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The Life and Death of a Saint (Psalm 115; Psalm 116)
Scripture reading - Psalm 115; Psalm 116 Today’s Scripture reading consists of two psalms for worship. Leaving no doubt who the God of Israel is, the psalmist invited people of faith to boast in Him as the Creator of the heavens, the earth, and the Sovereign of all!...
PRAYER: God’s Prescription for Troubles (Psalm 143; Psalm 144)
Scripture reading – Psalm 143; Psalm 144 Our Scripture reading continues in the Book of Psalms, and the titles of both Psalm 143 and Psalm 144 credit David as the author. Psalm 144 is a psalm of worship and praise, while Psalm 143 is a penitent,...
Set Your Heart, and Seek the LORD! (1 Chronicles 22; Psalm 30)
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Does God Ever Repent? (2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)
Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21 Click on this link to translate today's Bible study into German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. Today’s Scripture readings are parallel accounts of the same tragic event…David's decision to...
The Why and How to Worship the LORD (Psalm 95)
Scripture reading – Psalm 95 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, French, Arabic, or Portuguese. Psalm 95 does not identify David as the author; however, the imprint of his life and testimony are undeniable....
The Last Will and Testament of King David (2 Samuel 23; Psalm 57)
Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 23; Psalm 57 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, German, Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. Our Scripture reading comprises the historical narrative of David’s life in 2 Samuel 23 and Psalm 57....
The Cry of a Thirsty Soul: Hope Thou in God! (Psalm 42; 2 Samuel 22)
Scripture reading – Psalm 42; 2 Samuel 22 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, French, or Portuguese. Today’s Scripture reading consists of two psalms, but only one of them is found in the Book of Psalms. 2...
I Shall Not Be Moved! (Psalm 62; Psalm 64)
Scripture reading - Psalm 62; Psalm 64 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Russian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or Portuguese. There is a familiar refrain in today’s Scripture reading, like many of the psalms authored by David. While I...
Safe to the Rock that is Higher Than I (Psalm 61)
Scripture reading - Psalm 61 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. The title of Psalm 61 is “To the chief Musician upon Neginah [a stringed instrument], A Psalm of David.” The setting...
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Scripture reading - Proverbs 7 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Proverbs 7 continues Solomon’s warnings concerning the devastating consequences of immorality (a theme throughout the book of Proverbs). I encourage you to read all of today’s...
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Why Do Many Hate the Jews and Despise Israel? (Psalm 147)
Scripture reading – Psalm 147 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Some scholars suggest Psalm 147 was written after Israel returned from the Babylonian captivity; however, neither the occasion nor the author was revealed. Nevertheless, the...
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Why Do Many Hate the Jews and Despise Israel? (Psalm 147)
Scripture reading – Psalm 147 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Some scholars suggest Psalm 147 was written after Israel returned from the Babylonian captivity; however, neither the occasion nor the author was revealed. Nevertheless, the...