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Psalm 115: Glory Belongs to God Alone
Author: Dave Jenkins Show: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Date: June 3, 2026Show Summary
Psalm 115 is a bold declaration of God’s glory, sovereignty, and faithfulness. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 115 and explains the contrast between the living God and lifeless idols.This psalm reminds believers that the goal of redemption is not our fame or comfort, but the glory of God’s name alone. Christians are called to trust the Lord, reject modern forms of idolatry, and fix their eyes on Jesus Christ, the visible image of the invisible God.Audio Player
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Key Scriptures
- Psalm 115
- Exodus 20:3–4
- Isaiah 44
- John 17:1–5
- Romans 1:22–25
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- Colossians 1:15
Episode Highlights
- Why God alone deserves glory
- The emptiness and danger of idolatry
- Trusting the Lord as our help and shield
- How Psalm 115 points to Jesus Christ
- What true worship looks like
Main Theme
Glory to God alone.Key Doctrine
God’s sovereignty and true worship.Memory Verse
“Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness.” — Psalm 115:1
Application
- Give glory to God in every area of life.
- Identify modern forms of idolatry and reject them.
- Trust the Lord as your help and shield.
- Fix your eyes on Christ alone.
- Live daily for the glory of God.
Conclusion
Psalm 115 reminds believers that God alone deserves worship, glory, and trust. Idols are empty and powerless, but the living God reigns sovereignly over all things. Through Jesus Christ, believers are transformed to reflect God’s character and praise His name forever.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 and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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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.
