The Battle Belongs to the Lord
1 Samuel 17:41–54
In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through 1 Samuel 17:41–54, where David faces Goliath head-on with a bold declaration: “The battle is the Lord’s.” This dramatic moment isn’t about military skill—it’s about trusting God to fight for His people.
David’s faith, courage, and obedience serve as a powerful example of how the Lord uses ordinary means and unlikely people to bring about extraordinary victories. This moment ultimately points beyond David to the greater victory won by Christ for His people.
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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.
