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Lifted from the Pit: Psalm 40 and the Faithfulness of God
By Dave Jenkins | Reading the Bible Daily with Dave | March 20, 2026
Show Summary
Psalm 40 is a psalm of testimony, thanksgiving, and trust. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains how David remembers God’s past deliverance, rejoices in His faithfulness, and cries out to Him again in present trouble. This psalm teaches believers that the God who has lifted His people from the pit will continue to sustain them by His steadfast love. Psalm 40 also points clearly to Jesus Christ, who perfectly delighted to do the Father’s will and secures salvation for His people.
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Thank you for joining me for today’s episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. Psalm 40 reminds us that the God who rescues His people renews their strength and gives them a song of praise. Be sure to come back tomorrow as we look at Psalm 41 together.
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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.
