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Refuge in the Cave: 1 Samuel 22
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we explore how David’s exile in the cave of Adullam and Saul’s violent rebellion paint a vivid picture of refuge, redemption, and the cost of apostasy—ultimately pointing us to Christ as our true King and Savior.
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📖 Episode Summary:
David finds refuge in the cave of Adullam while Saul descends into violent apostasy. As Saul defiles the sacred and turns his fury against God’s people, David gathers the outcasts and begins to embrace his calling. This chapter not only contrasts spiritual ruin and faithful leadership—it gives us a gospel-rich picture of Christ, the true refuge for sinners.
📌 Key Takeaways:
- David’s spiritual revival and leadership among the outcasts
- Saul’s descent into madness, murder, and defiance against God
- How David foreshadows Christ—gathering the broken and unwanted
- A warning about rebellion and the corruption of the soul
- The call to flee to Christ for refuge, hope, and salvation
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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.
