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Beginning the Psalms: Worshiping God in Every Season of Life
Show Summary: In this introductory episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins begins a 150-day journey through the Book of Psalms—one chapter at a time. The Psalms are God’s inspired prayer book and hymnbook, teaching us how to pray honestly, worship deeply, trust God fully, and walk with the Lord through every season of life. This episode introduces the authorship, five-book structure, major themes, and the Christ-centered hope that echoes throughout the Psalms.
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Episode Notes
- The Psalms meet us in every season of life—joy and sorrow, fear and gratitude, repentance and hope.
- The Psalms are written by several authors over centuries (including David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, and Moses).
- The Psalms are divided into five books (Psalms 1–41; 42–72; 73–89; 90–106; 107–150).
- Major themes include the character of God, honest prayer, kingship and the coming Messiah, and worship as a way of life.
- Jesus prayed and quoted the Psalms and fulfills the messianic hope found throughout them.
Key Scripture
- Psalm 1:2 — “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
Takeaways
- Personal: The Psalms teach you to pray honestly and trust God deeply.
- Family: Let the Psalms shape prayer, worship, and family devotions.
- Church: The Psalms anchor corporate worship in truth and reverence.
- Work & Life: Let the Psalms form your character—integrity, perseverance, and faithfulness.
- Trials: When words fail, the Psalms give you God’s own inspired words to pray.
What’s Next
Tomorrow we begin Psalm 1. Until then, delight in the Lord, rest in His promises, and walk in His steadfast love.
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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.
