In Nehemiah 3, we see the people of God uniting to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Priests, rulers, families, craftsmen, and laborers all work side by side, each fulfilling their part in the task God has given. This chapter shows us the beauty of unity, the value of every role in God's Kingdom, and the power of collective obedience. Join Dave Jenkins as he walks through Nehemiah 3 and points us to Christ, the One who is building His Church with living stones. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In Nehemiah 2, we see how God answers prayer, opens doors, and equips His servant for a significant task. Nehemiah receives permission from King Artaxerxes, plans with wisdom, and courageously calls God's people to rise up and rebuild. Join Dave Jenkins as he walks verse-by-verse through this chapter and helps you see God's sovereign hand, His provision, and His call to faithful action. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In Nehemiah 1 we meet a man whose leadership begins long before any wall is rebuilt. When Nehemiah hears of Jerusalem's broken condition, he responds not with quick action but with a broken heart, fasting, and earnest prayer. His burden for God's people leads him to seek the Lord with humility, confession, and confidence in God's covenant promises. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Nehemiah's God-centered prayer, showing how true spiritual renewal always begins on our knees. Before God restores the walls of Jerusalem, He restores the heart of His servant. Join us as we look at: • The weight Nehemiah feels for God's glory and God's people. • The structure and theology of Nehemiah's prayer. • Why confession and dependence are essential to godly leadership. • How this chapter equips us to pray faithfully in our own times of need. May this study encourage you to seek the Lord with a humble, steadfast heart. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we begin a new journey through the book of Nehemiah. This inspiring book shows us how God rebuilds His people through prayer, faithful leadership, perseverance, and devotion to His Word. Nehemiah's burden for Jerusalem and his reliance on the Lord remind us that true restoration begins with the heart. We explore the background of Nehemiah, the structure of the book, its major themes, and how the story ultimately points us to Christ as the greater Restorer who rebuilds what sin has broken. Whether you're walking through a season of rebuilding or seeking to grow in your understanding of Scripture, this overview will help anchor your heart in God's faithful plan. Key Themes: • God's sovereignty in restoration • The power of prayer • Faithful leadership • Spiritual renewal • Christ as our ultimate restorer Memory Verse: Nehemiah 1:11 Stay anchored in Scripture and confident in the God who rebuilds all things for His glory. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we conclude our journey through the book of Ezra. Over ten chapters, Ezra reveals a God who keeps His promises, restores His people, and reforms their worship through His Word. From the stirring of Cyrus's heart to the people's repentance under Ezra's leadership, the message is clear: God rebuilds what sin ruins. Dave Jenkins walks through the major movements of Ezra, highlights its key themes—sovereignty, holiness, repentance, the centrality of Scripture—and shows how every part of the story ultimately points to the Lord Jesus Christ, the true and greater Restorer. Be encouraged by the reminder that the same God who restored Israel after exile is still restoring lives today by His Word and Spirit. — Scripture: Ezra 1–10 — Theme: God's faithful restoration — Series: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Listen and be strengthened in His unwavering promises. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Ezra 10 brings the book of Ezra to a powerful close with a picture of true repentance—humble, costly, and transformative. What begins as Ezra's personal grief becomes a public movement of confession and covenant renewal. The people turn from sin, return to God's Word, and restore what had been broken. In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through the chapter verse by verse, showing how God restores His people through obedience, grace, and a renewed commitment to holiness. This passage ultimately points us to Christ, who brings the final and full restoration through His finished work. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Ezra 9 confronts us with one of the most sobering scenes in Israel's restoration. After arriving in Jerusalem, Ezra discovers that many of the returned exiles including leaders and priests—have fallen into spiritual compromise by marrying those who worship false gods. This was not about ethnicity but about fidelity to the Lord. Their choices revealed drifting hearts, not divided cultures. Ezra's response is one of holy grief. He tears his garments, falls before God, and prays one of the most profound confessions in Scripture. He acknowledges the depth of Israel's guilt while appealing to the mercy of the covenant-keeping God who preserved a remnant by grace. In this devotional through Ezra 9, we consider: • The danger of quiet spiritual compromise • Why godly sorrow leads to true repentance • How Ezra models intercessory humility • The righteousness and mercy of God displayed in judgment and restoration • How Christ, our perfect Intercessor, fulfills and surpasses Ezra's role Ezra 9 teaches us that repentance begins with seeing sin as God sees it and ends with hope in His steadfast love. Through Christ, believers find both conviction and comfort, grief over sin and assurance of grace. Listen and be encouraged to walk in holiness, humility, and renewed dependence on your faithful God. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Ezra 8 shows how God protects, provides for, and leads His people through every step of the journey. Through fasting, prayer, integrity, and obedience, the returning exiles discover the faithful hand of God. This episode explores the text, connects it to Christ, and offers practical application for daily life. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we turn to Ezra 7, where Ezra finally steps into the narrative as a priest, scribe, and reformer whom God raises up to lead His people by the authority of His Word. Nearly sixty years have passed since the completion of the temple, and now God brings forward a servant whose heart is set on Scripture. Ezra models a pattern every Christian needs: Study the Word, obey the Word, and teach the Word. His life shows us how spiritual renewal begins with a heart devoted to God's truth and strengthened by His sovereign hand. Key Themes: • Ezra's godly example and devotion to Scripture • God's providential work through pagan kings • The meaning of "the good hand of God" on His servants • How Ezra points us to Christ, our true High Priest and perfect Teacher Passage: Ezra 7:1–28 Host: Dave Jenkins Whether you are seeking daily encouragement from God's Word or desire to grow in biblical discernment, this study of Ezra 7 will strengthen your faith and help you walk in obedience to the Lord. For more devotionals and resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In today's study, Dave walks through Ezra 6, where God brings the rebuilding of the temple to completion. After years of opposition, delay, and discouragement, the Lord vindicates His people, fulfills His promises, and restores joyful worship to Jerusalem. The chapter ends with the dedication of the temple and the celebration of Passover. Key Themes: • God's providence over kings and nations • Perseverance through faithful preaching • Joy restored through worship • Christ as the true and better temple Takeaway: The God who begins His work always brings it to completion. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/