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Servants of Grace Podcast

Series: Walking Through the Psalms

Host: Dave Jenkins

Date: January 2, 2026

If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side (Psalm 124)

Show Summary

Psalm 124 calls God’s people to look back with gratitude and confess a sobering truth: if the Lord had not been on our side, we would not still be standing. In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 124, showing how remembering God’s past deliverance guards us from pride, fuels worship, and strengthens obedience. Ultimately, this psalm points us to Jesus Christ—the One who broke the snare, delivered us from sin and death, and remains

our only hope.

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Key Scripture

Psalm 124

Episode Notes

Psalm 124 teaches God’s people to remember deliverance and confess God’s faithfulness.

Remembering grace guards us against pride and spiritual amnesia.

Faith does not deny danger—it tells the truth and then looks to God.

God’s people stand because God intervenes.

Psalm 124 ultimately points to Christ, our Deliverer, who broke the snare and secured our rescue.

Episode Outline

1. A Sobering Confession: “If Not the Lord” (vv. 1–2)

The psalmist calls God’s people to speak the truth together: survival was not inevitable.

If the Lord had not been on our side, we would not be here.

2. The Danger Was Real (vv. 3–5)

Scripture does not soften the threat—swallowed alive, swept away, overwhelmed by raging waters.

Faith does not minimize reality; faith tells the truth and then looks to God.

3. The Turning Point: “Blessed Be the Lord” (vv. 6–7)

Praise erupts because the Lord intervened. The snare was broken. Deliverance came from outside of us.

This is grace.

4. The Confession That Sustains (v. 8)

Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The God who delivers is sovereign,

powerful, faithful, and worthy of worship.

Key Themes

God alone is the source of our deliverance.

Remembering grace guards us against pride.

Faith includes honest reflection without living in guilt or shame.

God’s people survive because God intervenes.

Gratitude fuels worship and obedience.

Application

Bless the Lord consciously. Remember what He has done, what He is doing, and how He will safely lead you home.

Resist spiritual pride. Don’t credit your strength for what only grace can explain.

Share testimony with others. Let others hear what the Lord has done and use remembrance to encourage faith.

Begin this year with confidence in the Lord. He has already proven faithful—trust Him again today.

Phrase to carry with you: If not the Lord, then nothing. Because of the Lord, we stand anchored in His grace.

How Psalm 124 Points to Christ

If the Lord had not been on our side, we would still be dead in our trespasses and sins.

But Jesus Christ entered our danger, bore the wrath of God in our place, broke the snare,

and secured our rescue. Because of Christ, we can say with confidence:

“Our help is in the name of the Lord.”

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Why a Biblical Worldview Matters for Every ChristianShow: Anchored in the Word — a segment of the Servants of Grace PodcastHost: Dave JenkinsSeries: Anchored for a New YearEpisode Theme: Why a Biblical Worldview MattersShow SummaryAs we begin a new year, every Christian needs to think carefully about how they see the world. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins answers a crucial question: Why is it essential for Christians to have a biblical worldview? A biblical worldview is not optional; it is the lens through which we interpret reality, make decisions, and live faithfully before the Lord in a confused and hostile culture.Listen / WatchListen:Watch:Key ScripturesRomans 12:1–2 — Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.Psalm 119:105 — God’s Word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.John 17:17 — “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.”Matthew 28:18–20 — The Great Commission and our mission in the world.Episode HighlightsA biblical worldview anchors our thinking. Every person interprets life through a lens; Scripture must be that lens for the Christian, rooted in the storyline of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation.A biblical worldview helps us navigate culture. In a world saturated with secularism, relativism, and humanism, God’s Word enables us to discern truth from error and stand firm.A biblical worldview shapes our morality and ethics. Right and wrong are not defined by our feelings, preferences, or cultural trends, but by God’s unchanging character and revealed Word.A biblical worldview fuels our mission and witness. Seeing the world as God sees it moves us to love our neighbors, speak the truth in love, and make disciples of all nations.Full Episode NotesDave explains that every one of us lives with a worldview, whether we realize it or not. Our worldviewis the interpretive grid through which we understand God, ourselves, other people, and the world around us.For the Christian, a biblical worldview means that Scripture is our final authority for faith and life.It is grounded in the grand story of the Bible: creation, fall, redemption, and consummation.Creation tells us that God made the world, and that He made humanity in His image with dignity, purpose,and responsibility. The fall explains why our world is marked by sin, brokenness, confusion, and rebellionagainst God. Redemption shows us the center of history in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who lived, died, and rose again to save sinners. Consummation reminds us that Christ will return, judge the living and the dead, and make all things new.Because this story is true, it must shape how Christians think about everything: personal life, home life,work life, public life, morality, sexuality, justice, relationships, politics, and more. Dave shows how passages likeRomans 12:2 call believers not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewal of their minds, so that they may discern what is good, acceptable, and perfect according to God’s will.A biblical worldview also equips us to navigate a culture that is increasingly hostile to God’s design. Competing worldviews secularism, relativism, humanism, and others tell us that truth is flexible, identity is self-created, and morality is negotiable. Scripture, by contrast, gives an unchanging standard. God defines what it means to be human, what marriage is, what sexuality is for, and what holiness looks like.Dave emphasizes that Christians must be clear and courageous about these truths, especially in areas likemarriage and sexuality, where God’s Word is often rejected or redefined. To dismiss or rewrite what the Bible saysabout these matters is ultimately to tamper with God’s authority and to reveal a worldview that is no longeranchored in Scripture.Yet a biblical worldview is not merely about winning arguments; it is about loving God and loving neighbor. When we see the world through the lens of Scripture, we see people as God sees them: image-bearers in need of the gospel. Christ came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10), and He sends His people into the world to make disciples, teaching them to obey all that He has commanded (Matthew 28:18–20).Because of this, our worldview fuels our mission. What we believe about the Bible will shape how we treat our families, our church members, our coworkers, our neighbors, and even those who oppose us. A biblical worldview calls us to clarity about truth and compassion toward people, holding both conviction and kindness together.Dave closes by urging listeners to cultivate a biblical worldview through daily engagement with God’s Word. As this new year begins, Christians should commit themselves to reading, studying, meditating on, and obeying the Bible.When we consistently seek the Lord in Scripture and prayer, God renews our minds, shapes our desires, and conforms us more and more to the image of Christ.Takeaways & Reflection QuestionsHow would you currently describe your worldview? In what ways is it shaped by Scripture, and in what ways is it shaped by the culture?Where do you feel most pressured to conform to the world’s thinking rather than to God’s Word?What steps can you take this year to renew your mind daily in Scripture (Bible reading plan, Scripture memory, family worship, etc.)?How does a biblical worldview change the way you view your neighbors, coworkers, and community as a mission field?Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, please consider:Subscribing to the Servants of Grace Podcast Network wherever you listen.Sharing this episode with a friend, pastor, or small group who wants to think more biblically about the Christian life.Visit Anchored in the Word's page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.Stay anchored in the Word of God.

Psalm 123: Lifting Our Eyes to God for Mercy

Series: Walking Through the Psalms

Host: Dave Jenkins

Date: December 26, 2025

Show Summary

Psalm 123 is a prayer for weary believers who feel worn down, mocked, or burdened by life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explores how this Song of Ascents calls God’s people to lift their eyes to the enthroned Lord, wait dependently for His mercy, and trust Him amid contempt and opposition. This psalm teaches us that the Christian life is lived not by self-sufficiency, but by humble dependence on the mercy of God—especially when trials press in and strength runs low.

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Key Scripture

Psalm 123

Episode Notes

Looking Up to the Enthroned King (Psalm 123:1)

Waiting Dependently for Mercy (Psalm 123:2)

Crying Out Under Contempt (Psalm 123:3–4)

Key Themes

God is enthroned in heaven and rules over all things.

Believers are called to depend entirely on God’s mercy.

Waiting on God is active faithfulness, not inactivity.

God’s people often endure scorn and opposition in the world.

Mercy is God’s loving response to our weakness.

Takeaways

Toward God: Lift your eyes to the Lord daily and depend on His mercy.

Toward Yourself: Embrace dependence instead of self-sufficiency; remember your limitations.

Toward Others: Show mercy to the weary and discouraged.

Toward the World: Expect contempt, but respond with trust and steadfastness—not fear.

Christ-Centered Focus

Psalm 123 finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus endured scorn and contempt, yet trusted the Father and obeyed perfectly. At the cross, mercy descended not in judgment upon us, but in grace through Christ. Because of Jesus, we lift our eyes with confidence, knowing God’s throne is a throne of grace.

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The Word Became Flesh: Celebrating the Incarnation of Christ

Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins • Christmas Day Special

Show Summary

On this Christmas Day episode, we rejoice in the miracle of the Incarnation that the eternal Son of God took on human flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Dave shares how the Incarnation reveals God’s presence (Immanuel), God’s grace (the humble obedience of Christ for our salvation), God’s truth (the Word made visible), and God’s glory (revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus). Take time today to worship, give thanks, and rejoice that the Savior King has come, and will come again.

Scripture: John 1:14; Philippians 2:6–9; John 14:9

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Key Points

Presence: Jesus “pitched His tent” among us — God is near and personal.

Grace: The manger points to the cross where grace is poured out in full.

Truth: In a world of confusion, Jesus is the truth made visible.

Glory: In Christ we behold the redeeming glory of God — now and forever.

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Psalm 122, Worship with Joy, Walk in Unity, Pray for PeaceBy: Dave Jenkins | Show: Servants of Grace Podcast, Walking Through the Psalms | Date: Friday, December 19, 2025Show SummaryIn this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 122 and shows how worship is a joyful privilege, unity is a gift grounded in biblical doctrine, and peace is something Christians must pursue and pray for, rooted in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Psalm 122 trains God’s people to worship with gladness, walk in true unity under God’s Word, and pray for peace with biblical wisdom and gospel clarity.ListenWatchEpisode NotesScripture ReadingPsalm 122Big IdeaWorship with joy, walk in unity, pray for peace, because Christ has secured true peace with God.Episode Outline1) Joy in Worship (Psalm 122:1–2): Worship is not convenience or obligation, it is covenant joy rooted in God’s redeeming love.2) Unity Grounded in God’s Presence and Word (Psalm 122:3–5): Biblical unity is a gift created by the Spirit and stewarded through faithfulness to Scripture, not manufactured by sentiment.3) Pray for Peace (Psalm 122:6–9): Shalom is not the absence of conflict but the presence of God’s order and blessing, and true peace is only possible through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1).Key EmphasesFalse peace offers comfort without Christ and can leave people unreconciled to God.True peace is secured by Christ’s finished work and applied by the Spirit through the Word.Christians may value public peace, but our central concern is gospel peace, reconciliation to God through Jesus Christ.Memorable Line“Worship with joy. Walk in unity. Pray for peace.”Call to ActionIf this episode helped you, please share it and consider leaving a review. It helps more people find the Servants of Grace podcast.Subscribe on YouTube and visit the rest of our website, for more biblical teaching, podcasts, and resources.

The Transforming Power of Grace: How the Gospel Changes UsAnchored in the Word with Dave JenkinsIn this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins teaches from Titus 2:11–14 about how God’s grace not only saves but transforms. Grace redeems our past, reshapes our present, and directs our hope toward eternity. The same grace that saves us also sanctifies and sustains us for the glory of Christ.Show SummaryMany people think the gospel is only about forgiveness, but the Bible teaches that grace is a teacher. God’s grace not only saves us from sin’s penalty but also trains us to live holy lives in gratitude to Christ.Grace Appears in the Gospel: The grace of God has appeared in Jesus Christ.Grace Saves Us Completely: We are saved by grace alone, not by works.Grace Trains Us to Live Differently: Grace leads to holiness and obedience from the heart.Grace Points Us to Eternal Hope: The same grace that saves us sustains us until glory.Key Verse: Titus 2:11–12, "“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions,and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.”Listen / Watch TakeawayGrace is not passive it’s powerful. It changes our desires, habits, and hearts. It fuels our obedience and anchors our hope in Christ. The same grace that saves you will sustain you and strengthen you until the day of Christ.Stay anchored in the Word. Visit the Anchored in the Word page at Servants of Grace, or watch on our YouTube playlist.

Psalm 121, The Lord Our Keeper and HelpWalking Through the Psalms on the Servants of Grace PodcastShow SummaryPsalm 121 is a psalm of deep confidence in the God who keeps, protects, and preserves His people.In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins walks through the text and showshow the Lord is our unfailing help in every season, guarding our steps from this time forth andforevermore. Moving from distress in Psalm 120 to assurance in Psalm 121, this message encouragesweary believers to lift their eyes from their circumstances to the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.Listen to the EpisodeWatch the Episode Call to ActionIf this episode on Psalm 121 encouraged you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and take timethis week to read and meditate on this psalm. Ask the Lord to help you rest in His keeping and to liftyour eyes to Him in every circumstance.

The Cross: Where Justice and Mercy Meet

Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins

Show Summary

At Calvary the love of God and the justice of God meet. In this Anchored in the Word episode, Dave Jenkins explains how the cross reveals God’s holiness, displays His love, secures our reconciliation, and centers the great exchange Christ bearing our sin so that we receive His righteousness.

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Scripture References

Romans 5:8

Romans 6:23

John 3:16

2 Corinthians 5:21

Romans 5:10

Episode Outline

The cross reveals the justice of God — God is holy and must deal with sin (Rom. 6:23).

The cross displays the love of God — The Father gives His Son for sinners (John 3:16; Rom. 5:8).

The cross shows Christ’s substitution — The great exchange (2 Cor. 5:21).

The cross brings reconciliation and peace — Enemies made sons and daughters (Rom. 5:10).

Reflection & Response

What does the cross mean to you mere symbol, or the center of your hope? Spend time this week thanking Jesus for bearing your sin and rejoice that His death brings life. If you have not trusted Him, come to the cross and rest in His finished work.

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Psalm 120, Peace in a World of LiesServants of Grace Podcast  |  Walking Through the Psalmsby Dave Jenkins on Friday, December 5, 2025Episode SummaryPsalm 120 begins the Songs of Ascents with a cry from a believer living in a world filled with lies, hostility, and spiritual tension. Before the ascent toward Zion begins, the psalmist looks honestly at where he is surrounded by deceitful tongues and dwelling among those who hate peace.In this sermon, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 120 to show that the journey of faith does not begin with strength or triumph, but with distress, honesty, and a desperate plea for deliverance. We see how the Lord hears the cries of His people, sustains them in a deceitful culture, and calls them to be peacemakers while living as pilgrims in a hostile world.Listen to the EpisodeWatch the EpisodeStay ConnectedIf this message from Psalm 120 encouraged you, please consider sharing it with a friend, your small group,or your church family.Subscribe to the Servants of Grace Podcast on your favorite platform, and join us as we continueWalking Through the Psalms.

What Is the Gospel and Why It Matters

Show: Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1–4, Romans 3:23–26, 2 Corinthians 5:17–21

Show Summary

What people often call the “gospel” can sound like music, morality, or general religion. Scripture defines the gospel as good news about what God has done to save sinners through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From 1 Corinthians 15 and Romans 3, Dave explains that the gospel declares God’s saving work, reveals both grace and justice, transforms those who believe, and sends us out to share Christ with bold, loving clarity.

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Episode Outline

The Gospel Declares What God Has Done — Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was raised on the third day.

Grace and Justice Meet at the Cross — God is just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

The Gospel Transforms — New identity, new desires, new purpose, new mission in Christ.

The Gospel Sends — We proclaim Christ since the gospel is the power of God for salvation.

Application — Give thanks for saving grace, ask for boldness, and share the good news with others.

Respond

Give thanks for God’s saving grace today and ask for boldness to share Christ.

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