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Psalm 139: Known by God, Formed with Purpose, Called to Holiness
Series: Walking Through the PsalmsHost: Dave Jenkins
Show Summary
In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins continues the study of Psalm 139, focusing on verses 13–24.
This passage reveals a deeply personal and searching truth: the God who knows us completely is the God who formed us intentionally, cares for us personally, and calls us to walk in holiness.
Psalm 139 teaches that our lives are not accidental. We are created by God with purpose, known fully by Him, and called to respond in trust, obedience, and honesty before Him.
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Key Scripture
Psalm 139:13–24
Episode Highlights
- God formed you intentionally
- God’s thoughts toward His people are precious
- God calls His people to holiness
- The proper response is to invite God to search your heart
- Psalm 139 ultimately points to Jesus Christ
Main Takeaway
Because God knows you completely and formed you intentionally, you are called to trust Him fully and walk in obedience before Him.
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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).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
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.
