Daily Bible Reading “Arise, O God, Judge the Earth” (Psalm 82:1-8)

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Arise, O God, Judge the Earth

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?

There are judges who are put in places of authority in this world, but some of them don’t judge justly. They were having this problem back in Asaph’s day as well. This was their appointed job. These people were called by God to be arbiters among the people. They were to help keep the peace in the land. They were the ones who handed down sentences to those who sinned against the people. He instructed the judges to defend the poor and fatherless. He asked them to deliver the poor and needy from the hand of the wicked.

Because of their authority these judges thought they were better than everyone else. He reminded them they were mere humans and they would die like the rest of us. Asaph cried out for God to rise up, judge the earth, and claim all the nations He will inherit.

As Christians we represent Jesus in the world. How do we represent Him? Do we judge others? Although we are not judges in the same sense as the people Asaph was talking to in this Scripture, sometimes we have a tendency to look at others and judge them because they are different from us. This Scripture reminds us it’s not our place to judge; that is God’s job.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 82:1-8

1 [[A Psalm of Asaph.]] God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

Things to think about:

In what ways do we judge other people?
Is it our place to judge others?
Who is the one true judge?
When we are judgmental, are we setting good examples for other people?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 82. Help us to represent You in this world in a way that will bring honor and glory to You. Help us to realize that we are not the judges of other people; though there are times when we must make discernments about others, it is not our place to judge them. You are the one true judge who knows all about us and our intentions. You are the one righteous judge. Help us to honor Your authority in this world. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. – Psalm 82:8

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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 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 “Hear, O My People” (Psalm 81:8-16)

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Hear, O My People

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.

Asaph reminded them that God brought them out of Egypt. He instructed them to open their mouths wide and He will fill it. What does this mean?

The people wouldn’t listen to God’s instructions, so He gave them over to their own lustful hearts. God’s desire was for His people to hear His voice and follow His ways. If they would have listened, He would have turned their enemies away. Had they listened to Him and hearkened to His voice they would have had a better life. The people would have had a life with much less turmoil and trouble. Do we listen to the voice of God? Do we walk in His ways?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 81:8-16

8 Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;
9 There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
10 I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
11 But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
12 So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.
13 Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!
14 I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.
15 The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.
16 He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.

Things to think about:

What did God want the children of Israel to do?
What did God tell them they were not to do?
Why did the people of God not listen to Him?
What did God say He would have done if they would have listened?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 81. The Psalmist warns us of the dangers of not listening to Your instruction. Help us, dear LORD, to listen to You and follow Your ways. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me; …

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Daily Bible Reading “Make a Joyful Noise to God” (Psalm 81:1-7)

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Make a Joyful Noise to God

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.

He talks about blowing the trumpet on a feast day on the full moon. It was a call for them to gather together to celebrate all the good things God had done for them. In what ways do you celebrate the good things God has done for you?

When we gather together as fellow believers in Christ it helps encourage us in the Lord. It helps to give us strength when we fellowship with one another. Singing praises to God lifts our spirits and it’s something God very much enjoys us doing as well – worshiping and praising Him.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 81:1-7

1 [To the chief Musician upon Gittith, [A Psalm of Asaph.]] Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
2 Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.
3 Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.
4 For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.
5 This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
6 I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots.
7 Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.

Things to think about:

In what ways do you enjoy praising God?
How does it make you feel to sing praises to God?
In what ways does it encourage you to gather together with other believers?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 81.Thank you for the reminder for us to come together to worship and praise You. Help us to celebrate You and Your goodness to us on a regular basis. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. – Psalm 81:1

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Daily Bible Reading “Let Thy Face Shine on Us, O God” (Psalm 80:1-19)

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Let Thy Face Shine on Us, O God

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 80:1-19. 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?

They were at strife with their neighbors, and had been brought to great sorrow. Their enemies made fun of them because God had turned His face from them. Asaph acknowledged that God brought them out of Egypt and established them in the Promised Land. Then he questioned why God let His guard down from around them so the enemy could come in and overtake them.

Because of their sin against Him, God turned His face away and allowed the enemy to attack them. Asaph begged for God’s forgiveness and for Him to shine His face upon them once again and save them from the destruction of their enemies. Have you ever cried out to God to let His face shine on you?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 80:1-19

1 [[To the chief Musician upon Shoshannimeduth, A Psalm of Asaph.]] Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.
2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
3 Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
4 O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
5 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure.
6 Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves.
7 Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
8 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it.
9 Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.
10 The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedars.
11 She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river.
12 Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her?
13 The boar out of the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of the field doth devour it.
14 Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine;
15 And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself.
16 It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.
17 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself.
18 So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.
19 Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

Things to think about:

Why was Asaph crying out to God?
What did he want God to do?
Why did God turn His face from the people?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 80. We see that Asaph was crying out for Your help. They were in a desperate situation and they needed You to shine Your face on them and save them. Help us to realize our desperate state and cry out for You to help us and save us from ourselves and from the enemy. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. – Psalm 80:19

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Daily Bible Reading “Help Us, O God” (Psalm 79:1-13)

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Help Us, O God

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?

There had been so much bloodshed that it was like water around Jerusalem. Asaph feared that they had become a reproach to their neighbors. He asks God, “How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?”

Asaph begged God to pour out His wrath on the heathen and those who’d never known Him. He asked God to forgive the Israelites of their sins and to have mercy on them, because they had been brought to a very low state in life.

Asaph cried out to God, “Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.” Have you ever felt desperate for God to help you, as Asaph did? If so, cry out to God, He will hear and answer your prayers.

Asaph pleaded with God to spare the rest of them. He asked God to pour out His wrath on those who have attacked them that they might receive seven times the punishment for their acts of violence.

Asaph wanted the people to know that they were God’s people and it was His land that they defiled. Asaph begged God to save His people, “So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.”

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 79:1-13

1 [[A Psalm of Asaph.]] O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps.
2 The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.
3 Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them.
4 We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.
5 How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?
6 Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name.
7 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.
8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.
9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.
10 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed.
11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
12 And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
13 So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.

Things to think about:

Why was Asaph crying out to God?
How was his situation desperate?
In what times or ways do you feel desperate for God’s help?
What was the promise Asaph made to God at the end of the chapter?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 79. We see Asaph’s desperate cry to You for help. Help us to cry out to You when we need help in our lives. Help us not to wait until we are desperate, but to have an ongoing dialog with You through prayer. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and…

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purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.

– Psalm 79:9

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