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Reading the Bible Daily with Dave — 2 Kings 8
God’s Purposes in Preservation and Judgment
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • Series: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave • Teacher: Dave Jenkins
Show Summary
In 2 Kings 8, we see God’s sovereign hand preserving His people, keeping His promises, and bringing justice among the nations. From the restoration of a faithful woman’s land to prophetic warnings and the rise of new kings, this chapter reminds us that God is at work in history for His purposes—and that Christ, the greater Son of David, reigns in righteousness.
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Conclusion
2 Kings 8 reminds us that God’s purposes in history are unshakable—He keeps His covenant promises, works through His servants, and even uses world events to accomplish His plan. While human leaders fail, Christ reigns in perfect righteousness and will never fail His people.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
