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Nob, Gath, and the Faithfulness of God – 1 Samuel 21
Reading the Bible Daily with Dave – June 12
Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1–15
In today’s episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we walk with David through fear-filled Nob and desperate Gath.
What happens when God’s anointed forgets God’s promises?
And how does the Lord show mercy even when His servant stumbles?
📖 Key Themes:
- David’s fearful deception at Nob
- The danger of trusting worldly weapons over God
- God’s providence, protection, and pity in our weakest moments
- How 1 Samuel 21 points us to Christ, our Bread of Life and faithful Redeemer
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Whether you’re walking through a Nob or a Gath of your own, this passage reminds us: God’s mercy meets us in our mess.
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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 (G3 Press, 2022), 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.
