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June 16 – 1 Samuel 24:1–22: Mercy Over Vengeance
Series: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave
By: Dave Jenkins
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we look at one of the most powerful moments in the life of David—when he chose mercy over vengeance.
Though Saul was hunting David, and the opportunity for retaliation came, David trusted God’s timing instead of taking justice into his own hands.
This passage invites us to consider how we respond when we’re wronged. Do we trust in God’s justice, or do we grasp at control? Let David’s example challenge and encourage you to wait on the Lord.
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1 Samuel 24:1–22
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.