Reading the Bible Daily with Dave – June 5: 1 Samuel 17:1–30

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📖 Reading the Bible Daily with Dave

June 5 – 1 Samuel 17:1–30

In today’s episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we study 1 Samuel 17:1–30, where the tension rises before David ever confronts Goliath. While Saul and Israel are paralyzed with fear, David arrives on the scene with confidence in the Lord, not in himself.

This passage reminds us that real courage comes not from self-assurance but from a deep trust in the living God. Faith sees God, not giants.

🔍 Key Themes

Faith vs. Fear: Saul and the army tremble, but David trusts God.
Godly Courage: Rooted in theology, not bravado.
Voices of Doubt: Even fellow believers can discourage bold faith.
Christ Foreshadowed: David’s posture previews the victory of our true King.

📝 Takeaways

Spiritual courage grows from knowing who God is.
True faith often stands alone—before it stands victorious.
God prepares His people in the quiet before using them in the public.

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Dave Jenkins

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.