Reading the Bible Daily

Psalm 28 moves from urgent pleading to joyful praise. David cries out for God not to be silent, warns against the hypocrisy of the wicked, and then celebrates the Lord as his strength, shield, and saving refuge. This psalm ultimately points to Christ, our Good Shepherd, who hears, helps, and carries His people forever. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servants...

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks verse by verse through Psalm 27, a psalm of unwavering confidence in the Lord. David declares that the Lord is his light, his salvation, and his stronghold. Even when enemies surround him and fear presses in, his confidence is not rooted in circumstances but in the character of God. In this devotional you will discover: • Con...

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we explore Psalm 26, a psalm of confident integrity rooted in trust in the Lord. David boldly prays, "Prove me, O Lord, and try me," not because he is sinless, but because he walks in sincere devotion, steadfast obedience, and love for the Lord's dwelling place. In Psalm 26 we see four key themes: • Integrity before the Lord (vv. 1–3) • Separat...

Psalm 25 is a prayer of trust, confession, and dependence upon the Lord. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 25 and highlights its central message: God guides, teaches, and guards those who trust Him. This psalm reminds believers that spiritual maturity involves humble confession, patient waiting, and steadfast confidence in God's covenant love. A...

Psalm 24 lifts our eyes from the Shepherd of Psalm 23 to the King of Glory who reigns over all creation. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks verse-by-verse through Psalm 24 and highlights four central truths: • The earth belongs to the Lord (Psalm 24:1–2) • The call to holiness before a holy God (Psalm 24:3–4) • The blessing given to those who seek Him (Psalm 2...

Psalm 23 has comforted God's people for centuries. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we walk verse by verse through Psalm 23 and discover how the Lord shepherds His people in every season of life. The Lord provides rest and refreshment. He restores weary souls. He protects in the valley of the shadow of death. He blesses in the presence of enemies. He secures His people forever...

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 22, a psalm that moves from deep anguish to triumphant praise and global redemption. David's cry, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" ultimately becomes the voice of Christ on the cross. Psalm 22 prophetically reveals the suffering Messiah who secures salvation for His people and brings hope to the natio...

Psalm 21 celebrates God's strength, salvation, and victory for His anointed king. Dave Jenkins highlights how the king rejoices in the Lord, rests in steadfast love, and worships God for His saving power. This psalm ultimately points to the eternal reign and triumph of Jesus Christ and calls God's people to trust in Him alone. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave: https://servantsofgrac...

Psalm 20 teaches that true confidence and victory come not from human strength but from the Lord alone. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains how this psalm of intercession and hope reveals God's saving power, contrasts false trust with true trust, and ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the Anointed King who secures salvation for His people. Listen to more...

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 19 and shows how God reveals His glory through creation and His grace through His Word. Psalm 19 teaches that the heavens declare God's power, Scripture revives the soul, and true worship leads to repentance, humility, and holiness. Ultimately, this psalm points us to Christ, the final and fullest revelation of...

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 18 and explains how the Lord reveals Himself as our rock, fortress, shield, and mighty deliverer. David's testimony of rescue ultimately points to Christ—the greater King who conquers sin, death, and Satan. Psalm 18 reminds believers that God hears our cries, strengthens us in every battle, and faithfully rescue...

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 17, where David cries out to the Lord for protection, vindication, and refuge in the face of hostile opposition. Appealing not to self-righteousness but to sincerity and integrity, David asks God to defend the righteous and restrain the wicked. Psalm 17 reminds us that the Lord sees, hears, and upholds His peopl...

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 m...

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 Ch...

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, th...

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 s...

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 tr...

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 ev...

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 que...

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 t...

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. Th...

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 psa...

Psalm 6 is the first of the penitential psalms a prayer of confession, sorrow, and hope in the steadfast love of God. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 6 and shows how God invites His people to bring their deepest anguish, grief, and weakness before Him. David cries out under the weight of suffering and discipline, yet he anchors his hope not in...

Psalm 5 shows us how to begin the day with God through prayer, dependence, and a commitment to walk in His righteousness. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 5 and explains how a God-centered morning forms a God-dependent day. David begins with prayer, acknowledges God's holiness, contrasts the righteous and the wicked, and finds refuge in the Lor...

Psalm 4 is an evening psalm that teaches where true peace, joy, and rest are found not in changing circumstances, but in the presence of the God who hears prayer. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 4, showing how David moves from distress to confidence and from fear to rest. While Psalm 3 emphasizes morning trust, Psalm 4 invites us to lie down a...