Category Archives: Bible Reading

This week we will be reading Psalm 107, and once again we run across a title. This time it reads, “Book 5.” If you will remember, we have talked about the fact that traditionally the Book of Psalms has been … Continue reading →

On June 13, 2013, USA Today reported, “Japan’s Jiroemon Kimura, who had been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person and the oldest man ever, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 116. Kimura, of … Continue reading →

I love Psalm 100. As a call to worship, a personal study time, or a devotional song, this Psalm guides our hearts to see God and respond with thanksgiving and gratitude. The Psalm itself tells us that this song is … Continue reading →

This week we will be reading Psalm 90, and once again we run across a title. This time it reads, “Book 4.” If you will remember, we have talked about the fact that traditionally the Book of Psalms has been … Continue reading →

The Hebrew word is “hesed.” We translate it as “kindness, mercy, loyalty, or loving-kindness.” The ESV translates it as “steadfast love.” The psalmist uses the word five times in Psalm 88. “Hesed” is meant to describe the love of God … Continue reading →

Some of my most favorite people of all time are Bible class teachers. I can remember Sister Martin and the VBS class she taught on Luke when I was in the 5th grade. Coach and Mrs. Goode stand out as … Continue reading →

This week we will be reading Psalm 73, and once again we run across a title. This time it reads, “Book 3.” If you will remember back to Psalm 42 at the end of April, we talked about Books 1 … Continue reading →

Psalm 72 is a prayer for a king. The inscription or title reads, “Of Solomon.” It is appropriate to understand that this is a prayer written for the leadership of Solomon. Some scholars would even go so far as to … Continue reading →

In Psalm 59:16-17, David makes a remarkable commitment. This Psalm was written during a hard time in David’s life. He is on the run and King Saul is out to get him. Saul has sent men to watch David’s house. … Continue reading →

This week the Psalms that we read sound like the Psalmist has had a pretty rough time. Each of the Psalms that we will read talks about being surrounded by enemies and trouble. From close friends who have betrayed a … Continue reading →