Reading the Bible Daily

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Reading the Bible Daily with Dave is devoted to helping increase your daily exposure to God’s Word with a short Scripture reading and brief commentary on key ideas, themes, and theology in each chapter. Reading the Bible Daily with Dave is hosted by Dave Jenkins the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries.

  1. 11H AGO

    Psalm 12 — God’s Pure Word in a Corrupt World

    In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 12 — a lament that describes moral collapse, widespread deception, and the disappearance of the faithful. David cries out to the Lord as lies, flattery, and pride dominate the culture, yet he finds unshakable hope in the flawless Word of God. Psalm 12 contrasts corrupt human speech with the pure, refined, and trustworthy words of the Lord. Even when evil seems loud and truth seems rare, God speaks. God rises to defend the needy. God preserves His people through His Word. This psalm ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word — perfectly true, faithful, and enduring forever. Main Theme: God's pure Word stands firm in a corrupt world Key Doctrine: The purity, sufficiency, and preservation of God's Word Memory Verse: Psalm 12:6 Next episode: Psalm 13. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

    7 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Psalm 11 — When the Foundations Shake, God Still Reigns

    In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 11 and explains how believers can stand firm when everything around them feels unstable. When David is urged to flee because the foundations are collapsing, he refuses to panic. Instead, he takes refuge in the Lord. Psalm 11 reminds us that God is on His throne. He sees all things, tests the righteous, judges evil, and promises that the upright will behold His face. Because the Lord reigns, His people can live with steady confidence even in troubled times. This episode highlights God's sovereignty, His holiness, righteous judgment, and the believer's secure refuge in Christ. When the foundations shake, God's throne still stands. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

    6 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Psalm 10 — God Sees the Oppressed and Judges the Wicked

    In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks verse by verse through Psalm 10, a psalm of lament that wrestles honestly with the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the helpless. Psalm 10 gives language to one of the deepest struggles in the Christian life: when evil appears to go unchecked and God seems distant. This passage teaches believers to bring hard questions before the Lord, trust His perfect justice, and rest in His promise to defend the afflicted. In this episode you will learn: • The pain of feeling that God is far away. • The character and confidence of the wicked. • The turning point of prayer: "Arise, O Lord" • The assurance that God sees every injustice. • The hope of God's righteous judgment and compassion. • How Psalm 10 ultimately points to Christ and His reign. Key Truth: God sees, hears, and will act in perfect justice for the oppressed. Memory Verse: Psalm 10:17 — "O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear." Part of the Reading the Bible Daily with Dave series from Servants of Grace. For more episodes and biblical resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

    9 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Psalm 9: God’s Righteous Justice and Refuge for the Oppressed

    Psalm 9 is a song of thanksgiving and confidence in the righteous rule of God. In this psalm, David praises the Lord as the eternal King who judges the nations with justice, defends the oppressed, and never forgets the cries of the afflicted. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks verse by verse through Psalm 9, highlighting God's unshakable throne, His care for the poor and afflicted, and the certainty of His righteous judgment. When evil seems to prosper, this psalm anchors our hope not in earthly powers, but in the Lord who reigns forever and executes perfect justice. Psalm 9 ultimately points us to Christ—the righteous Judge who bore judgment at the cross so mercy could be offered to sinners, and who will one day return to judge the nations in righteousness. Key Themes: • God's eternal throne of justice. • The Lord as a refuge for the oppressed. • The certainty of divine judgment. • Christ as the righteous Judge and defender of His people. Memory Verse: Psalm 9:10 — "And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

    8 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Psalm 8: God’s Majestic Glory and the Dignity of Humanity

    After several psalms of lament and distress, Psalm 8 rises as a song of praise that lifts our eyes to the majestic glory of God and the dignity He gives to humanity. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 8, showing how David beholds the vastness of the heavens and marvels that such a glorious Creator would care for small and fragile human beings. This psalm answers two of life's most important questions: Who is God? And who are we? Rooted in the whole counsel of Scripture, this episode points to Jesus Christ as the true and perfect Man—the second Adam—who fulfills Psalm 8 and restores the dignity humanity lost through sin. You will be encouraged to worship God for His majesty, affirm the God-given dignity of all people, and live as faithful stewards under Christ's sovereign rule. Scripture References: Psalm 8; Genesis 1:26–28; Psalm 144:3; Hebrews 2:5–9; Ephesians 1:20–22; Revelation 5 For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

    7 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Psalm 7: Trusting God’s Justice When Falsely Accused

    Psalm 7 is a prayer for justice in the face of false accusation, slander, and oppression. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 7 and explains how God's people are to respond when their integrity is questioned and they are treated unjustly. Rather than seeking revenge, David entrusts himself to the Lord—the righteous Judge of all the earth. This psalm teaches believers to seek refuge in God, walk in integrity, and trust that His justice is perfect and certain. Psalm 7 ultimately points us to Christ, who was falsely accused and unjustly condemned, yet entrusted Himself to the Father who judges justly. At the cross, God's justice was fully satisfied, and in the resurrection Christ was vindicated as righteous. Key Themes: Refuge in God amid false accusations; integrity before God and man; God as the righteous Judge; the certainty of divine justice; Christ as our true refuge. Key Scripture: Psalm 7 Memory Verse: Psalm 7:10 For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

    7 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Psalm 6: God Hears the Cries of the Brokenhearted

    Psalm 6 is the first of the penitential psalms a prayer of confession, sorrow, and hope in the steadfast love of God. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 6 and shows how God invites His people to bring their deepest anguish, grief, and weakness before Him. David cries out under the weight of suffering and discipline, yet he anchors his hope not in his own merit but in the mercy and covenant love of the Lord. This psalm teaches that lament is not unbelief. It is faith crying out to the God who hears, forgives, and delivers. Psalm 6 ultimately points to Jesus Christ, the Man of Sorrows, who bore God's wrath so that sinners might receive mercy. Because of Christ, believers can be confident that their prayers are heard and accepted by God. Key Themes: • God disciplines His people in love, not wrath. • Honest lament as a faithful response to suffering. • Confidence rooted in God's steadfast love. • Christ as the fulfillment of our cries for mercy. Scripture Reading: Psalm 6 Key Verse: Psalm 6:9 — "The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD accepts my prayer." For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

    6 min

  8. FEB 13

    Psalm 5: Beginning the Day with Prayer

    Psalm 5 shows us how to begin the day with God through prayer, dependence, and a commitment to walk in His righteousness. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 5 and explains how a God-centered morning forms a God-dependent day. David begins with prayer, acknowledges God's holiness, contrasts the righteous and the wicked, and finds refuge in the Lord's steadfast love. This psalm calls believers to seek God's guidance daily and to rejoice in the protection and favor He gives His people. Ultimately, Psalm 5 points us to Jesus Christ, the righteous King who prayed morning by morning, perfectly obeyed God's will, and through whom we enter God's presence through steadfast love. Key Themes: • Beginning the day with intentional prayer. • God's holiness and the reality of evil. • Entering God's presence through steadfast love. • Seeking God's guidance and walking in righteousness. • Finding joy and refuge in the Lord. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

    7 min
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Reading the Bible Daily with Dave is devoted to helping increase your daily exposure to God’s Word with a short Scripture reading and brief commentary on key ideas, themes, and theology in each chapter. Reading the Bible Daily with Dave is hosted by Dave Jenkins the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries.

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