*BIBLE READING GUIDE* - Day 158 📖 Passage: PSALM 80 - 83 *PSALM Chapter 80* 📜 *Summary of the passage* 1. A heartfelt plea for God to restore and shine His face upon His people (verses 1–3). 2. The psalmist laments Israel’s suffering and recalls God’s past care, using the imagery of a vine (verses 4–16). 3. A final appeal for revival and renewed faithfulness if God restores them (verses 17–19). 🔍 *Key Theme* *Restoration through God’s presence* – Repeatedly, the psalm cries, “Restore us… make Your face shine on us, that we may be saved” (Psalm 80:3, 7, 19). 📖 *Reflection Question* In what areas of your life do you need God’s restoring presence? 🙏 *Prayer Guide* - "Shepherd of Israel, shine Your face upon me. Restore what is broken and revive my heart to walk faithfully with You. Amen." ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ *PSALM Chapter 81* 📜 *Summary of the passage* 1. A call to joyful worship, remembering God’s deliverance from Egypt (verses 1–7). 2. God reminds His people of His faithfulness and their failure to listen (verses 8–12). 3. A promise of blessing if they would return and obey Him (verses 13–16). 🔍 *Key Theme* *Blessing follows obedience* – God longs to satisfy His people if they would only listen (Psalm 81:13: “If My people would only listen to Me…”). 📖 *Reflection Question* Are there areas where you’ve resisted God’s voice, and how can you return to Him? 🙏 *Prayer Guide* - "Lord, help me to listen to Your voice and walk in obedience. May I not miss the blessings You long to give. Amen." ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ *PSALM Chapter 82* 📜 *Summary of the passage* 1. God stands in judgment over unjust rulers, calling them to account (verses 1–4). 2. He rebukes their failure to defend the weak and uphold justice (verses 5–7). 3. A plea for God to rise and judge the earth with righteousness (verse 8). 🔍 *Key Theme* *God holds leaders accountable* – Justice matters deeply to God, especially for the vulnerable (Psalm 82:3: “Defend the weak and the fatherless…”). 📖 *Reflection Question* How can you reflect God’s heart for justice in your daily life? 🙏 *Prayer Guide* - "Righteous Judge, help me to stand for justice and defend the vulnerable. May I reflect Your heart in all I do. Amen." ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ *PSALM Chapter 83* 📜 *Summary of the passage* 1. A desperate cry for God not to remain silent in the face of enemy threats (verses 1–4). 2. A description of a coalition of nations plotting to destroy Israel (verses 5–8). 3. A plea for God to act as He did in past victories, so that all may know His name (verses 9–18). 🔍 *Key Theme* *Calling on God in crisis* – When surrounded by threats, the psalmist appeals to God’s past faithfulness and power (Psalm 83:18: “Let them know that You… are the Most High over all the earth”). 📖 *Reflection Question* When you feel surrounded by trouble, how can remembering God’s past victories strengthen your faith? 🙏 *Prayer Guide* - "Lord, do not be silent in my distress. Show Yourself strong and remind me that You are sovereign over all. Amen." *These reflections, themes, and prayers can inspire deeper personal0 study and connection with Scripture.* _For any inquiries, contact me on WhatsApp: +233558046852_ _#ironsharpensiron_ _#biblereadingguide_ _#jdtbiblereadingchallenge25'_ _#revivinghopesandtransforminglivesworldwide_