There are Only Two Paths in Life: The Path of the Wise and that of the Foolish (Proverbs 15)

There are Only Two Paths in Life: The Path of the Wise and that of the Foolish (Proverbs 15)

Scripture reading – Proverbs 15 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  Today’s Scripture reading assignment is Proverbs 15, and our Bible study will focus on Proverbs 15:18-21. While this devotional will address various topics, they all...
The Judas Iscariot Psalm: The Treachery of a Friend (Psalm 109; Psalm 110)

The Judas Iscariot Psalm: The Treachery of a Friend (Psalm 109; Psalm 110)

Scripture reading – Psalm 109; Psalm 110 Today’s Scripture reading considers two Psalms attributed to David. Psalm 109, titled “To the Chief Musician, A Psalm of David,” was intended to be a song for worship, praise, and thanksgiving to the LORD. Psalm 110 was titled...
When Life is Not Fair (Psalm 35; Psalm 54)

When Life is Not Fair (Psalm 35; Psalm 54)

Scripture reading – Psalm 35; Psalm 54 Today’s Scripture reading continues David’s plea for the LORD to save him from the plots and snares his enemies had set for him. Psalm 35 and Psalm 54 give us an example of how a believer should respond to an enemy’s...
Loneliness: No Man Cared for My Soul (Psalm 142)

Loneliness: No Man Cared for My Soul (Psalm 142)

Scripture reading – Psalm 142 While I cannot say definitively when David penned Psalm 142, the psalm’s title gives us the occasion: “Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.” (“Maschil” is a contemplative song.)   Two occasions recorded in 1 Samuel...
Warning: Your Success Will Inspire Your Friends and Provoke Your Foes (1 Samuel 18)

Warning: Your Success Will Inspire Your Friends and Provoke Your Foes (1 Samuel 18)

Scripture reading – 1 Samuel 18 David’s Fame in Israel and His Friendship with Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1-7) We find in 1 Samuel 18 one of the great and enduring examples of friendship in the Scriptures. Though their backgrounds were dissimilar, David’s friendship...