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Psalm 87 Explained: The Glory of God’s City and His People
Show Summary
Psalm 87 lifts our eyes from earthly identity to eternal belonging.
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 87 and explains how this short but powerful psalm celebrates the glory of Zion—the city God has established—and the grace by which He gathers His people from every nation.
This psalm reminds us that belonging to God’s people is not based on heritage, status, or achievement, but on the sovereign grace of God.
Main Idea: God joyfully gathers His people from every nation into His city by His sovereign grace.
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Key Scripture
- Psalm 87
- Genesis 12:3
- Isaiah 2:2–4
- Isaiah 56:6–8
- Galatians 3:28–29
- Ephesians 2:19–22
- Revelation 7:9–10
Episode Highlights
- God’s chosen dwelling place is defined by His presence
- God’s grace extends beyond Israel to the nations
- Belonging to God’s people is an act of grace
- True identity and joy are found in God alone
- Christ fulfills the promise of a global people of God
Takeaways
- Rejoice that your identity rests in God’s grace
- Teach others the joy of belonging to God’s people
- Celebrate the global body of Christ
- Live confidently as a citizen of God’s kingdom
Memory Verse
Psalm 87:3 — “Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God.”
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).
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.
