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2 Samuel 6: The Holiness and Nearness of God (July 6, 2025)
Show Summary
Explore the unforgettable account of David bringing the ark to Jerusalem. Uzzah’s death, David’s fear, and his joyful dancing reveal the holiness and nearness of God—and remind us that worship must never be treated casually.
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Key Themes
- God is holy and must be approached with reverence.
- Worship is sacred and must be shaped by Scripture.
- Joy flows from a right view of God.
Scripture Memory Verse
2 Samuel 6:21 – “I will celebrate before the Lord.”
Takeaways for Daily Life
- Private: Pray with reverence.
- Home: Model reverent joy.
- Church: Worship biblically.
- Work: Honor God daily.
- Culture: Stand apart in worship.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
