Daily Bible Reading “Cain – A Marked Man” (Genesis 4:9-15)

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Deborah H. Bateman

Cain – A Marked Man

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 4:9-15. In this passage, the LORD questioned Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” Cain answered, “I don’t know: Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain just came right out and lied to the LORD. Surely, Cain didn’t think he could hide what he had done to his brother from the LORD! Are we ever guilty of trying to hide the things we do from God, even though we know that He knows all along?

God asked, “What have you done?” The voice of your brother’s blood cried unto me from the ground. God already knew what happened to Abel.

The LORD God told Cain, “Now you are cursed from the earth, which has opened her mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand; when you till the ground, it will no longer yield to you her strength. You will be a fugitive and a vagabond from this day forward.”

Cain cried out to the LORD, “My punishment is more than I can bear.” Today, you have driven me from the face of the earth. You have also hidden your face from me. I will be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth, and anyone who finds me will kill me.

The LORD declared to Cain, “If someone slays you, vengeance will be taken on him seven times.” The LORD put a mark on Cain, to prevent anyone who found him from taking his life.

God could have struck Cain dead, if He wanted to, but, He didn’t. He granted grace and mercy to Cain. He even put a price on Cain’s head to keep anyone else from killing him.

Sometimes when bad things happen we want to take revenge for them ourselves. In Romans 12:19 we are told, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

Daily Bible Reading:

Genesis 4:9-15

9 And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?

10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground.

11 And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother’s blood from thy hand;

12 When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.

13 And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.

14 Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me.

15 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.

Things to think about:

What did Cain tell God when God asked him about his brother?

What sentence did God pass down to Cain for killing his brother?

What was Cain’s response?

Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt like taking vengeance on someone who had done something wrong?

What kind of mark did God put on Cain to keep others from killing him?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read and study this passage help us to realize that there is a price to be paid for any wrong that we do. Help us to know that it is not our place to take vengeance on others for the wrong that they do. Give us strength when dealing with situations like this. Help us to come to You for comfort and wisdom. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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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.

This part of the book of Psalms contains fifteen of the Songs of degrees. They were the songs or chants that the people of Israel sang as they journeyed to Jerusalem. It also contains some of the Psalms of David.

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 contains thirty-eight 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 “Cain and Abel” (Genesis 4:1-8)

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Deborah H. Bateman

Cain and Abel

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 4:1-8. In chapter four we learn that Adam knew his wife, Eve; she conceived, and gave birth to a son which they named Cain. The name Cain means “possession.” Eve said, “I have gotten a man from the LORD.”

Eve conceived again and gave birth to a second son, which they named Abel. The name Abel means “breath.” The boys grew up and Abel became a shepherd, and Cain was a farmer. Considering the occupations of the men, we may conclude that Cain was physically the stronger of the two men.

In due time, Cain brought an offering to the LORD from the fruit of the ground which he had worked. Abel also brought an offering of the best first born from his flock.

The LORD respected Abel and his offering: but God didn’t have respect for Cain and his offering. We aren’t told why God rejected Cain’s offering. Could it be because Cain’s offering was from the ground, which God had cursed when Adam sinned? Could it be because a blood sacrifice was more acceptable to God? Cain became very angry and upset. Cain became jealous because his offering was rejected, while Abel’s was accepted.

The LORD asked Cain, Why art you angry? Why are you sad? God told Cain, If you do well, won’t you be accepted? If you don’t do well, sin will lie at the door and to you will be his desire, and you will rule over him.

One day Cain talked with Abel his brother and while they were in the field, Cain attacked Abel, his brother, and killed him. Can you imagine what would cause a man to kill his brother? Personally, I find this hard to understand. I love my brother and sisters and can’t imagine being that angry with them. Things like this do happen in families and it has to be devastating to the family. Can you imagine the heart-break that Adam and Eve must have felt?

Abel hadn’t done anything to Cain. Cain was jealous of Abel because God accepted his offering. In Matthew 18:21-22, “Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”

Jealousy of this kind not only happens in families, it can happen at work, school, among friends, colleagues, or even in churches. It is one of those things that the enemy likes to use to cause division among us.

We are told in Matthew 5:23-24, “Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”

Hate, anger, jealousy, and resentment are like cancers that will eat at you, if you let it. It will cause you to do things that you thought you’d never do. Is there something you need to make right with someone today so you can live at peace with God?

Daily Bible Reading:

Genesis 4:1-8

1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.

2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.

3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.

4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

6 And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

Things to think about:

Who was the first-born child of Adam and Eve?

Who was the second-born child of Adam and Eve?

What were the occupations of the two men?

Why was there jealousy between the two sons?

What ended up happening because of this jealousy?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this passage we see the power of anger, jealousy, and resentment. Help us not to hold grudges against others. Help us to be forgiving toward others. Forgive us of the times we have failed in this area of our lives and help us to do better with it in the future. Remind us of the story of Cain and Abel when we need to remember this lesson. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “Adam is Extradited” (Genesis 3:20-24)

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Deborah H. Bateman

Adam is Extradited

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 3:20-24. In this passage we are reminded that Adam named his wife Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

We also learn that the LORD God made coats of skins for Adam and his wife, to clothe them, so they wouldn’t have to hide anymore because of being naked.

The LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil.” God was afraid that Adam would stretch out his hand, and eat from the tree of life as well, and live forever.

The LORD drove the man out of the Garden of Eden, to work the ground from where he was taken. Can you imagine how Adam felt to be removed from this beautiful garden that God had prepared for him?

Can you imagine how Eve felt? She may have thought this was all her fault. Have you ever felt like God was mad or upset with you because of something you did wrong?

Instead of the man overseeing the garden as originally planned, God placed Cherubims at the east of the Garden of Eden, and a blazing sword which turned in every direction, to guard the tree of life.

Like Adam and Eve were tempted to sin in the garden, we are all tempted to sin, but 1 Corinthians 10:13 tells us with every temptation there is a way for an escape, we just need to look for it.

“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).

Reading and studying the Word of God will help us to be more aware of our sin. It will also help us to realize when temptation comes our way. If we listen, it can keep us from giving in to the temptations we face.

When Jesus was here on earth, He was tempted like we are, but He was perfect and didn’t give in to the temptation. (See Hebrews 4:14-16)

If we got what we truly deserved as punishment for our sins, it would be death, but we can have forgiveness through repentance and accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior as mentioned in Romans 6:23.

Let’s do away with the weights of sin that weigh us down, and run the race of life with patience and endurance looking to Jesus and God to give us strength and see us through to finish this race of life well. (See Hebrews 12:1-2)

Daily Bible Reading:

Genesis 3:20-24

20 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.

22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:

23 Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.

24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.

Things to think about:

What did Adam name his wife? Why?

What did God do about Adam and Eve’s nakedness?

Why did God drive Adam from the garden?

What did God put in the garden to protect it?

How can we win the race of life?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this lesson, we see more of the consequences that Adam and Eve experienced because of their disobedience and are humbled. Father, please forgive us of the times we have disobeyed You. Help us to always consider Your will for our lives. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, who was tempted as we are, but didn’t sin. Help us to look for a way to escape when we are faced with temptation. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “The Woman is Tempted” (Genesis 3:1-8)

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Deborah H. Bateman

The Woman is Tempted

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 3:1-8. In chapter 3 we see that Adam’s wife was confronted by the serpent, which was the craftiest of all the animals that God created.

The serpent questioned the woman saying, “Yea, hath God said, you shall not eat of every tree of the garden?” What kind of serpent is this that can talk?

The woman answered the serpent saying, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.”

The woman embellished the story a bit, because if you look back at Genesis 2:17-18, you’ll see that God told Adam not to eat it; He never said anything about touching it.

The serpent said to the woman, “You shall not surely die: God knows that in the day you eat of the fruit, your eyes will be opened, and you will be as gods, knowing good and evil.”

The serpent tempted the woman, denying what God said, and telling her that the fruit would make them wise. How many times does the enemy try to tempt us, in the same way he did the woman?

The woman saw that the fruit of the tree was pleasing to the eyes and looked like it would be good to eat. She also remembered that the serpent told her that eating the fruit of the tree would make her wise, so she took a piece of the fruit, and ate it. She also gave the fruit to her husband, who was with her; and he ate it as well.

Even though Adam knew what God had told him, he never spoke up or stopped the woman from listening to the serpent. He even participated in the act of disobedience. Did Adam do that because he didn’t want to embarrass the woman or what? What might have been the outcome if Adam would have spoken up and stopped the woman from sinning? Only the LORD knows.

The eyes of both the man and woman were opened, and they realized that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together, and made aprons to cover themselves. Remember, back in Genesis 2:25, both the man and woman were naked, but they were not ashamed. But, now that they had disobeyed God they were ashamed of their nakedness.

Then, they heard the voice of the LORD God, who was walking in the garden in the cool of the day. Adam and his wife knew that they had disobeyed God’s command and were afraid, so they hid from God among the trees of the garden.

Daily Bible Reading:

Genesis 3:1-8

1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?

2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:

3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.

4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.

Things to think about:

Why did the serpent try to tempt the woman?

With what did the serpent tempt the woman?

In what way did the woman change what God had said?

Why did the woman give into the temptation?
Why did Adam participate in the disobedience to God?
What did they do when they heard God walking in the garden?
How do we respond to God when we sin?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read and study this portion of Scripture, help us to realize the tactics that the enemy uses to try to tempt us to sin. Give us strength when facing the enemy so we don’t give in to his temptations. Thank You for Jesus who died on the cross to save us from our sins. Help us to always obey Your will. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “The Garden of Eden” (Genesis 2:8-17)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Deborah H. Bateman

The Garden of Eden

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Genesis 2:8-17. In this Scripture we see that, God planted a garden toward the east in Eden; and he put the man he created there.

God made every tree that is beautiful, and those that are good for food to grow from the ground. He also caused the tree of life to grow in the middle of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

There was a river that flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it was separated into four heads.

The first river is called Pison. It flows through the land of Havilah, where there is gold. The gold of that land is good: there are also precious stones.

The second river is called Gihon, which flows through the land of Ethiopia. The third river is called Hiddekel, which flows toward the east of Assyria. The fourth river is the Euphrates.

God put the man in the Garden of Eden to take care of it. He instructed the man, saying, “You may eat of every tree of the garden without restrictions, except for the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Its fruit is forbidden: if you eat from it you will die” (paraphrased).

I think of the Garden of Eden as being a place of paradise. The most beautiful place you’d ever want to see, with everything you would need provided. I’ve included a map I found online to help you get a picture of where the Garden of Eden may have been located.

Daily Bible Reading:

Genesis 2:8-17

8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

10 And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.

11 The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;

12 And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.

13 And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia.

14 And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

15 And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

16 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:

17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

Things to think about:

What is the name of the garden God created?

What is the name of the four rivers that flowed from Eden?

What restriction did God give the man in the garden?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this passage, we learn of the beautiful garden that You created. Thank You for all the beautiful trees You created in this world, including those which are good for food. Thank You for the rivers, streams, and ocean that You created. Help us as we enjoy all these things to remember You are the creator. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Celebrating Deborah’s 60th Birthday

Deborah’s 60th birthday is this week. In celebration of her birthday she is offering six books that she wrote on the book of Psalms for only 99 cents each. This is a limited offer only good May 17th – 22nd.

If you don’t already have them, grab all six of the books, while they are at this special discounted price. By doing so, you will save three or four dollars on each book. Thanks for joining the celebration. Enjoy the books!

The Book of Psalms: Part 1 Chapters 1-30

The Book of Psalms: Part 2 Chapters 31-60

The Book of Psalms: Part 3 Chapters 61-90

The Book of Psalms: Part 4 Chapters 91-118

Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet

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