Not to Us, O Lord – Psalm 115 | Walking Through the Psalms

Show Summary:
In Psalm 115, we are reminded that all glory belongs to the Lord, not to us. This episode explores the deep contrast between the living God and the dead idols of human making. Dave Jenkins walks verse-by-verse through this powerful psalm, calling listeners to trust, humility, and worship rooted in the gospel. Christ is the ultimate fulfillment—through Him we behold God’s glory and receive His blessing.

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🔍 Key Themes

• Soli Deo Gloria – All glory to God alone
• The Folly of Idolatry – Man-made gods are powerless
• Trust in the LORD – A triple call to trust in God’s help
• Christ in the Psalms – Jesus fully reveals the living God

🛠️ Application

• God: He is alive, sovereign, and worthy of all glory.
• Ourselves: What idols—whether visible or hidden—tempt us to trust in something less than God?
• Others: Are we pointing people to the true God who sees, hears, and acts?
• Christ: In Jesus, we behold God’s glory and receive His blessing.

🙏 Personal Reflection

This week, ask God to reveal any area of your life where you are trusting in created things rather than the Creator. Pray for a heart that glorifies Him alone.

📜 Historical Quotes

“To God belong all the glory, and to ourselves the shame.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Idolaters make gods of their own; but the God of Israel made all.” — Matthew Henry

📖 Scripture Reference

Psalm 115:1–18 (ESV)

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory,
for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!
Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?”
Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases…
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But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the LORD!

📚 Related Resources

• Exodus 20:3–6 – The commandment against idols
• Isaiah 44:9–20 – The folly of idolatry
• Colossians 1:15–20 – Christ, the image of the invisible God

📢 Closing

Thanks for listening to Walking Through the Psalms. For more Christ-centered teaching, check out the rest of our content on the Servants of Grace website. Until next time—keep your eyes on Christ and your heart in the Word.