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The Book of Psalms: Part 1 Chapters 1-30

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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 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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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. – Proverbs 19:1

Daily Bible Reading “Walk in Integrity” (Proverbs 19:1-7)

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Deborah H. Bateman

Walk in Integrity

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.

Also, that the soul without knowledge is not good; and those who are hasty with their feet sin.

The foolishness of a person corrupts their way: and their heart frets against the LORD.

Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor. Have you ever noticed how wealthy people seem to have many friends, but poor people have very few friends?

A false witness will not go unpunished, and those who speak lies will not escape. Lying will catch up with you. Even if you don’t get caught immediately, the truth will eventually come out and you will be caught in a lie.

Many will plead for the favor of a prince: and every person is a friend to those who give gifts.

All the brethren of the poor hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? He pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 19:1-7

1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

Things to think about:

What do you think it means to walk in integrity?
What does this Scripture say about a person who tells lies?
How do the wealthy and the poor compare concerning friends?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture we are reminded that it is better to be poor and walk in integrity. Help us to walk in integrity in our lives and our businesses. Help us to be fair and honest to all people. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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The Book of Psalms: Part 1 Chapters 1-30

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A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. – Proverbs 18:19

Daily Bible Reading “A Brother Offended” (Proverbs 18:19-24)

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Deborah H. Bateman

A Brother Offended

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.

When we’ve been hurt sometimes it’s hard for us to forgive and forget. Jesus died on the cross for our forgiveness, yet we find it difficult sometimes to forgive others. We need to ask God to help us to be more forgiving.

A person’s belly is satisfied with the fruit of their mouth; and with the increase of their lips they will be filled.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and those who love it will eat the fruit thereof. We can either speak life into people or we can speak death with our mouth. Lord, help us to speak life.

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD. Having a good husband/wife relationship is one of the most rewarding relationships you will have in this life besides your relationship with God and Jesus Christ. I remember my husband quoting this Scripture to me before we got married. I hope he still feels this way after over forty years of marriage.

The poor uses appeals; but a rich person answers roughly.

A person who has friends must show themselves to be friendly: and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

In order for us to have friends we have to show ourselves to be friendly. We have to make sacrifices for the other person. We have to spend time with people if we are going to be friends with them. Building relationships takes time. It is not something that just happens instantly.

Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother. If you need a true friend, He is the one. He loves you unconditionally.

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 18:19-24

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Things to think about:

What does this Scripture say about a brother who has been offended?

What does this Scripture say about the tongue?
What does this Scripture say about a man who finds a wife?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs we are reminded that a brother who is offended is harder to win than a city. Help us to strive to get along with one another and not offend each other. We are also reminded that Jesus is a friend that is closer than a brother. Thank You for making a way for us to have a relationship with the both of You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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In I AM: Jesus, the Son of God, Deborah H. Bateman shares biblical illustrations on each of these topics and includes the reason God sent Jesus to the world. This book will help you more fully grasp who Jesus is and His purpose in your life.

I AM: Jesus, the Son of God is the thirty-third book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book contains ten Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson consists of a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for consideration or discussion, a prayer, and a Bible Verse to journal or memorize. This book is great as a personal devotional or a group Bible Study. Get your copy today. You will be glad you did.

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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. – Proverbs 18:10

Daily Bible Reading “The Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower” (Proverbs 18:10-18)

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Deborah H. Bateman

The Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower

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.

The rich person’s wealth is their strong city, and as a high wall in their own conceit.

Before destruction the heart of people is haughty, and before honor is humility.

A person who answers a matter before they hear it, it is folly and shame unto them. This Proverb reminds us that we need to be better listeners. Have you ever started to answer a person before you heard the whole question?

The spirit of a person will sustain their weakness; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seek knowledge.

A person’s gift makes room for them, and brings them before great people.

Those who are first in their own cause seem just; but their neighbor comes and searches him.

The lot causes contentions to cease, and parts between the mighty.

As we think of the name of the LORD being compared to a strong tower, what does that tell us? The LORD is our protector and as a strong tower He can protect us from the enemy. When the righteous run to Him they are safe. He is our fortress.

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 18:10-18

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

Things to think about:

What is the name of the LORD compared to in this Scripture? How does it compare?
What does a rich person consider to be their strong city?
How is a person blessed by their gift?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs we are reminded that the name of the LORD is a strong tower. Help us to run to You in our times of need. Remind us that You are the one who protects us from the enemy. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. – Proverbs 18:1

Daily Bible Reading “Selfish Desire” (Proverbs 18:1-9)

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Deborah H. Bateman

Selfish Desire

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.

A fool has no delight in understanding, but that their heart may discover itself.

When the wicked comes, then comes contempt, and with shame reproach.

The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

A fool’s lips enter into controversy, and their mouth calls for blows.

A fool’s mouth is their destruction, and their mouth is the lure of their soul.

The words of a gossipers are like wounds that are swallowed deep into the belly.

Those who are lazy in their work are kin to those who are great wasters.

“Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the LORD.
Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you” (2 Corinthians 6:17).

As believers we are told to separate ourselves from unbelievers and from their ungodly ways.

Have you ever had someone wound you with their words like this Scripture talks about? We need to refrain from being a part of gossipers’ conversations. We need to realize that our words can both lift people up and encourage them or our words can harm people by cutting them down and discouraging them. Lord, help us to use our words as tools of encouragement to others.

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 18:1-9

1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

Things to think about:

What do our selfish desires cause?
Why do the words of a talebearer pierce us so deeply?
What usually causes a fool to get into trouble?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs help us to see all of the examples in this Scripture and examine ourselves to see if any of these apply to us. Examine our hearts and lives. Examine our motives and intents. Help us to be what You would have us to be. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Jesus asks his disciples the question, “Who do men say that I am?” Then, through different metaphors, He describes who He is.

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