Readings for May
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Readings for May 01:
2Samuel 9:1-13 David’s grace to Mephibosheth, grandson of Saul
2Samuel 10:1-19 David defeats the Ammonites c.993 BC
1Chronicles 19:1-19 As told by the Chronicler
Psalm 60:1-12 David’s teaching on the defeat of the Arameans (Syrians of Zobah) and Edomites
Psalm 108:6-13 Parallel passage
2Samuel 11:1-27 David’s fall from grace c.991 BC
Total verses for today = 98
Readings for May 02:
2Samuel 12:1-25 David’s fall from grace
Psalm 38:1-22 David’s repentance – a prayer for forgiveness and help
Psalm 51:1-19 David’s repentance – a prayer for forgiveness and help
Psalm 32:1-11 David’s repentance – a prayer for forgiveness and help
2Samuel 12:26-31 Capture of Rabbah c.990 BC
1Chronicles 20:1-3 As told by the Chronicler (who passes over the Bathsheba incident)
Total verses for today = 86
Readings for May 03:
2Samuel 13:1-39 Amnon, Tamar and Absalom c.988 BC
2Samuel 14:1-33 Amnon, Tamar and Absalom c.983 BC
Total verses for today = 72
Readings for May 04:
2Samuel 15:1-37 Absalom’s conspiracy c.979 BC
2Samuel 16:1-23 Absalom’s conspiracy
2Samuel 17:1-29 Absalom’s conspiracy
Total verses for today = 89
Readings for May 05:
Psalm 3:1-8 A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom
Psalm 69:1-36 Pointing to the Messiah (see Psa. 89 for next Messianic Psalm)
2Samuel 18:1-33 David fights back, and mourns for Absalom
Total verses for today = 77
Readings for May 06:
2Samuel 19:1-43 Joab rebukes David; David returns to Jerusalem
2Samuel 20:1-26 Sheba, a Benjamite, stirs up rebellion, but it costs him his life at the hand of a woman c.978 BC
2Samuel 21:1-14 The Gibeonites avenged for Saul’s attempted destruction of them c.977 BC
Total verses for today = 83
Readings for May 07:
2Samuel 21:15-22 Goliath’s relatives (brothers?) meet their end at the hands of David’s men c.976 BC
1Chronicles 20:4-8 As told by the Chronicler
2Samuel 24:1-17 David’s pride and its result (sin always has consequences) c.973 BC
1Chronicles 21:1-17 As told by the Chronicler
2Samuel 24:18-25 The site of the Temple is bought by David
1Chronicles 21:18-30 As told by the Chronicler
1Chronicles 22:1-1 The site is designated by David
1Chronicles 22:2-19 David’s preparations for the Temple of the Lord – the charge to Solomon
Total verses for today = 87
Readings for May 08:
1Chronicles 23:1-32 David’s preparations for the Temple of the Lord – the Levites appointed
1Chronicles 24:1-31 David’s preparations for the Temple of the Lord – the priestly orders established
1Chronicles 25:1-31 David’s preparations for the Temple of the Lord – the singers
Total verses for today = 94
Readings for May 09:
Psalm 42:1-11 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – a prayer when near despair
Psalm 43:1-5 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – a prayer when near despair
Psalm 44:1-26 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – Israel’s cry of anguish
Psalm 45:1-17 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – Pointing to the Messiah (see Psa. 69 for next Messianic Psalm)
Psalm 46:1-11 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – praise for God’s awesome majesty
Psalm 47:1-9 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – praise with shouts and singing!
Total verses for today = 79
Readings for May 10:
Psalm 49:1-20 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – the path of the righteous
Psalm 84:1-12 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – Jerusalem and the Temple
Psalm 85:1-13 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – Israel’s cry of anguish
Psalm 87:1-7 For the Sons of Korah – Jerusalem and the Temple
Psalm 88:1-18 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah – for the Director of Music – a prayer when near despair
Psalm 50:1-23 A Psalm of Asaph – praise for God’s awesome majesty
Total verses for today = 93
Readings for May 11:
Psalm 73:1-28 A Psalm of Asaph – a prayer when near despair
Psalm 74:1-23 A Psalm of Asaph – Israel’s cry of anguish
Psalm 75:1-10 A Psalm of Asaph – wise living remembering God is the Judge
Psalm 76:1-12 A Psalm of Asaph – song of war and vindication
Psalm 77:1-20 A Psalm of Asaph for Jeduthun (see 1 Chron. 25:1) – a prayer when near despair
Total verses for today = 93
Readings for May 12:
Psalm 78:1-72 A Psalm of Asaph – the history of the people of Israel
Psalm 79:1-13 A Psalm of Asaph – song of war and vindication
Total verses for today = 85
Readings for May 13:
Psalm 80:1-19 A Psalm of Asaph – Israel’s cry of anguish
Psalm 81:1-16 A Psalm of Asaph – praise with shouts and singing!
Psalm 82:1-8 A Psalm of Asaph – God is the judge
Psalm 83:1-18 A Psalm of Asaph – song of war and vindication
Psalm 4:1-8 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – rest in God’s goodness
Psalm 5:1-12 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a plea for help in time of trouble
Psalm 6:1-10 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a prayer for forgiveness and help
Total verses for today = 91
Readings for May 14:
Psalm 8:1-9 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – praise for God’s awesome majesty
Psalm 9:1-20 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – those who trust in the Lord compared to the wicked
Psalm 11:1-7 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – rest in God’s goodness
Psalm 12:1-8 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a cry for help in the face of oppression
Psalm 13:1-6 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – how long O Lord before help comes?
Psalm 14:1-7 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – the evil of those who say No God! (pp Psa. 36 & 53)
Psalm 19:1-14 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – God’s glory displayed in nature and the law of the Lord
Psalm 20:1-9 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – the Lord saves His anointed!
Total verses for today = 80
Readings for May 15:
Psalm 21:1-13 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – praise for answered prayers for the king
Psalm 22:1-31 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – Pointing to the Messiah (see Psa. 45 for next Messianic Psalm)
Psalm 31:1-24 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a plea for help in time of trouble
Psalm 36:1-12 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – the evil of those who say No God! (pp Psa. 14 & 53)
Psalm 39:1-13 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music for Jeduthun (see 1 Chron. 25:1) – a prayer when near despair
Total verses for today = 93
Readings for May 16:
Psalm 40:1-17 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – praise for God’s personal blessings
Psalm 41:1-13 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a plea for mercy from the Lord in the face of betrayal by a friend
Psalm 53:1-6 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – the evil of those who say No God! (pp Psa. 14 & 53)
Psalm 55:1-23 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a prayer when near despair
Psalm 58:1-11 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – song of war and vindication
Psalm 61:1-8 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a plea for help in time of trouble
Psalm 62:1-12 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music for Jeduthun (see 1 Chron. 25:1) – waiting upon God
Total verses for today = 90
Readings for May 17:
Psalm 64:1-10 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a plea for preservation from secret intrigues
Psalm 65:1-13 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – celebrating God’s blessings on the natural world
Psalm 68:1-35 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – praise for God’s blessings to Israel
Psalm 70:1-5 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a petition for help from God
Psalm 109:1-31 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – song of war and vindication
Total verses for today = 94
Readings for May 18:
Psalm 139:1-24 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – I’m fearfully and wonderfully made, but Search me O God!
Psalm 140:1-13 A Psalm of David for the Director of Music – a plea for deliverance from evil men
1Chronicles 26:1-32 David’s preparations for the Temple of the Lord – the Gatekeepers and Treasurers
Total verses for today = 69
Readings for May 19:
1Chronicles 27:1-34 The Divisions of the Army
1Chronicles 28:1-21 David’s preparations for the Temple of the Lord – the Plans
1Chronicles 29:1-20 Gifts for the Temple
Total verses for today = 75
Readings for May 20:
1Kings 1:1-27 Adonijah’s grab for the throne c.971 BC
1Kings 1:28-53 David makes Solomon King
Psalm 72:1-20 A Psalm for Solomon
2Samuel 23:1-7 David’s last words
Total verses for today = 80
Readings for May 21:
Psalm 7:1-17 Psalm of David – concerning a wicked Benjamite here named Cush (meaning dark or evil, maybe a reference to Shimei, see 2 Sam. 16:5-14)
Psalm 15:1-5 Psalm of David – the path of the righteous
Psalm 16:1-11 Psalm of David – Pointing to the Messiah (see Psa. 22 for next Messianic Psalm)
Psalm 17:1-15 A Psalm of David – a plea for help in time of trouble
Psalm 24:1-10 Psalm of David – praise for God’s awesome majesty
Psalm 25:1-22 Psalm of David – a plea for help in time of trouble
Psalm 26:1-12 Psalm of David – a plea for vindication from the Lord
Total verses for today = 92
Readings for May 22:
Psalm 27:1-14 Psalm of David – rest in God’s goodness
Psalm 28:1-9 Psalm of David – a supplication to the Lord and praise for His answer
Psalm 29:1-11 Psalm of David – praise for God’s awesome majesty
Psalm 35:1-28 Psalm of David – song of war and vindication
Psalm 37:1-40 Psalm of David – the path of the righteous
Total verses for today = 102
Readings for May 23:
Psalm 86:1-17 Psalm of David – a prayer when near despair
Psalm 95:1-11 Psalm of David – praise with shouts and singing!
Psalm 101:1-8 Psalm of David – ways of mercy and justice contrasted with the wicked
Psalm 103:1-22 Psalm of David – praise for God’s personal blessings
Psalm 110:1-7 Psalm of David – Pointing to the Messiah (see Psa. 132 for next Messianic Psalm)
Psalm 138:1-8 Psalm of David – praise to God for His mercy and truth
Psalm 141:1-10 Psalm of David – keeping your eyes fixed on God
Total verses for today = 83
Readings for May 24:
Psalm 143:1-12 Psalm of David – a prayer for forgiveness and help
Psalm 144:1-15 Psalm of David – the power of God invested in His people
Psalm 145:1-21 Psalm of David – praise for God’s awesome majesty
1Chronicles 29:21-25 Solomon acknowledged as king the second time
1Kings 2:1-12 David’s last charge to Solomon; the death of David
1Chronicles 29:26-30 The death of David as told by the Chronicler
Total verses for today = 70
Readings for May 25:
1Kings 2:13-46 Solomon’s throne established c.970 BC
1Kings 3:1-28 Solomon asks for wisdom
2Chronicles 1:1-13 As told by the Chronicler
Total verses for today = 75
Readings for May 26:
1Kings 4:1-28 Solomon’s Officials, governors and provisions
2Chronicles 1:14-17 As told by the Chronicler
1Kings 4:29-34 Solomon’s wisdom and greatness
Psalm 89:1-52 Teaching of Ethan the Ezrahite – Pointing to the Messiah (see Psa. 110 for next Messianic Psalm) (with Post-exile postscript? (vv. 38 – end)
Total verses for today = 90
Readings for May 27:
Prov. 1:1-33 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 2:1-22 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 3:1-35 The Proverbs of Solomon
Total verses for today = 90
Readings for May 28:
Prov. 4:1-27 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 5:1-23 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 6:1-35 The Proverbs of Solomon
Total verses for today = 85
Readings for May 29:
Prov. 7:1-27 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 8:1-36 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 9:1-18 The Proverbs of Solomon
Total verses for today = 81
Readings for May 30:
Prov. 10:1-32 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 11:1-31 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 12:1-28 The Proverbs of Solomon
Total verses for today = 91
Readings for May 31:
Prov. 13:1-25 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 14:1-35 The Proverbs of Solomon
Prov. 15:1-33 The Proverbs of Solomon
Total verses for today = 93