Psalm 60 It’s unclear exactly what today’s header is referencing. The most likely connection is with II Samuel 8:13 which has David killing 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. Kings were often given credit for victories when the actual work was done by military leaders, in this case Joab. Even today we see Generals …
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June 8 / Psalm 59
Psalm 59 Today’s header is related to I Samuel 19:11-17. I did a word search on “you”, with David speaking directly to God and found 14 occurrences in six verses – 5, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17. In between what we have is narrative, David explaining the situation that brings about his lament and his …
June 7 / Psalm 58
Psalm 58 One thought for today – Jesus quoting the Psalms. First, He did NOT quote verse 10: The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; he will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked. I doubt that Jesus even thought those words! Just the opposite, in fact… From the cross Jesus …
June 6 / Psalm 57
Psalm 57 Another late post – just returned to Kentucky from Maryland earlier this afternoon. Today’s Psalm header has another link to another Old Testament chapter, I Samuel 24. If you have not read it, it’s a very interesting chapter. Although this chapter speaks of a very specific incident with Saul in the cave, it’s …
June 5 / Psalm 56
Psalm 56 Another header in today’s Psalm that clearly indicates the context of David’s writing – see 1 Samuel 21:10-15. David is continuing to flee from Saul, even so far as to seek safety with one of Saul’s enemies, the Philistines. This I know, that God is for me… in God I trust; I shall …
June 4 / Psalm 55:15-23
Psalm 55:15-23 He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me. (v. 18) Although I cannot know of the “many” who are arrayed against me, I believe that they are there. Why? We are told to be on the alert: Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary …
June 3 / Psalm 55:1-14
Psalm 55:1-14 Two thoughts came to mind as I read today’s verses. First, the descriptive heading from the NASB: “Prayer for the Destruction of the Treacherous”. The ESV was much nicer: “Cast Your Burden on the Lord”. Much more positive…! But as to that NASB heading – Although I often imagine the same destruction, especially …
June 2 / Psalms 53-54
Psalms 53-54 There is no one who does good, not even one. (Psalm 53:3b) This verse is probably familiar to many of you. It is one of the most oft-cited verses used by many preachers when preaching a salvation message – except that they typically cite it as Romans 3:12 instead of Psalm 53:3b. I …
June 1 / Psalm 52
Psalm 52 Hello from Athens, Greece! Headed back to the USA (Maryland) tomorrow! As we begin our third group of Psalms we take a moment to thank John for his leadership in Proverbs – and we look forward to more of the same in July and September! But for now you have me back leading. …
June 2022 Readings
Date Reading(s) Verses 01-Jun Psalm 52 9 02-Jun Psalms 53-54 13 03-Jun Psalm 55:1-14 14 04-Jun Psalm 55:15-23 9 05-Jun Psalm 56 13 06-Jun Psalm 57 11 07-Jun Psalm 58 11 08-Jun Psalm 59 17 09-Jun Psalm 60 12 10-Jun Psalm 61 8 11-Jun Psalm 62 12 12-Jun Psalm 63 11 13-Jun Psalm 64 10 …