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Reading the Bible Daily

Reading the Bible Daily

By: Dave Jenkins
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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.Servants of Grace Ministries Christianity Spirituality
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  • Esther’s Bold Approach, Faith That Steps Forward in God’s Providence

    Esther’s Bold Approach, Faith That Steps Forward in God’s Providence
    Dec 26 2025
    In Esther 5, courageous faith moves from conviction to action. After prayer and fasting, Queen Esther risks her life by entering the king's presence to intercede for her people. Though God's name is never mentioned in the book of Esther, His sovereign providence is clearly at work—granting favor, restraining evil, and preparing deliverance. This episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave explores Esther's courage, wisdom, and humility, contrasts it with Haman's destructive pride, and points us to Christ, our greater Mediator. Esther approached an earthly throne at great risk; Christ approached the cross to secure our salvation, granting us confident access to the throne of grace. Listeners are encouraged to see that biblical faith is not passive. True faith steps forward in obedience, trusting God's timing, wisdom, and sovereign control over every circumstance. Scripture: Esther 5 (ESV) Key Themes: God's providence, courageous faith, humility versus pride, Christ-centered intercession For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit our page here at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    8 mins
  • For Such a Time as This, God’s Providence and Courage (Esther 4)

    For Such a Time as This, God’s Providence and Courage (Esther 4)
    Dec 25 2025
    In Esther chapter 4, we witness a defining moment of courage, faith, and God's providence. As destruction looms over God's people, Esther is called to act "for such a time as this." On Christmas Day, this passage reminds us that God places His people where He intends and calls them to courageous obedience. Esther's intercession ultimately points us to Christ, who gave His life to secure eternal deliverance for His people. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    9 mins
  • Esther 3, The Plot Against God’s People

    Esther 3, The Plot Against God’s People
    Dec 24 2025
    In Esther chapter 3, the story takes a dark turn. Haman's pride erupts into hatred, and a royal decree is issued that threatens the complete destruction of God's people. From a human perspective, the situation appears hopeless. Yet Scripture reminds us that even in moments of great evil, God's providence is never absent. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we walk through Esther 3 and consider how the Lord remains sovereign over wicked schemes, hostile rulers, and unjust decrees. Though the city of Susa is thrown into confusion, heaven is not shaken. God is already preparing deliverance. This passage also points us forward to the gospel. Just as a decree of death loomed over the Jews, humanity stood under the sentence of death because of sin. But through Christ, that decree has been overturned. God's redemptive plan always triumphs. Key Themes: • The rise of the enemy and opposition to God's people. • God's sovereignty over human sin and injustice. • The unseen hand of providence at work. • Christ's victory over every decree of death. Scripture: Esther 3 (ESV) For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    9 mins
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