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Psalm 140 Explained: Trusting God in a World of Evil
By Dave Jenkins | Walking Through the PsalmsShow Summary
Evil is real, intentional, and destructive. Psalm 140 shows us how to respond when we are surrounded by wickedness and reminds us that God is not indifferent. He sees, He protects, and He will judge.In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 140 and shows how believers can trust God as their refuge while resting in His justice. This psalm ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who endured evil and secured victory through the cross.Listen to the Episode
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Key Scriptures
- Psalm 140
- 2 Corinthians 5:20
- Romans 12:19
- 1 Peter 2:23
Episode Highlights
- Evil is intentional and active (Psalm 140:1–5)
- God is our refuge and protector (Psalm 140:6–7)
- God will judge evil righteously (Psalm 140:8–11)
- God will vindicate His people (Psalm 140:12–13)
- Psalm 140 ultimately points to Christ
Key Takeaway
In a world where evil is intentional and persistent, God calls His people to trust Him as their refuge and rest in His justice.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.
