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Episode Summary
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 140, a prayer of David for deliverance from evil people. David faces those who plot harm, speak lies, and stir up conflict, yet instead of taking matters into his own hands, he turns to the Lord as his refuge and defender.Psalm 140 reminds us that in a world filled with evil and opposition, our safety and justice are found in God alone. The Lord sees every hidden scheme, hears the cries of His people, and will bring perfect justice in His time.Listen and Watch
What You’ll Learn
- Why God’s people can cry out to Him in danger and opposition.
- How evil often works through hidden schemes and destructive speech.
- Why confidence in God replaces fear in the face of opposition.
- How believers can trust God’s justice without taking revenge themselves.
- How Psalm 140 points us to Christ’s suffering, endurance, and victory.
Christ in Psalm 140
Psalm 140 points us to Jesus Christ. Christ faced evil, violence, betrayal, and false accusations. He was mocked, rejected, and crucified, yet He entrusted Himself to the Father and did not retaliate. Through His suffering, death, and resurrection, He secured victory over sin and evil.Because of Christ, believers can face opposition with confidence, knowing that evil does not have the final word. The Lord defends His people, executes justice, and brings the upright into His presence.Daily Application
- Prayer: Bring your fears and dangers to God.
- Discernment: Be aware of hidden spiritual dangers.
- Trust: Rely on God as your protector.
- Patience: Leave justice in God’s hands.
- Hope: Look forward to dwelling in God’s presence.
Memory Verse
Psalm 140:12 — “I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and will execute justice for the needy.”Key Doctrine
God’s protection and righteous judgment.Main Takeaway
God is the defender of His people and the judge of all evil.Scripture References
- Psalm 140
- Psalm 64
- Isaiah 53
- Matthew 5:44
- Romans 12:19
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6–7
- Revelation 19
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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.
