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In this special update, Dave Jenkins announces that Reading the Bible Daily with Dave will take a break through the end of 2026 and return, Lord willing, on January 1, 2027. Dave thanks listeners for joining him in the journey through God's Word and encourages Christians to remain grounded in Scripture during the break. The archive now contains 771 episodes, covering Genesis through Isaiah 11, and offers a helpful resource for continued Bible reading and study.

Isaiah 11 points to Jesus Christ, the Righteous Branch from the line of David. Dave Jenkins explains how this Spirit-anointed King rules with perfect justice, gathers His people from the nations, and will bring peace and restoration to all creation. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 10 reveals that God rules sovereignly over nations, rulers, and the events of history. Dave Jenkins examines God's condemnation of injustice, His use of Assyria as an instrument of judgment, the certainty of judgment on human pride, and His preservation of a faithful remnant. This chapter ultimately points to Christ, the King above every king, whose reign will never end. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 9 moves from darkness and judgment to the sure hope of God's promised Messiah. Dave Jenkins explains how this chapter points to Jesus Christ, the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Christ brings light to sinners, salvation to His people, and an everlasting kingdom that will never end. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 8 calls God's people to fear the Lord above every human threat, reject cultural panic, and stand firmly on God's Word. Dave Jenkins explains how this chapter reveals the certainty of God's promises, the danger of trusting worldly power, and the hope found in Christ, our refuge and cornerstone. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 7 brings us into a time of political fear and national crisis. King Ahaz must decide whether he will trust the Lord or rely on human solutions. Through Isaiah, God calls His people to stand firm in faith and gives the promise of Immanuel, God with us. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains the danger of fear and unbelief, the false appearance of religious faith, and the ultimate fulfillment of Isaiah 7:14 in Jesus Christ. Christ is Immanuel, God with us in suffering, uncertainty, and every trial. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 6 reveals the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, God's gracious provision of cleansing, and the call to faithful service. Dave Jenkins explains how Isaiah's vision points directly to Jesus Christ, whose atoning work removes the guilt of sinners and sends His people to serve Him faithfully. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 5 uses the song of the vineyard to expose Judah's covenant unfaithfulness. God had graciously cultivated and provided for His people, but He found injustice, corruption, pride, and rebellion instead of righteousness. Dave Jenkins explains the chapter's warnings about sin and judgment while pointing listeners to Christ, who perfectly obeyed where God's people failed and enables His people to bear spiritual fruit. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 4 turns from the devastation of judgment to God's promise of restoration. Dave Jenkins explains how the Branch of the Lord points to Jesus Christ, who cleanses His people from sin, makes them holy, and dwells with them in faithful protection. Scripture: Isaiah 4 Featured verses: Isaiah 4:2; Isaiah 4:5–6 For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 3 exposes the consequences of pride, corruption, rebellion, and misplaced trust in Judah and Jerusalem. Dave Jenkins explains how God removes false sources of security, judges corrupt leadership, and humbles human glory. This chapter calls God's people to reject self-exaltation, pursue humility, pray for righteous leadership, and look to Christ, the humble King who gives grace to the humble. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Isaiah 2 contrasts the future glory of God's kingdom with the pride and idolatry of fallen humanity. This episode calls us to walk in the Lord's light, abandon false security, and place our hope in Christ, the King whose kingdom endures forever. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In Isaiah 1, the Lord confronts Judah's rebellion, hypocrisy, injustice, and empty religious activity. God exposes the seriousness of sin while extending a gracious call to repentance: "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow" (Isaiah 1:18). Dave Jenkins explains how Isaiah 1 calls believers to reject mere outward performance, pursue genuine obedience and justice, and trust in the cleansing and redemption found in Jesus Christ alone. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Dave Jenkins introduces the book of Isaiah, surveying its central themes of God's holiness, judgment against sin, salvation by grace, the promised Messiah, and hope for the nations. Isaiah repeatedly directs God's people to the holy God who saves sinners through Christ. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this overview of Song of Solomon, Dave Jenkins considers the book's teaching on God's good design for marriage, purity, devotion, joy, and faithful covenant love. Song of Solomon stands against the cultural confusion surrounding love and intimacy by calling God's people to commitment shaped by His wisdom. This book also points beyond human marriage to the steadfast and sacrificial love of Christ for His church. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave with Dave: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Song of Solomon 8 closes with a vivid declaration of faithful covenant love: strong as death, unquenchable by many waters, and beyond any price. Dave Jenkins explains how this chapter calls Christians to purity, devotion, and enduring faithfulness while ultimately pointing to the unfailing covenant love of Christ for His people. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/