glory for all His blessings.

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us” (Ephesians 3:20).

In verses 8-12 David talks about the enemies of the LORD and how He will destroy them. Then, in the last verse, David exalts the LORD for His strength and power.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 21:1-13

1 [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
2 Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
3 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
4 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
5 His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
7 For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
8 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
9 Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
10 Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.
11 For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
12 Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.
13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

Things to think about:

How do you praise God for His salvation?
When is the last time you thanked God for His blessings on your life?
In what ways do you thank God for answering your prayers?
Why should we ask God to protect us from our enemies?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture where David is praising You for Your strength and salvation. He is also thanking You for answering his prayers and blessing his life. Help us to praise and worship You for all Your blessings on our lives, and most of all, for Your gift of salvation. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. – Psalm 19:1

Daily Bible Reading “The Heavens Declare His Glory” (Psalm 19:1-14)

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

The Heavens Declare His Glory

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.

We see God’s work in creation everywhere we look, from the earth, the sun, the moon, and the stars. They don’t speak, but their very existence show the glory of God. When we look at all the creatures God created and all their different attributes we see His handiwork.

John 1:1-4 tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men.”

Psalm 19:7-11 tells us about the law of the LORD. Some of the words that the Psalmist uses to describe the law are: perfect, sure, and right. They are standards that God set forth for us.

David asks, “Who can understand his own errors?” We have to accept the fact that we are all sinners and we need Jesus to save us from our sins.

One of my favorite verses is Psalm 19:14 which says, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” What a great prayer for all of us.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 19:1-14

1 [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Things to think about:

How do the heavens declare the glory of God?
What was the purpose of the law?
What do the words in verse 14 mean to you?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Thank You for Your creation; the heavens, earth, sun, moon, stars, and all the earth that declare Your glory. Help us to give thanks to You for all of Your provision. Let the words of our mouths, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, our strength, and our redeemer. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “The LORD is My Deliverer” (Psalm 18:1-50)

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

The LORD is My Deliverer

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.

He says, “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.” What does David mean by this? Notice that when David uses the word “my,” he claims God as his deliver, strength, etc. Can you claim Him as your God in that way?

David states that the LORD delivered him from the wrath of the people, and made him the head of the heathen. David had no idea that they would serve him. They obeyed David and submitted to his commands. He said the outsider will die away and be frightened out of their secure spaces. David praises the LORD saying, “The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.”

David gave glory and honor to God for taking revenge upon his enemy and causing them to submit to him. The LORD delivered David from his enemies and he made sure to give thanks and sing praises to the LORD for what He did for him. The LORD delivered King David and gave him great victory. He showed mercy on David as His chosen one, both to him and to his descendants forever.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 18:1-3

1 [To the chief Musician, [A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,]] I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

***For the sake of space I didn’t include all the verses of this chapter, but it would be good if you would like to take out your Bible and read David’s description of how the Lord delivered him from his enemies.***

Psalm 18: 43-50

43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
44 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

Things to think about:

We probably have never been in a situation like David.
What kind of enemies do we face today? In what ways has the LORD delivered you?
How did you give God praise for doing so?
In what ways do you give thanks daily for the LORD’S protection?
What are some ways that we can show the LORD that we appreciate Him and everything He does for us?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 18. We see that David was singing and praising You for delivering him from his enemies. Lord, we thank You for Your deliverance for us also. Help us to always sing and praise Your holy name for what You do for us. You are our rock and our redeemer and we will praise You forever. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. – Psalm 18:2

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The Book of Psalms: Part 1 Chapters 1-30 by Deborah H. Bateman is part of 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 will contain approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

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Daily Bible Reading “Hear the Right, Oh LORD” (Psalm 17:1-15)

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Hear the Right, Oh LORD

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.

David asked God for justice. He asked God to look at both sides of the situation and make an honest judgment. David acknowledges that he can’t hide anything from God. David knew that God had examined his heart and knew his desires and intent. David decided to do what was right in the eyes of God.

Do we ask God to examine our hearts? Do we do what is right or do we ask Him to do what we want Him to do for us regardless of who is right in any given situation? Can we be confident as David was to ask God to examine our hearts, or are we afraid to tell God to examine us because of the sin in our hearts?

David said, because of God’s presence in his life, he had been kept safe from the enemy. This is a plea for God to watch over him and protect him from the enemy. He acknowledges that God protects those who follow Him under the shadow of His wings. As a mother hen would protect her babies under her wings, God covers us and protects us from the fiery darts of the enemy.

David asks God to protect him from the wicked that were lurking about him like a lion waiting to attack his prey. David asked God to arise and defeat the enemy for his sake. David asked God to watch over him while he slept. David knew God loved him because of the way God watched over and protected him. Have you put your faith and trust in God and in His Son, Jesus?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 17:1-15

1 [[A Prayer of David.]] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.
3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Things to think about:

What was David’s concern in this Psalm?
What did David ask God to do for him?
Do you ask God to watch over you while you sleep?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Thank You for the sincerity of the prayer of David. Help us to put our complete trust in You. Watch over us and protect us from the enemy. Help us to do what is right in Your sight. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. – Psalm 17:1