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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. 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.
