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Psalm 120 Explained: Crying Out to God in a World of Lies
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 120 and explains how believers can cry out to God for refuge and peace while living in a world marked by deception, slander, and hostility.Psalm 120 reminds us that God hears the cries of His people, judges falsehood, and strengthens believers to pursue truth and peace in a fallen world.Listen and Watch
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- Psalm 120 is the first of the Songs of Ascents.
- The journey toward God begins with prayer.
- God sees every lie and will judge falsehood in His perfect justice.
- Christians are called to pursue peace even when others choose conflict.
- Jesus endured false accusations and hostility to accomplish our salvation.
Key Scriptures
- Psalm 120
- Genesis 3:1–5
- Psalm 34:13
- John 8:44
- Matthew 5:9
- Revelation 21:8
Main Takeaway
In a world of lies and hostility, the believer turns to the Lord for refuge and peace.Subscribe to Reading the Bible Daily with Dave
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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.
