When Words Fail Reading Plan Welcome to the study When Words Fail! Each day will focus on a passage of Scripture from the book of Psalms chapters 1-72. For the full experience, we invite you to read the daily reading before reading the First 5 teaching for that day. Day 1 Reading: Psalms 1-2 Major Moment: Psalm 1: The ways of the wicked and righteous are examined. Psalm 2: The Lord s anointed will reign forever. Day 2 Reading: Psalms 3-4 Major Moment: Psalm 3: David cries out to God to save him from Absalom. Psalm 4: David calls to God and asks for an answer. Day 3 Reading: Psalm 5 Major Moment: God is the judger of the wicked and protector of the righteous. Day 4 Reading: Psalm 6 Major Moment: David puts his hope in God s steadfast love to rescue him from sin. Day 5 Reading: Psalm 7 Major Moment: David wants to prove his innocence before God. Day 6 Reading: Psalm 8 Major Moment: God is infinitely great and gave mankind significance in His world. Day 7 Reading: Psalm 9 Major Moment: David praises God for His past deliverances and prays for future deliverance. Day 8 Reading: Psalm 10 Major Moment: The wicked, in their pride, believe God will not see their sin, but God is mindful of the helpless and afflicted.
Day 9 Reading: Psalms 11-12 Major Moment: Psalm 11: How the righteous react to fear. Psalm 12: Flattering lips can t be trusted, but God s Word is always sure. Day 10 Reading: Psalms 13-14 Major Moment: Psalm 13: David cries out to God in fear, but his trust rests in God s love. Psalm 14: The evildoers do not know God and persecute His people. Day 11 Reading: Psalms 15-16 Major Moment: Psalm 15: Those who dwell with God follow His will. Psalm 16: The way of God is secure and joyful. Day 12 Reading: Psalm 17 Major Moment: David pleads for justice and vindication. Day 13 Reading: Psalm 18 Major Moment: David sings a song of praise to God for deliverance and salvation. Day 14 Reading: Psalm 19 Major Moment: God reveals Himself through His creation and His Word. Day 15 Reading: Psalm 20 Major Moment: A prayer is given for the king. Day 16 Reading: Psalm 21 Major Moment: The king and God s people praise God s strength. Day 17 Reading: Psalm 22 Major Moment: The Psalm of the Cross Day 18 Reading: Psalm 23
Major Moment: The Lord is our shepherd and leads us with care. Day 19 Reading: Psalm 24 Major Moment: The King of glory processes into Jerusalem. Day 20 Reading: Psalm 25 Major Moment: David asks God for guidance, deliverance and forgiveness on his and Israel s behalf. Day 21 Reading: Psalm 26 Major Moment: David desires God s judgment and cherishes God s presence. Day 22 Reading: Psalm 27 Major Moment: David has confidence in God even as he waits. Day 23 Reading: Psalm 28 Major Moment: David pleads for justice on behalf of God s people. Day 24 Reading: Psalm 29 Major Moment: The voice of the Lord is filled with glory. Day 25 Reading: Psalm 30 Major Moment: David thanks God for healing him and forgiving his pride. Day 26 Reading: Psalm 31 Major Moment: David cycles from fear to security. Day 27 Reading: Psalm 32 Major Moment: David teaches sinners to repent and turn to God. Day 28 Reading: Psalm 33 Major Moment: David gives honor to the Lord and declares his trust in Him.
Day 29 Reading: Psalm 34 Major Moment: David invites the reader to rejoice with him and learn from him. Day 30 Reading: Psalm 35 Major Moment: The Lord defends David against his enemies. Day 31 Reading: Psalm 36 Major Moment: The wickedness of man is contrasted to the greatness of God. Day 32 Reading: Psalm 37 Major Moment: Blessed are the meek. Day 33 Reading: Psalm 38 Major Moment: David appeals to God for mercy in the midst of discipline. Day 34 Reading: Psalm 39 Major Moment: David speaks on the brevity of life. Day 35 Reading: Psalm 40 Major Moment: David brings a new song of deliverance. Day 36 Reading: Psalm 41 Major Moment: Blessed are the merciful. Day 37 Reading: Psalm 42 Major Moment: The sons of Korah explore spiritual depression. Day 38 Reading: Psalm 43 Major Moment: The sons of Korah ask God to lead by His light and truth.
Day 39 Reading: Psalm 44 Major Moment: Israel searches for meaning after a great military loss. Day 40 Reading: Psalm 45 Major Moment: A wedding song for Christ and His bride Day 41 Reading: Psalm 46 Major Moment: God is a mighty fortress through all generations. Day 42 Reading: Psalm 47 Major Moment: God is King over all the earth. Day 43 Reading: Psalm 48 Major Moment: Praise comes for the God of Zion. Day 44 Reading: Psalm 49 Major Moment: Wisdom is found in worshipping God, not money. Day 45 Reading: Psalm 50 Major Moment: God desires thanksgiving, not sacrifice. Day 46 Reading: Psalm 51 Major Moment: After committing adultery and murder, David comes to God seeking mercy. Day 47 Reading: Psalm 52 Major Moment: David prophesies destruction for Doeg the Edomite and refuge for the godly. Day 48 Reading: Psalm 53 Major Moment: A fool lives as if there is no God.
Day 49 Reading: Psalm 54 Major Moment: David prays to God after being exposed by the Ziphites. Day 50 Reading: Psalm 55 Major Moment: David laments a betrayal by a close friend. Day 51 Reading: Psalm 56 Major Moment: David praises God for His care in the midst of trouble. Day 52 Reading: Psalm 57 Major Moment: David praises God for His steadfast love. Day 53 Reading: Psalm 58 Major Moment: Earthly leaders may be unjust, but God will bring about justice. Day 54 Reading: Psalm 59 Major Moment: David watches for God while he is being pursued by enemies. Day 55 Reading: Psalm 60 Major Moment: David calls out to God to remember His promises. Day 56 Reading: Psalm 61-62 Major Moment: Psalm 61: The Lord can be trusted and is worthy of obedience. Psalm 62: For God alone we wait. Day 57 Reading: Psalm 63 Major Moment: Even in the driest times, God s presence is there to sustain. Day 58 Reading: Psalm 64 Major Moment: Evil may rule for a time, but God s victory is coming.
Day 59 Reading: Psalm 65 Major Moment: Thanksgiving for God s abundant blessing. Day 60 Reading: Psalm 66 Major Moment: God s wonderful deeds are for corporate and individual praise. Day 61 Reading: Psalm 67 Major Moment: A prayer that all people will come to know and praise God. Day 62 Reading: Psalm 68 Major Moment: God is great in His majesty and worthy of praise. Day 63 Reading: Psalm 69 Major Moment: David s persecution and reproach echoes in Jesus life. Day 64 Reading: Psalm 70-71 Major Moment: Psalm 70: David prays urgently for God s help. Psalm 71: The psalmist prays that God will not forsake him. Day 65 Reading: Psalm 72 Major Moment: The Davidic reign is perfected in Jesus.