Episodes

  • 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
  • Esther 2 — God Positions His People for His Purpose

    Esther 2 — God Positions His People for His Purpose
    Dec 23 2025
    In Esther chapter 2, God's name is not mentioned but His providence is unmistakable. As Esther is elevated to the throne and Mordecai faithfully serves in obscurity, we see the sovereign Lord quietly arranging every detail for the deliverance of His people. What appears to be human ambition and political maneuvering is, in truth, the careful hand of God at work. This episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave walks through Esther 2 and highlights God's hidden preparation, Esther's humility and obedience, and Mordecai's faithful watchfulness pointing us ultimately to Christ, who perfectly fulfilled God's redemptive plan. Key Themes: • God's providence at work behind the scenes. • Faithfulness in ordinary and unseen places. • Trusting God's timing and purposes. • Christ-centered hope in God's sovereign care. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit:
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    10 mins
  • Esther 1, Power Pride and the Fall of a Queen

    Esther 1, Power Pride and the Fall of a Queen
    Dec 22 2025
    In Esther chapter 1, we see how human pride and earthly power cannot stand in the way of God's sovereign purposes. King Xerxes displays his wealth and authority, only to be undone by his own arrogance, while the fall of Queen Vashti quietly sets the stage for God's redemptive plan. Though God's name is never mentioned in Esther, His providence is unmistakable. Even the pride, folly, and injustice of men are used by the Lord to accomplish His will and prepare the way for deliverance. This episode explores: • The danger of pride and self-exaltation • The limits of human authority • God's unseen providence at work • The contrast between worldly power and the humility of Christ 📖 Scripture: Esther 1 (ESV) 🎙️ Reading the Bible Daily with Dave 🌐 https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    9 mins
  • Esther Overview, God’s Hidden Hand of Providence

    Esther Overview, God’s Hidden Hand of Providence
    Dec 21 2025
    The book of Esther never mentions God by name, yet His sovereign hand governs every moment. In this overview of Esther, Dave Jenkins introduces a new series, Providence & Protection, showing how the Lord preserves His people through unseen providence, overrules evil, and fulfills His covenant purposes. This episode explores the historical setting of Esther, the structure of the book, and its key theological themes, including God's sovereignty, courage in faith, and deliverance in exile. Though God appears hidden, Esther reminds us that He is always present, always faithful, and always at work for His glory and the good of His people. As this series begins, listeners are encouraged to trust the God who reigns even when He seems silent and to rest in His wise and holy providence revealed ultimately in Christ. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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    7 mins
  • Nehemiah Conclusion, The Faithful God Who Rebuilds Hearts

    Nehemiah Conclusion, The Faithful God Who Rebuilds Hearts
    Dec 20 2025
    As we conclude our study of the book of Nehemiah, we are reminded that God is faithful to restore His people. Nehemiah is not only a record of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, but a testimony to God's work of renewing hearts through prayer, repentance, worship, and obedience to His Word. This episode reflects on the major themes of Nehemiah, including godly leadership, perseverance amid opposition, the centrality of Scripture, and the joy that flows from covenant faithfulness. Above all, Nehemiah points us to Jesus Christ, the true and better Restorer, who rebuilds what sin has broken and gathers His people for God's glory. As believers, we are called to finish well, remain faithful, and dedicate our lives to the Lord who is always at work renewing 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
  • Finishing Well by Guarding Holiness, Nehemiah 13

    Finishing Well by Guarding Holiness, Nehemiah 13
    Dec 19 2025
    In this final chapter of Nehemiah, we see a powerful reminder that spiritual renewal must be guarded. Even after the walls are rebuilt and the people experience revival, compromise begins to creep back in. Nehemiah returns to find the temple neglected, the Sabbath profaned, and the covenant ignored. In today's Reading the Bible Daily episode, Dave Jenkins walks through Nehemiah 13 and explains why finishing well requires vigilance, courage, and faithfulness to God's Word. We look at how Nehemiah confronts sin, restores proper worship, protects the Sabbath, and calls God's people back to holiness. This passage ultimately points us to Christ, the One who cleanses His people and enables us to walk in holiness by His grace. Key Themes: • Guarding holiness in daily life. • Confronting sin with biblical clarity. • Protecting worship and obedience. • The seriousness of spiritual compromise. • Christ as the One who purifies 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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    13 mins