Reading the Bible Daily with Dave – June 12 | 1 Samuel 21:1–15

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Nob, Gath, and the Faithfulness of God – 1 Samuel 21

Reading the Bible Daily with Dave – June 12
Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1–15

In today’s episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we walk with David through fear-filled Nob and desperate Gath.
What happens when God’s anointed forgets God’s promises?
And how does the Lord show mercy even when His servant stumbles?

📖 Key Themes:

David’s fearful deception at Nob
The danger of trusting worldly weapons over God
God’s providence, protection, and pity in our weakest moments
How 1 Samuel 21 points us to Christ, our Bread of Life and faithful Redeemer

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

Whether you’re walking through a Nob or a Gath of your own, this passage reminds us: God’s mercy meets us in our mess.

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Dave Jenkins

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.