In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 16 and shows how true security, lasting joy, and a beautiful inheritance are found in God alone. Psalm 16 moves from refuge in the Lord to delight in God's people, from rejecting idols to resting in God's counsel, and ultimately to resurrection hope fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This psalm teaches that God is not merely the giver of good gifts — He Himself is our greatest good and our eternal portion. The New Testament applies Psalm 16 directly to Christ's resurrection (Acts 2:25–32; Acts 13:35–37), reminding us that our hope is grounded in the risen Lord. Because Christ lives, His people have a secure inheritance and unshakable joy in God's presence. In this episode, you will learn: • What it means to take refuge in God alone. • Why God Himself is our greatest good. • How believers reject idols and delight in God's people. • What it means that the Lord is our portion and inheritance. • How Psalm 16 points to Christ's resurrection. • How to live with daily confidence and eternal hope. Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11 — "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Reading the Bible Daily with Dave is a daily Scripture-centered devotional from Servants of Grace designed to help you grow in biblical clarity, theological depth, and daily discipleship. For more episodes and biblical resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 15 and answers a crucial biblical question: Who may dwell in the presence of the Lord? Psalm 15 describes the character God requires—integrity, truthfulness, faithfulness, and righteousness in everyday life—and shows that holiness is not abstract but profoundly practical. This psalm ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who alone perfectly fulfilled these requirements and grants believers access to God through His righteousness. This episode explains the meaning of Psalm 15, connects it to the broader witness of Scripture, and offers practical application for personal life, family, church, work, and culture. In this episode: • The holiness of God's presence. • The character of those who walk with God. • The promise of spiritual stability. • Christ as the fulfillment of Psalm 15. • Access to God through Christ alone. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 14 and explains how this psalm exposes the heart of unbelief — not merely intellectual denial of God, but a life lived without reference to Him. Psalm 14 reveals the reality of universal human sin, the corruption of the fallen heart, and the absolute necessity of God's saving grace. Cited by Paul in Romans 3, this psalm ultimately points to Christ, the only true source of salvation and righteousness for sinners. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to examine your heart, understand the doctrine of total depravity, and rest in the sovereign grace of God that saves and restores His people. Passage: Psalm 14 Theme: Human depravity and divine salvation Doctrine: Total depravity and sovereign grace Focus: Unbelief, sin, and gospel hope in Christ alone For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 13 and shows how Scripture gives believers a pattern for bringing sorrow to God through honest lament, earnest prayer, and renewed trust in His steadfast love. David's repeated cry of "How long, O Lord?" reminds us that lament is not unbelief, it is faith expressed in the darkness. Psalm 13 teaches that we can speak honestly to God in seasons of suffering while anchoring our hope in His covenant faithfulness. This psalm ultimately points us to Christ, who entered our sorrow, trusted the Father perfectly, and secured our hope through His death and resurrection. Main Theme: God welcomes honest lament and leads His people to trust His steadfast love. Key Text: Psalm 13 Memory Verse: Psalm 13:5 Part of the Reading the Bible Daily with Dave series from Servants of Grace. For more episodes and biblical resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 12 — a lament that describes moral collapse, widespread deception, and the disappearance of the faithful. David cries out to the Lord as lies, flattery, and pride dominate the culture, yet he finds unshakable hope in the flawless Word of God. Psalm 12 contrasts corrupt human speech with the pure, refined, and trustworthy words of the Lord. Even when evil seems loud and truth seems rare, God speaks. God rises to defend the needy. God preserves His people through His Word. This psalm ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word — perfectly true, faithful, and enduring forever. Main Theme: God's pure Word stands firm in a corrupt world Key Doctrine: The purity, sufficiency, and preservation of God's Word Memory Verse: Psalm 12:6 Next episode: Psalm 13. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 11 and explains how believers can stand firm when everything around them feels unstable. When David is urged to flee because the foundations are collapsing, he refuses to panic. Instead, he takes refuge in the Lord. Psalm 11 reminds us that God is on His throne. He sees all things, tests the righteous, judges evil, and promises that the upright will behold His face. Because the Lord reigns, His people can live with steady confidence even in troubled times. This episode highlights God's sovereignty, His holiness, righteous judgment, and the believer's secure refuge in Christ. When the foundations shake, God's throne still stands. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks verse by verse through Psalm 10, a psalm of lament that wrestles honestly with the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the helpless. Psalm 10 gives language to one of the deepest struggles in the Christian life: when evil appears to go unchecked and God seems distant. This passage teaches believers to bring hard questions before the Lord, trust His perfect justice, and rest in His promise to defend the afflicted. In this episode you will learn: • The pain of feeling that God is far away. • The character and confidence of the wicked. • The turning point of prayer: "Arise, O Lord" • The assurance that God sees every injustice. • The hope of God's righteous judgment and compassion. • How Psalm 10 ultimately points to Christ and His reign. Key Truth: God sees, hears, and will act in perfect justice for the oppressed. Memory Verse: Psalm 10:17 — "O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear." Part of the Reading the Bible Daily with Dave series from Servants of Grace. For more episodes and biblical resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Psalm 9 is a song of thanksgiving and confidence in the righteous rule of God. In this psalm, David praises the Lord as the eternal King who judges the nations with justice, defends the oppressed, and never forgets the cries of the afflicted. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks verse by verse through Psalm 9, highlighting God's unshakable throne, His care for the poor and afflicted, and the certainty of His righteous judgment. When evil seems to prosper, this psalm anchors our hope not in earthly powers, but in the Lord who reigns forever and executes perfect justice. Psalm 9 ultimately points us to Christ—the righteous Judge who bore judgment at the cross so mercy could be offered to sinners, and who will one day return to judge the nations in righteousness. Key Themes: • God's eternal throne of justice. • The Lord as a refuge for the oppressed. • The certainty of divine judgment. • Christ as the righteous Judge and defender of His people. Memory Verse: Psalm 9:10 — "And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

After several psalms of lament and distress, Psalm 8 rises as a song of praise that lifts our eyes to the majestic glory of God and the dignity He gives to humanity. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 8, showing how David beholds the vastness of the heavens and marvels that such a glorious Creator would care for small and fragile human beings. This psalm answers two of life's most important questions: Who is God? And who are we? Rooted in the whole counsel of Scripture, this episode points to Jesus Christ as the true and perfect Man—the second Adam—who fulfills Psalm 8 and restores the dignity humanity lost through sin. You will be encouraged to worship God for His majesty, affirm the God-given dignity of all people, and live as faithful stewards under Christ's sovereign rule. Scripture References: Psalm 8; Genesis 1:26–28; Psalm 144:3; Hebrews 2:5–9; Ephesians 1:20–22; Revelation 5 For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Psalm 7 is a prayer for justice in the face of false accusation, slander, and oppression. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 7 and explains how God's people are to respond when their integrity is questioned and they are treated unjustly. Rather than seeking revenge, David entrusts himself to the Lord—the righteous Judge of all the earth. This psalm teaches believers to seek refuge in God, walk in integrity, and trust that His justice is perfect and certain. Psalm 7 ultimately points us to Christ, who was falsely accused and unjustly condemned, yet entrusted Himself to the Father who judges justly. At the cross, God's justice was fully satisfied, and in the resurrection Christ was vindicated as righteous. Key Themes: Refuge in God amid false accusations; integrity before God and man; God as the righteous Judge; the certainty of divine justice; Christ as our true refuge. Key Scripture: Psalm 7 Memory Verse: Psalm 7:10 For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/