Psalm 120: Crying Out to God in a World of Lies

Delivered from Evil and Resting in God’s Justice

Psalm 140 is a prayer of David for deliverance from evil people. David faces threats from those who plot harm, speak lies, and stir up conflict. Yet instead of taking matters into his own hands, he turns to the Lord as his refuge and defender. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains how Psalm 140 teaches believers to cry out to God in danger, trust Him amid hidden threats, leave vengeance to the Lord, and rest in His righteous justice. This psalm ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who endured evil, betrayal, false accusations, and suffering without retaliation. Through His death and resurrection, Christ secured victory over sin and evil, giving His people confidence that evil will not have the final word. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Psalm 139: Fully Known, Fully Led by God

Psalm 139 is one of the most personal and profound psalms in Scripture. In this passage, David reflects on God's perfect knowledge, constant presence, sovereign creation, and righteous guidance. Nothing about our lives is hidden from the Lord. He knows our thoughts, our words, our actions, and even the days ordained for us before one of them came to be. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 139, showing how God's omniscience, omnipresence, and sovereignty provide both comfort and conviction. The God who knows us completely is also the God who faithfully leads His people in the way everlasting. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Psalm 138: Wholehearted Thanksgiving and Confidence in God's Faithfulness

Psalm 138 is a psalm of thanksgiving that celebrates God's steadfast love, faithfulness, and sovereign care for His people. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explores David's wholehearted praise, God's glory among the nations, and the believer's confidence that the Lord will fulfill His purposes. Psalm 138 reminds Christians that God hears prayer, strengthens His people, preserves them through trials, and faithfully completes His work according to His sovereign plan. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Psalm 137: Grief, Exile, and Hope in God

Psalm 137 records the sorrow of God's people during their exile in Babylon following the destruction of Jerusalem. In this passage, believers learn how to bring grief honestly before the Lord, remain faithful to God's promises during hardship, and trust His perfect justice. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the historical setting of Psalm 137, addresses its difficult closing verses, and shows how the psalm ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who experienced rejection and suffering and provides lasting hope for His people. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Psalm 136: God's Steadfast Love Endures Forever

Psalm 136 is a remarkable song of thanksgiving that repeatedly declares the enduring covenant love of God. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how God's steadfast love is revealed through creation, redemption, providence, and His ongoing care for His people. This psalm reminds believers that every act of God flows from His faithful love. From the creation of the world to the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, Psalm 136 traces God's mighty works and calls His people to respond with gratitude and worship. Most importantly, Psalm 136 finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection demonstrate the greatest expression of God's steadfast love for sinners. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/