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Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 7 Series: Walking Through the Psalms Text: Psalm 119:97–112 (Mem & Nun) Host: Dave Jenkins Show Summary Psalm 119:97–112 shows us that God’s Word is sweeter than honey, wiser than human teaching, and a lamp to guide our steps in dark times. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how God’s testimonies give wisdom, joy, and life in affliction. Listen Watch Scripture Psalm 119:97–112 (ESV) Mem 97 Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. 98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts. 101 I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. 102 I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me. 103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 104 Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Nun 105 Your w

The Clarity of Scripture: Understanding God’s WordShow: Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins Date: October 2, 2025Show SummaryMany people believe the Bible is too difficult or too ancient for ordinary Christians. Yet the doctrine of theclarity of Scripture reminds us that God gave His Word to reveal truth, so His people might know Him,trust Him, and obey Him. In this episode, Dave Jenkins teaches from Psalm 19:7–8 and2 Timothy 3:16–17 to show that Scripture revives the soul, makes wise the simple, and equips believersfor every good work. We also consider what clarity does not mean, and how the Holy Spirit helps us read,understand, and apply God’s Word with confidence.ListenWatch Resources & Next StepsRead Psalm 19; 2 Timothy 3; Psalm 119:18; Ephesians 4:11–12; 2 Peter 3:16.Visit Anchored in the Word at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube for more.

Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 6 (Psalm 119:81–96)Series: Walking Through the Psalms  |  Host: Dave Jenkins  |  Date: September 26, 2025Show SummaryIn this installment of Walking Through the Psalms, we study Psalm 119:81–96 (Kaph & Lamedh).The psalmist waits on God in seasons of suffering and anchors his hope in God’s eternal Word,which is firmly fixed in the heavens and proves faithful to every generation.Listen & WatchAudio PlayerVideo PlayerFor more please visit our Psalm series page here at Servants of Grace.

Living with Biblical Discernment in Confusing TimesIn this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins unpacks what it means to live with biblical discernment in a world filled with false teaching, deception, and confusion.ListenWatchKey ScripturesHebrews 5:14 – Discernment trained by constant practice.1 John 4:1 – Testing the spirits.Ephesians 4:14 – Guarding against false doctrine.Colossians 1:9–10 – Growing in wisdom and maturity.Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trusting the Lord in all decisions.Jude 3 – Contending for the faith.Episode ThemesWhat biblical discernment is and is not.Why discernment protects the church and anchors believers in God’s truth.How discernment is cultivated through the Word and applied in everyday life.Stay anchored in the Word, and you will not be swept away by the shifting tides of culture and false teaching.For more resources, visit Anchored in the Word with Dave at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.

Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 5 (Psalm 119:65–80)Series: Walking Through the Psalms ·Host: Dave Jenkins ·Date: September 19, 2025Show SummaryIn Psalm 119:65–80 (Teth & Yodh), we see God’s goodness in affliction, the refining work of His Word, and a prayer for understanding, comfort, and renewal.The psalmist treasures the law of the Lord above riches and asks for a blameless heart that perseveres to the end.Listen & WatchShare & SubscribeIf this episode blessed you, please share it and leave a review.Visit Psalms Archives - Servants of Grace for more resources or at our YouTube. .sog-episode { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.6; } .sog-episode h1 { margin-bottom: .25rem; } .sog-episode .meta { color:#666; margin-top:0; } .sog-episode h2 { margin-top: 2rem; } .player-video, .player-audio { margin: 1rem 0; } pre { background:#fafafa; padding:1rem; overflow:auto; border:1px solid #eee; }

Contemplative Spirituality and Why Christians Must Avoid ItShow: Anchored in the Word · Host: Dave Jenkins ·Date: September 18, 2025 · Length: ~12 minutesKey Texts: Psalm 1:2; Joshua 1:8; Matthew 6:7Contrasting mystical practices with the clarity of God’s Word.Contemplative spirituality often uses biblical-sounding words like “silence” and “meditation,”but its methods are rooted in mysticism—not Scripture. In this episode, Dave explains what it is,why Christians must avoid it, and how to stay anchored in God’s Word.ListenWatch ResourcesAnchored in the Word on Servants of Grace and on YouTubeThe Word Matters (Book by Dave Jenkins)

Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 4Series: Walking Through the PsalmsTitle: Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 4Text: Psalm 119:49–64 (Zayin & Heth)Host: Dave JenkinsDate: September 12, 2025Show SummaryIn this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins teaches Psalm 119:49–64, highlighting hope in God’s promises, comfort in affliction, fellowship with those who fear the Lord, and a steadfast commitment to God’s Word as our portion.Listen & WatchIntroductionWelcome back to Walking Through the Psalms. I’m Dave Jenkins, and today is September 12, 2025. So far in Psalm 119, we’ve seen the blessing of obedience, purity formed by God’s Word, sustaining grace from His statutes, and the psalmist’s longing for teaching, understanding, and freedom in God’s decrees. Today we come to Zayin and Heth (vv. 49–64), emphasizing hope in God’s promises, comfort in affliction, companionship with those who fear God, and steadfast commitment to His Word amid opposition.ConclusionThanks for joining me for Walking Through the Psal

Persecution and the Christian Life: Standing Firm in FaithBy Dave Jenkins• [9/11/2025]Show SummaryShould Christians pursue persecution? Scripture teaches us to expect persecution but not to chase it.In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why the Christian’s call isfaithfulness, not provocation. Through key passages and church history examples,you’ll learn how to stand firm with grace and courage when opposition comes.ListenWatch Key Scriptures2 Timothy 3:12John 15:20Matthew 5:10–11Acts 5:411 Peter 4:13–16What You’ll LearnWhy persecution is promised but never pursued.The difference between faithfulness and provocation.Lessons from Polycarp and William Tyndale.How to prepare your heart to endure with grace and courage.Reflection QuestionsAm I living faithfully in a way that honors Christ—even if it costs me?Have I confused boldness with pride or provocation?How can I prepare my heart to stand firm if persecution comes?Related ResourceIf this episode helped you, please share it and subscr

Join Dave as he looks at Psalm 119:33-48 and Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 3 Delight in God’s Decrees: Psalm 119:33–48 (He & Waw) — Walking Through the Psalms, Pt. 3 Host: Dave Jenkins  |  Series: Walking Through the Psalms  |  Date: September 5, 2025  |  Text: Psalm 119:33–48 (He & Waw) Show Summary In Psalm 119:33–48, the psalmist pleads for God’s instruction, asks for a heart inclined to His testimonies, and rejoices in the freedom and boldness found in delighting in God’s decrees—even before kings. Dave Jenkins walks through the “He” and “Waw” stanzas, drawing out practical applications for prayer, purity, freedom, and courageous witness. Listen Watch Respond If this episode helped you, please share it, leave a review, and explore more resources at Servants of Grace and at our YouTube.

Denying Yourself and Taking Up Your Cross DailyShow: Anchored in the Word with Dave JenkinsSummary: What does it mean to deny yourself and take up your cross daily? Dave walks through Luke 9:23 with Galatians 2:20 and Romans 12:1, clarifying biblical self-denial, daily discipleship, and the joy of following Christ.ScriptureLuke 9:23Galatians 2:20Romans 12:1Key TakeawaysDenying self is not self-hatred but surrender to Christ’s lordship.Taking up your cross means daily dying to the flesh and embracing obedience, whatever it costs.Following Jesus is a lifelong, daily pursuit—not an occasional activity.ResourcesFor more from Anchored in the Word visit our page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a review to help others find biblical, Christ-centered resources.

Delight in God’s Decrees (Part 2): Psalm 119:17–32 | Walking Through the PsalmsSeries: Walking Through the Psalms  |Host: Dave Jenkins  |Date: August 29, 2025Show SummaryIn this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins continues Psalm 119 with the stanzasGimel and Daleth (vv. 17–32). The psalmist pleads for God’s Word to sustain him inaffliction, to give him life when his soul clings to the dust, and to enlarge his heart to run in God’s ways.Text: Psalm 119:17–32 (Part 2 — Gimel & Daleth)Theme: Illumination, endurance by the Word, and an enlarged heart for obedienceKey Verse: Psalm 119:18; 119:25–28; 119:32ListenWatchScripture Reading — Psalm 119:17–32 (ESV)Subscribe & ShareIf this episode blessed you, please share it and subscribe for more biblical teaching.

Killing Sin by the Power of the Spirit | Anchored in the Word with Dave JenkinsEvery Christian faces this question: How do I kill sin in my life? In this episode ofAnchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins walks through Romans 8:13 and Colossians 3:5to show how believers can put sin to death by the Holy Spirit’s power with practical steps,gospel hope, and biblical encouragement.ListenWatchShow SummaryGod has not left His people without help or hope. Scripture calls us to “put to death” the deeds ofthe body (Romans 8:13; Colossians 3:5). In this episode, Dave explains why we struggle with sin andhow, by the Spirit, Christians can fight with the right weapons: honest confession, wise removal ofstumbling blocks, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and joy in Jesus.Scripture FoundationRomans 8:13 — “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirityou put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”Colossians 3:5 — “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you…”Enjoyed this episode? Please like, s

Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 1 (Psalm 119:1–16) Series: Walking Through the Psalms • Host: Dave Jenkins • Date: August 22, 2025 Psalm 119:1–16 — Delight in God’s Decrees Psalm 119—the longest chapter in Scripture—is a rich meditation on the beauty, sufficiency, and necessity of God’s Word. In Part 1 (Aleph & Beth), we consider the blessing of walking in God’s ways, the purity the Word produces, and the joy of obedience. Listen & Watch Introduction Welcome back to Walking Through the Psalms. I’m Dave Jenkins. Today is August 22, 2025. We begin Psalm 119—the longest chapter in the Bible, and one of the richest meditations on God’s Word ever written. This psalm is an acrostic, with each of its twenty-two sections beginning with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Every verse points to the beauty, sufficiency, and necessity of God’s Word. In Part 1, we’ll study the first two stanzas—Aleph and Beth—where the psalmist celebrates the blessing of walking in God’s ways, the purity God’s Word produces

The Marks and Dangers of “Progressive” Christianity Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins Show Summary Progressive Christianity often presents itself as compassionate, inclusive, and evolving. Beneath the surface, itlowers the authority of Scripture, redefines essential doctrines, affirms moral revisionism, prioritizes activismover redemption, and elevates personal experience above biblical truth. In this 12–15 minute episode, Dave Jenkinsoutlines the marks of this movement, why it’s dangerous, and how Christians can stand firm on God’s unchanging Word. Listen & Watch   Scripture Foundation 2 Timothy 4:3–4 — Sound teaching vs. itching ears Galatians 1:6–8 — A different gospel 2 Peter 2:1 — False teachers among the people Resources Dave Jenkins, The Word Matters — Understanding the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.Learn more Check out Anchored on the Word at Servants of Grace and our YouTube. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a review to help others stay anchored in

Thanks to Our Good God (Part 2) – Psalm 118:19–29 | Walking Through the PsalmsIn Part 2 of Psalm 118 (vv. 19–29), we move from personal testimony to a public procession of praise.We enter the gates of worship, behold the rejected stone now exalted, and rejoice in the name of the Lord.This episode highlights Christ as the Cornerstone, the Lord’s marvelous saving work, and our enduring callto give thanks for His steadfast love.For more resources on God’s Word, visit Psalms Archives - Servants of Grace and our YouTube.

Finding Joy in Prayer, Bible Reading, and Attending ChurchIn this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins addresses a struggle many believers face but rarely voice—losing joy in prayer, Bible reading, and attending church.Drawing from Psalm 16:11, Psalm 119:103, Acts 2:42–47, and other passages, Dave explains why joy in these spiritual disciplines can fade and offers biblical, practical steps to rekindle delight in God’s presence. You’ll hear encouragement rooted in the gospel, advice for building consistency, and reminders that these are not burdens, but gifts that nourish the soul.Whether you feel spiritually dry or simply want to deepen your joy in the Lord, this episode will help you return to the sweetness of knowing God through His Word, prayer, and the fellowship of the saints.ListenWatchEpisode NotesScripture ReferencesPsalm 16:11Psalm 119:103Acts 2:42, 46–47Romans 8:1Hebrews 10:24–25Series: Anchored in the WordCall to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it with a frien

Walking Through the PsalmsThanks to Our Good God: Part 1Text: Psalm 118:1–18Host: Dave JenkinsDate: August 8, 2025 Episode SummaryPsalm 118 begins and ends with the same powerful refrain: "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!" In this first part, Dave Jenkins walks through verses 1–18, calling us to remember God’s goodness and take refuge in Him alone. From distress and discipline to strength and salvation, this psalm teaches us how to praise the Lord through both trial and triumph. Listen and Watch Audio Player: Video Player: ScripturePsalm 118:1–18 (ESV) Key ThemesGod’s enduring love (hesed)Deliverance and trust through afflictionConfidence in the Lord over human powerJesus as the fulfillment of this psalmVisit The Psalms page here at Servants of Grace for more studies on the book of Psalms or at our YouTube.

Why the Authority of Scripture Still MattersAnchored in the Word with Dave JenkinsIn this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explores why the authority of Scripture is not optional for Christians. In a culture that minimizes truth and elevates personal opinion, the Word of God remains our final, sufficient, and binding authority for faith and life.

Praise the Lord, All Nations – Psalm 117 Series: Walking Through the PsalmsSpeaker: Dave JenkinsScripture: Psalm 117:1–2 In today’s episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 117:1–2—the shortest chapter in the Bible, yet one of the most profound. This global call to praise reminds us that the Lord’s steadfast love and enduring faithfulness extend to all peoples and point us to Christ’s finished work. Psalm 117:1–2 (ESV)Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples!For great is his steadfast love toward us,and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.Praise the LORD! Main Themes God’s heart for the nations The covenant love of God (hesed) Unchanging faithfulness Christ’s fulfillment in Romans 15:11 For more Christ-centered resources, visit:https://servantsofgrace.org For more from the Psalms on YouTube.  

The Danger of “Just Me and My Bible” ChristianityAnchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins – July 31, 2025In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins addresses a subtle but spiritually dangerous mindset: “It’s just me and my Bible—I don’t need the church or theological voices to help me.”Listen or WatchEpisode SummaryDave walks through the dangers of interpreting Scripture in isolation, disconnected from church history, sound teachers, and the local body of Christ. He explains the difference between solo scriptura and sola Scriptura, drawing from Scripture, church history, and pastoral experience.Scriptures Referenced2 Peter 1:20–21Ephesians 4:11–14Acts 8:30–31Hebrews 13:17Proverbs 18:1Colossians 3:16Reflection QuestionsAm I learning from others or isolating myself?How am I engaging with my local church?Who can I ask for biblical wisdom this week?Recommended ResourcesThe Word Explored by Dave JenkinsCheck out Anchored in the Word at YouTube and Servants of Grace.