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Peace Amid Pressure, Praise Amid Pain, Psalm 119:161–168
Show Summary
In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins opens Psalm 119:161–168 to remind us that delight in God’s Word produces peace amid pressure, praise amid pain, and perseverance amid opposition. Reverence for God’s Word conquers fear of man, love for truth fosters discernment, and hope in the Lord fuels obedience.- Awe before the Word frees us from fear of man, Psalm 119:161.
- Love for truth produces hatred for deception, Psalm 119:162–163.
- Peace grows where praise and obedience meet, Psalm 119:164–165.
- Hope and holiness walk together, Psalm 119:166–168.
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Primary Text: Psalm 119:161–168.Related Passages: Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6–9, Romans 15:13, John 14:27.Support and Subscribe
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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.
