Episodes

  • Trusting God’s Covenant Faithfulness in Confusion (Psalm 89)

    Trusting God’s Covenant Faithfulness in Confusion (Psalm 89)
    May 8 2026
    Psalm 89 presents one of the clearest examples in Scripture of the tension between God's promises and present suffering. In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 89 and explains how believers can anchor their faith in God's covenant faithfulness even when circumstances seem to contradict His Word. This psalm teaches that biblical faith is not blind. It wrestles honestly while still holding firmly to God's promises. Ultimately, Psalm 89 points to Jesus Christ, the true Son of David, whose eternal reign fulfills God's covenant forever. Topics Covered: – God's covenant faithfulness – The Davidic covenant – Faith during suffering and confusion – Trusting God when His purposes seem hidden – Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of Psalm 89 For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    11 mins
  • Psalm 88 Explained: Faith in Unrelenting Darkness

    Psalm 88 Explained: Faith in Unrelenting Darkness
    May 7 2026
    In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 88, one of the most sobering and honest psalms in all of Scripture. Psalm 88 gives voice to deep suffering, unanswered prayer, and spiritual darkness—yet it calls believers to continue crying out to God in faith even when relief does not come. This episode explains how biblical faith is not the absence of struggle, but persistence in prayer through seasons of sorrow and silence. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    7 mins
  • Psalm 87: The Glory of God’s City and His People

    Psalm 87: The Glory of God’s City and His People
    May 6 2026
    In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 87 and explains how this psalm celebrates the glory of Zion and the sovereign grace of God in gathering His people from every nation. This episode highlights that belonging to God's people is not based on heritage or achievement, but on God's grace alone. It also shows how Psalm 87 ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who brings people from every tribe, tongue, and nation into the family of God. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    6 mins
  • Psalm 86: A Humble Prayer for Mercy and Help

    Psalm 86: A Humble Prayer for Mercy and Help
    May 5 2026
    In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 86 and explains how this psalm teaches believers to pray in times of weakness, need, and opposition. Psalm 86 is a deeply personal and humble prayer. David does not rely on his own strength or righteousness but appeals to the character of God, His mercy, steadfast love, and faithfulness. This psalm shows that true prayer begins with humility and grows in confidence as we remember who God is. David moves from pleading for help to praising God's unmatched greatness, asking for guidance, and trusting the Lord even in the face of opposition. His prayer is rooted not in circumstances but in the unchanging nature of God. This episode highlights how believers can pray honestly, depend fully on the Lord, and rest in His gracious care. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    7 mins
  • Psalm 85: Renewal Through God’s Steadfast Love

    Psalm 85: Renewal Through God’s Steadfast Love
    May 4 2026
    Psalm 85 is a prayer for renewal rooted in God's covenant faithfulness. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains how God's people remember His past mercy, cry out for restoration, and trust Him for revival. This psalm teaches that true renewal is not self-generated. It flows from God's grace and results in transformed lives marked by obedience, peace, and joy in Him. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    7 mins
  • Psalm 84: Joy Found in God’s Presence

    Psalm 84: Joy Found in God’s Presence
    May 3 2026
    In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins teaches through Psalm 84 and shows how true joy, strength, and blessing are found in the presence of God. Psalm 84 reveals the deep longing of the believer for God and demonstrates how that longing shapes endurance, faith, and worship in every season of life. Key Themes: • Longing for the presence of God • Strength on the pilgrim path • The surpassing value of God's presence • Trusting God in every season Psalm 84 ultimately finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through Him, believers have access to God's presence and the promise of eternal joy with Him. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    7 mins
  • Psalm 83: When Enemies Unite, God Reigns Supreme

    Psalm 83: When Enemies Unite, God Reigns Supreme
    May 2 2026
    Psalm 83 is a communal lament where God's people cry out as enemies unite against them. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how believers should respond when opposition feels overwhelming and when God seems silent. This psalm teaches us to bring our fears honestly before the Lord, to remember His past faithfulness, and to trust His sovereign rule over all nations. Main Theme: God's purposes prevail even when opposition is unified. Key Doctrine: God's sovereignty over the nations. Main Takeaway: When enemies unite against God, He reigns supreme. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    8 mins
  • Psalm 82 Explained: God Judges Unjust Authority

    Psalm 82 Explained: God Judges Unjust Authority
    May 1 2026
    In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains Psalm 82 and how God confronts unjust rulers, calls leaders to defend the weak, and reveals that all authority is accountable to Him. This psalm reminds us that justice ultimately rests in God's righteous rule and points us forward to Jesus Christ, the perfect judge of all the earth. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    7 mins