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Servants of Grace aims to help God’s people grow in God’s Word through weekly episodes designed to answer listeners’ questions and verse-by-verse sermons through the Word of God.

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When God Feels Silent: Trusting Him in Seasons of Suffering

When God Feels Silent: Trusting Him in Seasons of SufferingAnchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins — a segment of the Servants of Grace PodcastShow SummaryThere are seasons in the Christian life when God feels near and seasons when He feels painfully silent.In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins helps believers think biblically about sufferingwhen God feels silent, showing from Scripture that God’s silence is not abandonment, rejection, or indifference.You’ll be encouraged to trust God’s unchanging character, rest in Christ’s compassion, and hold fast to hope in the promises of God’s Word.ListenWatchEpisode NotesKey ScripturesPsalm 13:1–2Romans 8:18Romans 8:26–282 Corinthians 4:16–18Romans 5:3–51 Peter 1:6–7Hebrews 2:17–18; 4:14–16Isaiah 50:10Episode HighlightsThe silence of God in suffering is real and biblical.God’s silence is never evidence of His absence.God does His deepest work in the darkest seasons.The Holy Spirit intercedes when you have no words left.Christ meets you in suffering as your sympathetic High Priest.The silence of God will not last forever—He always speaks again.Takeaways / Reflection QuestionsHave you interpreted God’s silence as abandonment?How does Psalm 13 teach you to lament with faith?Where might God be refining your faith through suffering?How does Christ’s suffering strengthen your hope today?Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who may be walking through a season of suffering.Explore more from Anchored in the Word at Servants of Grace or on our YouTube playlist.

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FEB 19

Psalm 131 Explained — What a Soul at Rest in God Looks Like

Psalm 131 Explained — What a Soul at Rest in God Looks Like Show: Servants of Grace Podcast Series: Walking Through the Psalms Host: Dave Jenkins Show Summary In this episode of the Servants of Grace podcast, Dave Jenkins continues the Walking Through the Psalms series with a verse-by-verse look at Psalm 131—one of the Songs of Ascents and one of the clearest portraits in Scripture of spiritual maturity. After the deep cry of repentance and hope in Psalm 130, Psalm 131 brings us into stillness: humility before God, restraint of heart and mind, and settled trust in the Lord. Audio Video Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it and leaving a rating or review. For more from our Psalms series visit here or at our YouTube.

17 min
FEB 19

Walking by the Spirit: A Life Shaped by God’s Word

Walking by the Spirit: A Life Shaped by God’s WordShow: Anchored in the Word with Dave JenkinsAuthor: Dave JenkinsWebsite: Servants of Grace (servantsofgrace.org)Show SummaryOne of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian life is what it means to walk by the Spirit. Many peopleassociate spiritual maturity with mystical impressions, inner voices, or new revelation. But when Scripture speaks of walking by the Spirit, it describes a daily life shaped, empowered, and governed by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God.In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains what it means to walk by the Spirit in everyday Christian living beginning with regeneration, continuing through Scripture-saturated obedience, opposing the flesh by Spirit-enabled power, producing the fruit of Christlike character, and keeping our focus on Jesus Christ.Audio PlayerVideo PlayerKey ScripturesGalatians 5:16–17Romans 8:5–6John 16:13–14Galatians 5:25Romans 8:13–14Episode NotesWalking by the Spirit begins with a new heart. Regeneration comes first—then transformation follows.Walking by the Spirit means living under the Word He inspired. The Spirit leads us into Scripture, not away from it.Walking by the Spirit means saying no to the flesh. The Christian life is lived in battle, not neutral.Walking by the Spirit produces Christlike fruit. Spiritual maturity is measured by likeness to Christ, not flashiness.Walking by the Spirit means keeping in step with His leading. Daily reliance on grace, a tender conscience, and steady obedience.Walking by the Spirit keeps us focused on Christ. Where the Spirit works, Christ becomes greater and sin is put to death.Full ArticleOne of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian life—especially in the church today—is what it means to walk by the Spirit. You’ll hear all kinds of things: “Let the Spirit speak new revelation into your heart,” “Wait for an impression before obeying God,” or “Surrender to a mystical experience.”But when Paul talks about walking by the Spirit, he’s not describing mystical feelings or subjective impressions. He is describing a daily life shaped, empowered, and governed by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God.Galatians 5:16–17 says, “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh…”Romans 8:5–6 says, “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.”John 16:13–14 says, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth… He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”1) Walking by the Spirit begins with a new heartBefore you can begin to walk by the power of the Holy Spirit, you must be born of the Spirit. Regeneration comes first, and then transformation follows. The Holy Spirit opens our eyes to Christ, makes us alive to Christ, and joins us to Christ. He gives us new desires, writes the law on our hearts, and unites us to Christ alone.Walking by the Spirit is not something we do to become Christians. It is something we do because we are Christians—united to Christ by faith and indwelt by the Spirit.2) Walking by the Spirit means living under the Word He inspiredThe Holy Spirit never leads us away from the Word of God. Instead, He leads us into the Word of God. Jesus said the Spirit will guide us into all truth, and John 17 teaches that God’s Word is truth.So walking by the Spirit means submitting to the Word of God, obeying the Word of God, delighting in the Word of God, and depending on the Word of God. The Spirit-filled Christian is a Scripture-filled Christian.3) Walking by the Spirit means saying no to the fleshPaul teaches that the flesh and the Spirit are at war. To walk by the Spirit is to actively oppose the desires of the flesh. The Spirit empowers us to kill sin, resist temptation, refuse worldly desires, and fight the impulses of the old nature.This isn’t willpower or self-sufficiency. It is Spirit-enabled obedience rooted in the grace of God and revealed in the Word of God. The Christian life is not lived in neutral—it is lived in battle.4) Walking by the Spirit produces the fruit of Christlike characterWalking by the Spirit is not about spectacular gifts but about everyday, ordinary faithfulness to God.Paul doesn’t say, “Walk by the Spirit and you’ll experience dramatic manifestations.” He says, “You will bear fruit.”That fruit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.The Spirit’s work is to conform us into the image of Christ. This is slow work, steady work, and beautiful work.The real mark of spiritual maturity is not flashiness—it is likeness to Christ.5) Walking by the Spirit means keeping in step with His leadingGalatians 5:25 says, “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.”This means consistency—daily reliance on God, not occasional bursts of zeal.It means sensitivity to conviction, a tender conscience, a willingness to repent quickly, and dependence on the grace of God—knowing we can do nothing apart from Christ. It also means obedience to the Word of God, aligning your life with God’s revealed will in Scripture. Walking by the Spirit is not unpredictable; it is steady, humble, biblically grounded, and obedience-filled by the power of God.6) Walking by the Spirit keeps us focused on ChristJesus said the Spirit would glorify Him. So the Spirit-filled life is a Christ-centered life.Walking by the Spirit is not primarily about the Spirit of God; it is about the Spirit pointing us to Christ from the Word of God.The Spirit opens our eyes to Christ in Scripture, warms our hearts to love Christ, empowers us to obey Christ,conforms us into the image of Christ, and anchors our hope in the return of Christ.Where the Spirit works, Christ becomes greater and we put our sin to death.Takeaways / Reflection QuestionsIn what ways have you been tempted to equate spiritual maturity with feelings or impressions rather than Scripture?What daily habits help you stay under the Word the Spirit inspired?Where do you most need Spirit-enabled strength to say no to the flesh?Which fruit of the Spirit do you most want God to grow in you right now?How can you keep Christ at the center of your walk this week?Call to ActionIf this episode helped you, please consider subscribing, or sharing it with a friend. Until next time, may the Lord bless you and keep you as you walk by the Spirit with confidence, humility, and joy. For more from Anchored in the Word with Dave please visit our page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.

8 min
FEB 12

Psalm 130: Out of the Depths—Forgiveness, Waiting, and Hope

Psalm 130: Out of the Depths—Forgiveness, Waiting, and Hope Show Summary In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 130, a Song of Ascents that meets us in the depths of guilt and spiritual distress and leads us to the Lord’s forgiveness, steadfast love, and abundant redemption. Psalm 130 teaches us to cry out honestly, confess without excuses, wait on the Lord by faith, and hope in His redeeming grace. Audio Player Video Player Call to Action If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review. It helps others find faithful, biblical teaching. For more from our Psalm series please visit here or at our YouTube.

27 min
FEB 11

Guarding Your Heart Against Spiritual Drift

Guarding Your Heart Against Spiritual DriftAuthor: Dave JenkinsPodcast: Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins (Servants of Grace)Episode Type: Biblical TeachingShow SummarySpiritual drift is real and it rarely happens overnight. More often, it begins quietly through neglect, distraction, and misplaced priorities. In this episode of Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins, we answer the question: How can Christians guard their hearts against spiritual drift?Drawing from Hebrews 2:1, Proverbs 4:23, and John 15:4–5, this episode helps believers recognize the subtle dangers of drifting and calls us to stay near to Christ through the ordinary means of grace—God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, worship, and life in the local church.Audio PlayerVideo PlayerKey ScripturesHebrews 2:1Proverbs 4:23John 15:4–5Romans 12:2Psalm 73:28Episode Notes1) Spiritual drift happens when we neglect the ordinary means of grace.Drift doesn’t start with rebellion—it starts with neglect. A neglected Bible leads to a neglected heart. God has given His people the means of grace—Scripture, prayer, fellowship, worship, the Lord’s Day, the preaching of the Word, and the ordinances—not as optional add-ons, but as His appointed pathways to spiritual stability.2) Spiritual drift happens when we stop paying close attention to God’s Word.Hebrews 2:1 warns us clearly: “We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” Like a boat without an anchor, the heart that stops listening carefully to Scripture will quietly move away from the shore. We must receive the Word regularly, reverently, and obediently—not merely hearing it, but submitting to it.3) Spiritual drift happens when we let the world shape us more than the Word.Romans 12:2 calls believers not to be conformed to this world. Drift often begins when media shapes us more than Scripture, when approval of man matters more than pleasing Christ, and when sin is treated casually. You will be shaped by what you regularly absorb.4) Spiritual drift is prevented by abiding in Christ.In John 15, Jesus does not say, “Try harder.” He says, “Abide in Me.” Spiritual stability grows as we remain connected to the Vine—trusting Christ daily, treasuring Him above all, relying on His strength, and staying near to His Word.5) Guarding your heart requires daily watchfulness.Proverbs 4:23 commands: “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Watchfulness includes examining your heart regularly, confessing sin quickly, keeping short accounts with God, staying faithful in the local church, and maintaining a humble, teachable spirit.6) God’s grace restores drifting hearts.If you realize you have drifted—grown cold, neglected prayer, worship, or the Word—here is the good news: God restores drifting hearts. You are not beyond His mercy. The same Jesus who warns us not to drift is the same Savior who restores, renews, and holds His people fast.Closing Scripture: “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge.” (Psalm 73:28)Key TakeawaysSpiritual drift begins quietly through neglect, not usually through open rebellion.The ordinary means of grace are God’s appointed pathways to spiritual stability.A heart anchored in God’s Word is guarded from drifting.Abiding in Christ is the daily, sustaining answer to spiritual drift.God restores wandering hearts with grace, mercy, and kindness.Call to ActionIf this episode helped you, please subscribe and share it with others. For more from Anchored in the Word please visit our page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.

7 min
FEB 5

Psalm 129: Afflicted, Not Destroyed — God’s Preserving Grace in Suffering

Psalm 129: Afflicted, Not Destroyed — God’s Preserving Grace in Suffering Show: Walking Through the Psalms (Servants of Grace Podcast) | Speaker: Dave Jenkins | Passage: Psalm 129 | Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 Show Summary Psalm 129 reminds us that the journey of God’s people is not only marked by blessing, but also by affliction. As a Song of Ascents, this psalm was sung by Israel on the road to Jerusalem bearing witness to generations of suffering, endurance, and the Lord’s preserving grace. In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins teaches that faithfulness to God does not shield believers from hardship, but it does guarantee a secure outcome. God’s people may be struck down, but they are never destroyed, because the Lord is righteous, His justice is sure, and His sustaining grace holds His people fast. Ultimately, Psalm 129 points us to Jesus Christ—afflicted, rejected, and crucified yet victorious in His resurrection. Because Christ lives, suffering does not have the final word, and opposition cannot undo the promises of God. Listen Watch Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it and leaving a review. It helps others find trustworthy biblical teaching. Next episode: We’ll continue our journey through the Songs of Ascents by looking at Psalm 130. For more from our Psalm series visit here or at our YouTube.

29 min
FEB 5

The Fear of the Lord: Reverent Trust That Shapes the Christian Life

The Fear of the Lord: Reverent Trust That Shapes the Christian Life Show: Anchored in the Word (Servants of Grace Podcast)Host: Dave Jenkins Show Summary What does it mean to fear the Lord and why does it matter for everyday Christian living? In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains that the fear of God is not terror that drives us away, but reverent trust that draws us near. The fear of the Lord produces wisdom, deepens worship, drives out lesser fears, and shapes how we read Scripture, pray, fight sin, endure trials, and live with confidence in God’s unshakable kingdom. Audio Player Video Player Episode Notes Key Scriptures Psalm 111:10 Proverbs 1:7 Hebrews 12:28–29 Acts 9:31 Matthew 10:28–31 Big Idea The fear of the Lord is trusting reverence a weighty, joyful awareness of God’s holiness that leads to wisdom, worship, obedience, and freedom from the fear of man. Full Article What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? Few phrases appear as often in Scripture and are misunderstood as often as “the fear of the Lord.” Some hear that phrase and imagine dread, anxiety, or the kind of terror that makes a person run and hide. But that is not how the Bible teaches God’s people to understand this fear. Psalm 111:10 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” Proverbs 1:7 adds, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Isaiah calls the fear of the Lord a treasure for God’s people (Isa. 33:6). And the book of Acts describes the early church as walking “in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 9:31). The fear of the Lord is not presented as a passing theme, but as a foundational mark of faithful living. The Fear of the Lord Is Not Terror, but Trusting Reverence When Scripture calls believers to fear God, it is not calling us to the kind of fear that makes us run away from Him. It is the kind of fear that draws us near—because it recognizes who God is. He is holy. He is righteous. He is sovereign. He is mighty. And He is worthy of obedience, honor, and worship. In other words, the fear of the Lord is a trembling that loves God—not a terror that hides from Him. Think of Isaiah in Isaiah 6. He sees the glory of the Lord, trembles, and confesses his sin. Yet God cleanses him and sends him on mission. Or consider Peter in Luke 5. When Jesus fills the nets with fish, Peter falls down and says, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.” Yet Jesus does not cast him away He draws him near and says, “Do not be afraid.” True fear of God humbles us, exposes our sin, and then drives us to the grace and mercy of God. The Fear of the Lord Produces Wisdom Proverbs tells us plainly that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Why? Because fearing God rightly does at least three vital things. It puts God in His proper place as holy and authoritative. Since God is God, His Word is true, His commands are good, and His ways lead to life. It puts us in our proper place as dependent and needy. We are not wise on our own. We are not strong on our own. We are not righteous on our own. But God is all these things, and He supplies what we lack. It reorients how we see the world. Life stops being about self-rule and becomes about God’s rule. Life stops being about our wisdom and becomes about God’s wisdom. Wisdom begins when we bow before a sovereign God as revealed in His Word. Foolishness begins when we refuse to bow to Him. The Fear of the Lord Drives Out Lesser Fears One of the great paradoxes of Scripture is this: when you fear the Lord, you fear nothing else. And when you do not fear the Lord, you fear everything else. The fear of the Lord frees us from the fear of man, the fear of the future, the fear of suffering, and the fear of death. Why? Because the God you fear is the God who saves you, keeps you, and holds you. Jesus says in Matthew 10: “Do not fear those who kill the body… rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” And then He immediately comforts His people by reminding them they are of more value than many sparrows. The fear of the Lord produces both sobriety and security—because God is holy, and God is also faithful. The Fear of the Lord Fuels Worship and Joyful Obedience The fear of the Lord is not cold, dry, or distant. It produces worship. It produces delight. It produces obedience rooted in love. Hebrews 12:28–29 calls believers to offer acceptable worship “with reverence and awe,” because our God is a consuming fire. God’s holiness is weighty. His glory is real. His presence is not casual. A casual view of God leads to casual obedience. A weighty and biblical view of God leads to joyful obedience. This is why Acts 9:31 says the early church walked in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit not fear or comfort, but fear and comfort together. The fear of the Lord and the comfort of God are not enemies; they belong together in the Christian life. How the Fear of the Lord Shapes Everyday Christian Living What does the fear of the Lord look like on Monday morning? It shapes how you read the Word of God—you come recognizing it is God’s authoritative voice. It shapes how you pray—boldly, yet humbly; confidently, yet reverently. It shapes how you fight sin—you take sin seriously because God takes sin seriously. It shapes how you love others—you aim to honor God in relationships, home, and church. It shapes how you endure trials—you rest in God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and goodness even when life is painful. Walking in the fear of the Lord aligns your whole life under God’s authority and God’s grace as revealed in His Word not as a burden, but as a blessing. Final Encouragement Psalm 112:1 says, “Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.” The fear of the Lord is to delight in Him. To bow before Him is to find life in Him. To reverence Him is to rest in Him. May God help each of us to walk in the fear of the Lord with reverence, with joy, with trust, and with confidence in His unshakable kingdom. Episode Highlights The fear of the Lord is not terror—it is reverent trust that draws us near to God. The fear of the Lord produces wisdom by putting God in His rightful place and us in ours. The fear of the Lord drives out lesser fears—especially the fear of man, the future, and suffering. The fear of the Lord fuels worship marked by reverence and awe, because our God is holy. The fear of the Lord shapes daily life: Bible intake, prayer, holiness, relationships, endurance, and joy. Takeaways Ask the Lord to give you a weighty view of His holiness and a warm confidence in His grace. Identify where the fear of man is controlling you—and replace it with reverent trust in God. Approach Scripture and prayer with humility, confidence, and reverence. Let the fear of the Lord produce joyful obedience rather than casual Christianity. Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please consider: Subscribe to the Servants of Grace Podcast for more biblical teaching. Share this episode with a friend or your church small group. Thank you for listening. May the Lord help us walk in the fear of the Lord with reverence, joy, trust, and confidence in His unshakable kingdom. For more from Anchored in the Word with Dave please visit our page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.

9 min
JAN 29

Psalm 128: God’s Blessing in Work, Home, and Future

Psalm 128: God’s Blessing in Work, Home, and FutureSeries: Walking Through the Psalms |Show: Servants of Grace Podcast |Date: Friday, January 30, 2026Show SummaryIn Psalm 127 we learned that anxious striving cannot secure what only God can give. In Psalm 128, the Lord shows us what lifelooks like when He truly “builds the house.” This psalm answers a question many believers carry quietly:What does God’s blessing look like in ordinary, faithful life?Psalm 128 does not describe a perfect life. It describes a God-centered life marked by reverent fear of the Lord,daily obedience, and steady faithfulness. God’s blessing touches the ordinary spheres of life:work, home, worship, and future generations.Audio PlayerVideo Player Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it and leaving a review so others can find the content.For more from our Psalm series please visit here or on our YouTube channel.

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Markatekt

Thank you for your devotion and passion for God’s Truth in the Bible. I haven’t been listening to your podcasts very long but I deeply appreciate your Passion and Clarity. I started listening to your evaluation of “new age” Christianity because of my own discernment of false teachers like R. Rohr. Many counselors = Wisdom. I struggle to grow, as we all do. Blessings.
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09/25/2023

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I always learn something new. Thank you.
Excellent Biblically Accurate Podcast!

06/25/2022

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This podcast is relevant, accurate, and sound. I appreciate the teaching and the Scripturally-based understandings put forth in this podcast. Topics are timely, important, and engaging.

Servants of Grace aims to help God’s people grow in God’s Word through weekly episodes designed to answer listeners’ questions and verse-by-verse sermons through the Word of God.