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The God Who Stoops to Save — Psalm 113
By Dave Jenkins
Psalm 113 opens the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113–118), a section traditionally sung during Passover to celebrate the Lord’s redeeming power and covenant faithfulness.
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains how Psalm 113 calls believers to praise the Lord continually while magnifying the astonishing truth that the exalted God stoops down in mercy to care for the humble and needy.
This psalm reminds believers that the Lord is both transcendent and compassionate, high above the nations and yet near to the lowly.
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Episode Overview
Psalm 113 is a sweeping call to worship from sunrise to sunset. The psalm magnifies the greatness of God while celebrating His compassion toward the humble, needy, and broken.
Dave explains how Psalm 113 ultimately points to Jesus Christ, the exalted Son who humbled Himself to save sinners and draw near to the lowly.
Main Points from Psalm 113
- A universal call to praise
- The exalted majesty of God
- The compassion of the Lord
- God’s mercy toward the humble
- Christ’s humility and exaltation
- Worship from sunrise to sunset
Key Scriptures
- Psalm 113
- Exodus 12
- Deuteronomy 10:17–18
- 1 Samuel 2:8
- Luke 1:46–55
- Philippians 2:6–11
- James 4:6
Key Verse
“From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” — Psalm 113:3
Applications for Daily Life
- Praise the Lord continually throughout your day.
- Stand in awe of God’s majesty and holiness.
- Reflect God’s compassion toward the humble and needy.
- Remember that the Lord lifts up the lowly.
- Rejoice that Christ draws near to sinners in grace.
Theological Focus
Main Theme: The exalted and compassionate Lord
Key Doctrine: God’s transcendence and mercy
Main Takeaway: Praise the Lord who reigns above all and stoops in grace to save His people.
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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.
