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Psalm 96 Explained: Worship and Mission
Show Summary: Psalm 96 is a global call to worship that summons all the earth to sing, proclaim, and declare the glory of the Lord. This episode shows how worship and mission belong together and why the reign of God must be proclaimed among the nations.Listen or Watch
Key Scripture
Psalm 96Main Theme
Global worship and proclamationKey Doctrine
The universal reign of GodMain Takeaway
Worship the Lord and declare His glory among the nationsMemory Verse
Psalm 96:3 — “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.”Episode Highlights
- A call to sing a new song to the Lord
- The greatness of God above all idols
- The global call to worship and proclaim
- The central message: The Lord reigns
- Creation rejoices at His coming judgment
Application
- Let your worship be fresh and heartfelt
- Teach that God’s glory is for all nations
- Connect worship with evangelism
- Speak of God’s greatness in daily life
- Proclaim that the Lord reigns
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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).
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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.
