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Naboth’s Vineyard & the Abuse of Power – 1 Kings 21
Show: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave – August 16, 2025
Summary: In 1 Kings 21, King Ahab covets Naboth’s vineyard, and Jezebel’s wicked scheme ends in murder. But the Lord sees, the Lord speaks, and the Lord will judge. This passage reminds us that while injustice may seem to prevail for a time, God’s justice will not be delayed forever — and His mercy is still extended to the repentant.
Scripture Reading
1 Kings 21:1–29 (ESV)
[Full chapter text here, or link to the ESV Bible online]
Key Themes
- God Sees Injustice – No sin is hidden from Him.
- The Corruption of Power – Leadership is meant for God’s glory, not selfish gain.
- True Repentance Matters – Humility invites mercy.
- Delayed Judgment Is Not Denied Judgment.
- Prophetic Boldness – Speaking truth to power in God’s name.
Memory Verse
1 Kings 21:20b – “I have found you, because you have sold yourself to do what is evil in the sight of the Lord.”
Links & Resources
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.
