Bible Reading: JUL11: Proverbs 1-3
JULY 11 Our English word “proverb” is actually made up of two Latin words, “pro” (instead of) and “verba” (words). Therefore, a proverb is a short statement that summarizes a wise principle. Mr. Scofield writes, “Proverbs is divine wisdom applied…
Bible Reading: JUL10: Psalms 145-150
JULY 10 Psalm 145 may have been sung after a battle, as it is a song of thanksgiving for victory. All glory is given to the Lord for His wonderful works, His love, and His providential care for His creatures….
Bible Reading: JUL09: Psalms 138-144
JULY 9 Psalms 140–143 are prayers for protection. David has a host of enemies that harassed him, but they continually drove him ever closer and closer to God. I think this can be clearly seen in Psalm 140. There is…
Bible Reading: JUL08: Psalms 132-137
JULY 8 Psalms 135, 136, 138, and 139 are Psalms of thanksgiving. Psalm 135 is a song of praise for God’s wonderful works in nature and in history. A nation that is now cleansed and converted worships God in this…
Bible Reading: JUL07: Psalms 120-131
JULY 7 Psalms 120–134 are often called songs of ascent or pilgrim songs. Very likely they were designed to be set to music and sung by the pilgrims as they traveled up to the feast at Jerusalem. Psalm 121 is…
Bible Reading: JUL06: Psalm 119:89-176
JULY 6 Verse 89 says, “For ever O Lord, thy word is settled in The answer to several questions about the Bible are given in this Psalm. Some of those questions are as follows: (1) What is the Bible? It…
Bible Reading: JUL05: Psalm 119:1-88
JULY 5 Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, containing 176 verses. Each verse, with the exception of verses 90, 121, 122, and 132, mentions the Word of God under one of these names–Law, Testimony, Judgments, Statutes, Commandments,…
Bible Reading: JUL04: Psalms 113-118
JULY 4 These Psalms are Psalms of great praise. They are also sometimes called the Hallel Psalms–meaning praise. Like Psalm 113, they were probably sung by families on the night of the Passover. Psalms 113 and 114 were probably sung…
Message for a runaway boy…
Ain’t no man. A cockroach.Scurrying in the dark.No one sees.Who you are.No one remembers. Got no plan.Respect no man.Under the radar.In the shadows.Cast by giants. Been sold short.Been deceived.Still the slave.Of those with no dream.Boss of what? Free of laws.Freedom…
Bible Reading: JUL03: Psalms 108-113
JULY 3 Psalm 108 seems to be one of David’s battle songs. It is almost identical with parts of Psalms 57 and 60. Psalm 109 deals with vengeance on God’s adversaries. It is another of the Imprecatory Psalms. Psalm 110…