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Psalm 114 Explained: The God Who Redeems and Rules Creation
Author: Dave Jenkins Show: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Date: June 2, 2026Show Summary
Psalm 114 is a short but powerful celebration of the Exodus, when God redeemed His people from slavery in Egypt.In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains how Psalm 114 shows the Lord’s redeeming power, His sovereign rule over creation, and the reverent worship His people should offer Him.This psalm reminds believers that the God who redeemed Israel from Egypt is the same Lord who redeems sinners today through Jesus Christ alone.Audio Player
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Episode Notes
A Redeemed People
Psalm 114 begins with God delivering Israel from Egypt. The Lord saves His people and makes them His dwelling place. Redemption leads to relationship.Creation Responds to God’s Presence
The sea flees, the Jordan turns back, and the mountains skip like rams. Creation itself submits to the authority of the Lord.Tremble at His Presence
Psalm 114 calls the whole earth to tremble before the presence of the Lord. Reverence is the proper response to God’s saving power.Christ in Psalm 114
Psalm 114 ultimately points us to Jesus Christ. The Exodus foreshadows a greater deliverance. Christ frees His people from slavery to sin, and through His death and resurrection, redemption is complete.Key Scriptures
- Psalm 114
- Exodus 14
- Joshua 3
- Exodus 19
- Matthew 27:51
- 1 Corinthians 10:1–4
- Hebrews 12:28–29
Takeaways for Daily Life
- Worship: Stand in awe of God’s redeeming power.
- Gratitude: Remember your deliverance from sin.
- Confidence: The Lord who saves also rules creation.
- Humility: Tremble reverently before the Lord.
- Hope: The God who redeemed Israel still redeems His people today.
Memory Verse
“Tremble at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob.” — Psalm 114:7
Call to Action
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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.
