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- #184 Psalms 119
Day 184 of the podcast, reading Psalms 119 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+119/This is day 184 of our journey.
Today we read the epic masterpiece of Psalm 119. This psalm is a celebration of God's law. It is written in the form of a long acrostic poem (in the original Hebrew). All 8 verses in each section begin with the same Hebrew letter, starting with Alef and ending with Tav (A to Z).
The psalmist expresses his desire to know God's law thoroughly so that he might experience the blessings that come to those who obey it. He values the word of God more than gold. He recognizes that the law of the Lord has brought him comfort and saved him from destruction. He upholds it above all else!
Join me in Psalm 119 to be immersed in the greatness and beauty of the Word of God!
Key verses:
Psalms 119:7
I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.Psalms 119:18
Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!Psalms 119:27
Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.Psalms 119:68
You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!Psalms 119:92
If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.Psalms 119:105
נ (Nun ) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.Psalms 119:140
Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!All Scriptures are from the NET.
19 min - #183 Psalms 114-118
Day 183 of the podcast, reading Psalms 114-118 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+114-118/This is day 183 of our journey.
Today we read another 6 psalms of praise to the Lord.
Psalm 114 recalls the events of the exodus and conquest while celebrating God's kingship over his covenant people.
In Psalm 115, the psalmist affirms that Israel's God is superior to pagan idols and urges Israel to place their confidence in him alone.
The psalmist of Psalm 116 thanks the Lord for delivering him from a life threatening crisis and promises to tell the entire covenant community what God has done for him.
Psalm 117 is a SHORT call to praise the Lord for His love and faithfulness.
In Psalm 118, the psalmist takes confidence in God's protection, thanks God for his deliverance, and urges others to join him in praise.
Join me in Psalms 114-118 and be confident in the Lord's protection!
Key verses:
Psalms 114:1
When Israel left Egypt, when the family of Jacob left a foreign nation behind,Psalms 115:1
Not to us, O Lord, not to us!But to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.Psalms 116:13
I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.Psalms 117:2
For his loyal love towers over us, and the Lord’s faithfulness endures.Praise the Lord!Psalms 118:6
The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid!What can people do to me?All Scriptures are from the NET.
10 min - #182 Psalms 108-113
Day 182 of the podcast, reading Psalms 108-113 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+108-113/This is day 182 of our journey.
Today we read 6 psalms of praise.
David wrote Psalm 108 as a compilation of psalms 57 & 60. Psalm 109 is David's appeal to God's justice as the king asks God to vindicate him and to bring severe judgment down upon his enemies. Psalm 110 is a royal psalm that announces God's oracle to the Davidic king.
Psalm 111 is an acrostic poem that praises God for his marvelous deeds with a special emphasis on the way in which he provides for and delivers his people.
Psalm 112 is another acrostic poem. It is a wisdom psalm, listing some of the benefits of living a godly life.
In Psalm 113, the psalmist praises God as the sovereign king of the world who reaches down to help the needy.
Join me in Psalms 108-113 and marvel at the wonderful deeds of the Lord!
Key verses:
Psalms 108:13
By God’s power we will conquer; he will trample down our enemies.Psalms 109:17
He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.Psalms 110:1
A psalm of David. Here is the Lord’s proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”Psalms 111:2
The Lord’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.Psalms 112:9
He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.Psalms 113:4
The Lord is exalted over all the nations; his splendor reaches beyond the sky.All Scriptures are from the NET.
12 min - #181 Psalms 106-107
Day 181 of the podcast, reading Psalms 106-107 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+106-107/This is day 181 of our journey.
Today we read the last psalm of Book 4 and the first psalm of Book 5.
Book 4 ends with Psalm 106. The psalmist recalls Israel's long history of rebellion against God despite his faithfulness and the mighty ways that he had protected and delivered them throughout the ages. The psalm ends with a new prayer for deliverance, resting confidently on the faithfulness of the Lord.
The psalmist of Psalm 107 praises God for his kindness to his exiled people. He recounts the many ways that the Lord has delivered and protected his people despite their shortcomings.
Join me in Psalms 106-107 to remember the ways that the Lord protects and defends his people.
Key verses:
Psalms 106:7
Our ancestors in Egypt failed to appreciate your miraculous deeds, they failed to remember your many acts of loyal love, and they rebelled at the sea, by the Red Sea.Psalms 107:43
Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things!Let them consider the Lord’s acts of loyal love!All Scriptures are from the NET.
11 min - #180 Psalms 103-105
Day 180 of the podcast, reading Psalms 103-105 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+103-105/This is day 180 of our journey.
Today we read 3 psalms extolling the greatness of God.
Psalm 103 praises God for his mercy and willingness to forgive his people.
Psalm 104 praises God as the ruler of the world who sustains all life.
Psalm 105 praises God for his deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt and the fulfillment of his covenantal promises to Abraham.
Join me in Psalms 103-105 and praise God for his many blessings!
Key verses:
Psalms 103:2
Praise the Lord, O my soul!Do not forget all his kind deeds!Psalms 104:24
How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.Psalms 105:5
Recall the miraculous deeds he performed, his mighty acts and the judgments he decreed,All Scriptures are from the NET.
12 min - #179 Psalms 96-102
Day 179 of the podcast, reading Psalms 96-102 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+96-102/This is day 179 of our journey.
Today we read 7 short psalms that summon the world to praise our just creator God.
Psalm 96 summons everyone to praise the Lord, the sovereign creator of the world who preserves and promotes justice in the earth.
In Psalm 97, the psalmist depicts the Lord as the sovereign, just king of the world who comes in power and vindicates his people.
Psalm 98 summons the whole earth to praise God for the way that he has revealed his justice and delivered Israel.
In Psalm 99, the psalmist celebrates the Lord's just rule and recalls how he revealed himself to Israel's leaders.
Psalm 100 celebrates the fact that Israel has a special relationship with God and summons His worshipers to praise the Lord for his faithfulness.
In Psalm 101, David promises to promote justice in his land and vows to rid his royal court of evildoers.
In Psalm 102, the psalmist laments his oppressed state, but longs for a day when the Lord will restore Jerusalem and vindicate his suffering people.
Join me in Psalms 96-102 and praise the King!
Key verses:
Psalms 96:7
Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the nations, ascribe to the Lord splendor and strength!Psalms 97:9
For you, O Lord, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods.Psalms 98:1
A psalm. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he performs amazing deeds!His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.Psalms 99:9
Praise the Lord our God!Worship on his holy hill, for the Lord our God is holy!Psalms 100:2
Worship the Lord with joy!Enter his presence with joyful singing!Psalms 101:4
I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil.Psalms 102:12
But you, O Lord, rule forever, and your reputation endures.All Scriptures are from the NET.
13 min - #178 Psalms 90-95
Day 178 of the podcast, reading Psalms 90-95 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+90-95/This is day 178 of our journey.
Today we begin Book 4 of Psalms by reading 6 Psalms about the might and splendor of God.
Psalm 90 is a communal lament that ultimately reaffirms that the eternal God and creator of the world has always been Israel's protector. The Worship leader understands that God also causes men, who are transient as grass, to die and that his fierce and holy anger rests upon the wicked and disobedient. The community asks for wisdom, the restoration of God's favor, and his blessing upon their labors.
Psalm 91 addresses an individual who has sought shelter in the Lord and assures him that God will protect him from danger. In the end, God himself promises to keep his loyal follower safe.
The psalmist of Psalm 92 praises God because he defeats the wicked and vindicates his loyal followers.
In Psalm 93, the psalmist affirms that the Lord is the king of the universe and that He alone preserves order and suppresses the destructive forces in the world.
Psalm 94 asks God to judge the wicked while affirming confidence in God's justice.
In Psalm 95, Israel is summoned to praise God as the creator of the world and the nation's protector. As part of this call to worship, Israel is also reminded not to rebel against God as they had in ages past.
Join me in Psalms 90-95 and take refuge in the protective arms of the Savior!
Key verses:
Psalms 90:17
May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful!Yes, make them successful!Psalms 91:14
The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him;I will protect him because he is loyal to me.Psalms 92:12
The godly grow like a palm tree; they grow high like a cedar in Lebanon.Psalms 93:4
Above the sound of the surging water, and the mighty waves of the sea, the Lord sits enthroned in majesty.Psalms 94:1
O Lord, the God who avenges!O God who avenges, reveal your splendor!Psalms 95:1
Come! Let’s sing for joy to the Lord! Let’s shout out praises to our protector who delivers us!All Scriptures are from the NET.
13 min - #177 Psalms 86-89
Day 177 of the podcast, reading Psalms 86-89 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+86-89/This is day 177 of our journey.
Today we read 4 psalms of trust and hope in God.
Psalm 86 is a psalm of David. He appeals to God's mercy as he asks for deliverance from his enemies.
Psalm 87, written by the Korahites, celebrates the Lord's presence in Zion as well as the special status of its citizens.
In Psalm 88, the psalmist cries out in pain to the Lord, begging him for relief from his intense and constant suffering. He regards God's judgement as the ultimate cause of his distress, but nevertheless clings to God as his only source of hope.
In Psalm 89, the psalmist praises God as the sovereign creator of the world. He recalls God's covenant with David, but then laments that the promises of that covenant have yet to be realized. The covenant promised military victories to the Davidic line, but the king has now been subjected to humiliating defeat.
Join me in Psalms 86-89 and trust in God when all seems lost.
Key verses:
Psalms 86:2
Protect me, for I am loyal!You are my God; deliver your servant who trusts in you!Psalms 87:5
But it is said of Zion’s residents, “Each one of these was born in her, and the Most High makes her secure.”Psalms 88:13
As for me, I cry out to you, O Lord; in the morning my prayer confronts you.Psalms 89:35
Once and for all I have vowed by my own holiness,I will never deceive David.All Scriptures are from the NET.
13 min - #176 Psalms 80-85
Day 176 of the podcast, reading Psalms 80-85 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+80-85/This is day 176 of our journey.
Today we read 6 psalms of Asaph and Korah.
In Psalm 80, Asaph laments Israel's demise and asks the Lord to show favor toward his people, as he did in earlier times.
Asaph uses Psalm 81 to call God's people to assemble for a festival and then he proclaims God's message to them. The divinely inspired speech recalls how God delivered the people from Egypt, reminds Israel of their rebellious past, expresses God's desire for his people to obey him, and promises divine protection in exchange for their obedience.
In Psalm 82, Asaph pictures God standing in the "assembly of El" (the head of the Canaanite gods) where he accuses the gods of failing to promote justice on earth. God pronounces sentence upon them, announcing that they will die like men.
In Psalm 83, Asaph asks God to deliver Israel from the attacks of foreign nations. Recalling how God defeated Israel's enemies in the days of Deborah and Gideon, he prays that the hostile nations would be humiliated.
Psalm 84, written by the Korahites, expresses the desire to be in God's presence in the Jerusalem temple, for the Lord is the protector of his people.
In Psalm 85, God's people recall how he forgave their sins in the past and pray that he might now restore them to his favor. It is a prayer of faith that anticipates God's renewed blessings.
Join me in Psalms 80-85 and look forward to living in the presence of the Lord!
Key verses:
Psalms 80:14
O God of Heaven’s Armies, come back!Look down from heaven and take notice! Take care of this vine,Psalms 81:13
If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!Psalms 82:1
A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.Psalms 83:16
Cover their faces with shame, so they might seek you, O Lord.Psalms 84:2
I desperately want to be in the courts of the Lord’s temple. My heart and my entire being shout for joy to the living God.Psalms 85:2
You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin. (Selah)All Scriptures are from the NET.
14 min - #175 Psalms 78-79
Day 175 of the podcast, reading Psalms 78-79 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Psalms+78-79/This is day 175 of our journey.
Today we read only 2 psalms, both written by Asaph.
Psalm 78 is a lengthy didactic psalm rehearsing Israel's history. It praises God for his power, goodness and patience, but also reminds his audience that sin angers God and prompts his judgement. In the conclusion, Asaph elevates Jerusalem as God's chosen city and David as his chosen king.
In Psalm 79, Asaph laments how the invading nations have destroyed the temple and city of Jerusalem. He asks God to forgive his people and to pour out his vengeance on those who have mistreated them.
Join me in Psalms 78-79 to remember God's power and his judgement of sin.
Key verses:
Psalms 78:2
I will sing a song that imparts wisdom; I will make insightful observations about the past.Psalms 79:12
Pay back our neighbors in full! May they be insulted the same way they insulted you, O Lord!All Scriptures are from the NET.
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About Devoted to Scripture
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This will be a daily posting of my trip through the Bible. I will be reading the NET aloud. Each day I will introduce the passage with a brief commentary. But mostly I will simply be reading the Word of God for you.
I'd love to hear how God is using this podcast to help you or answer any questions you may have. You can contact me on twitter: @nemoyatpeace or email me at [email protected].