Episodes

  • Glory to God in the Highest

    Glory to God in the Highest
    Dec 24 2025
    On Christmas Eve, we are reminded that Christmas is not ultimately about sentimentality, tradition, or cultural celebration—it is about the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview by expounding Luke 2:8–14. This passage draws our attention to the angelic announcement of Christ's birth and calls us to respond with reverence, joy, worship, and faith. This message considers: • The fear and awe produced by the holiness of God. • The good news of great joy announced in the gospel. • Why Jesus came as Savior, Christ, and Lord. • The humility of the manger and the path to the cross. • True peace with God through Christ alone. • Guarding our hearts against cultural counterfeits of Christmas. • Sharing the gospel with others during the Christmas season. The angels' proclamation reminds us that the heart of Christmas is "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is well pleased." May this episode help you keep Christ at the center of your Christmas worship and witness. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    18 mins
  • Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas

    Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas
    Dec 22 2025
    As Christmas draws near, it's easy to become distracted by busyness, traditions, and expectations. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins invites believers to slow down and prepare their hearts to worship Christ—the Word made flesh. Reflecting on Luke 2, Philippians 2, John 3:16, and other key passages, this message offers eight Christ-centered reflections on the humility of the manger, the greatness of God's gift, worship with gratitude, sharing the good news, family discipleship, resting in Christ's peace, and rejoicing in the joy of salvation. Christmas is not ultimately about activity or tradition, but about worshiping the Savior who came to redeem us. This episode encourages thoughtful reflection, quiet worship, and renewed joy in Christ as we prepare to celebrate His coming. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    16 mins
  • The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview

    The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview
    Dec 17 2025
    The Incarnation is not merely a doctrine to remember at Christmas it is the foundation of the Christian worldview. When the eternal Word became flesh, God entered His creation to redeem it, reveal truth, and anchor reality as He defines it. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains how the Incarnation affirms human dignity, upholds the goodness of creation, defines truth, grounds Christian ethics, exposes cultural idols, clarifies sin and salvation, and anchors the believer's hope. In a culture shaped by materialism, relativism, and confusion about Christ, the Incarnation calls us back to reality as God has revealed it in His Son. This episode encourages Christians to think biblically, live faithfully, and hold fast to the truth that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    21 mins
  • The Incarnation and Christian Worship

    The Incarnation and Christian Worship
    Dec 15 2025
    In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues our December focus on the Incarnation and its implications for the Christian life. Today's theme is The Incarnation and Christian Worship a reminder that Christ's coming is not merely a doctrine we affirm but a truth that compels worship. From the angels in Luke 2 to the shepherds, the wise men, and Mary, Scripture shows us that every encounter with the newborn Christ led to one response: worship. The Incarnation reveals the glory, humility, and love of God in a way the world had never seen, and the right response is awe, gratitude, humility, and praise. In this episode, Dave walks through eight biblical reflections on how the Incarnation shapes our worship today, including: • The angels who lead the chorus of praise. • The shepherds who respond with joy. • The wise men who bow in reverence and offer gifts. • Mary who treasures and ponders in quiet devotion. • How humility, glory, eternity, and obedience shape true worship. This conversation will help you slow down during the Christmas season, reflect deeply on the meaning of Christ's coming, and respond in heartfelt worship—not just in song, but with your entire life. ________________________________________ 🔗 Scripture Featured Luke 2 • Matthew 2 • Philippians 2 • John 1 • Revelation 5 • Romans 12 ________________________________________ Takeaway The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The only fitting response is worship now and forever. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    19 mins
  • The Incarnation and Redemption: Why Jesus Took on Flesh

    The Incarnation and Redemption: Why Jesus Took on Flesh
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues our December series, The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview, by answering an essential theological question: Why did Jesus take on flesh? When we think about Christmas, we often picture the manger scene, but Scripture teaches that the birth of Christ is inseparably connected to His mission to redeem sinners. The cradle leads to the cross, the empty tomb, and ultimately to the return of Christ. In this episode, we explore: • Why redemption required the eternal Word to become flesh. • How Jesus fulfilled the law as the perfect representative of humanity. • Why the Incarnation was necessary for the cross. • How Christ's death defeated sin, death, and Satan. • What it means to be adopted as sons and daughters. • How the resurrection secures our justification and hope. • How redemption shapes the Christian life today. • How the Incarnation points to our final redemption and future glory. The Incarnation isn't a seasonal theme it is central to the gospel, the Christian worldview, and the believer's eternal hope. ________________________________________ Key Scripture: John 1:14 • Galatians 4:4–5 • Hebrews 2:14–17 • Philippians 2:5–11 • Romans 4:25 • 1 Corinthians 15 • Titus 2:14 • Revelation 21:1–4 ________________________________________ Key Truth: Christ was born to redeem. The manger leads us to the cross, and the cross leads us to the empty tomb and the glory to come. ________________________________________ More Resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    18 mins
  • Why the Deity of Christ Matters for the Christian Worldview

    Why the Deity of Christ Matters for the Christian Worldview
    Dec 8 2025
    In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the December series on the Incarnation and the Christian worldview by examining why the deity of Christ is essential to the Christian faith. From the early church battles against Arianism to the modern confusion revealed in the State of Theology survey, the identity of Jesus has always been contested. Yet Scripture is clear. Jesus openly claimed deity. The New Testament writers affirm Him as the eternal Son of God. The early creeds defended this truth because the gospel depends on it. Dave walks through: • Christ's explicit claims to deity • Key biblical texts that reveal His divine identity • Early church controversies and the Council of Nicaea • Modern skepticism and cultural reductionism • Why only God can save • Why Christ's deity shapes true worship • How Christians can clearly and lovingly defend the biblical Christ If Jesus is not truly God, there is no salvation, no atonement, no resurrection, and no hope. But because He is the eternal Son of God, His death is sufficient, His resurrection is victorious, and His name is worthy of all worship. For more biblical resources, articles, and episodes, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    21 mins
  • Christ’s Birth and the Fulfillment of God’s Promises

    Christ’s Birth and the Fulfillment of God’s Promises
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, Dave Jenkins continues the December series on The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview by examining how the birth of Jesus Christ fulfills God's promises spoken centuries earlier. From Isaiah's prophecy of the virgin birth to Micah's declaration that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem, Scripture reveals the precision, reliability, and faithfulness of God's Word. Christ's birth is not a legend or seasonal tale but the unfolding of God's eternal plan in real time and real history. Dave walks through eight reflections on the birth of Christ, showing how fulfilled prophecy strengthens our confidence in Scripture, confronts skepticism, displays God's sovereignty over history, and shapes a distinctly Christian worldview. Whether you are wrestling with doubt, facing discouragement, or simply want to grow in your understanding of the Incarnation, this episode calls you to anchor your trust in the God who always keeps His Word. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    21 mins
  • The Wonder of the Incarnation

    The Wonder of the Incarnation
    Dec 1 2025
    In this December series, Dave Jenkins walks through the meaning and wonder of the Incarnation the eternal Son of God taking on human flesh. This episode explores eight reflections on why the Incarnation matters, how it strengthens our faith, and why it is central to the gospel. Scripture: John 1:1–14; Matthew 1:22–23; Philippians 2:5–11; Hebrews 4:15. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    24 mins