Episode
Psalm 123 Explained: Looking to God for Mercy Amid Contempt
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- Reading the Bible Daily
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 352
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Summary
Psalm 123 teaches believers to lift their eyes to the Lord and depend on His mercy in the midst of contempt, opposition, and hardship. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how this Song of Ascents calls God's people to humble dependence, patient waiting, and confident trust in the Lord's sovereign care. Psalm 123 ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who endured rejection and mockery yet entrusted Himself completely to the Father. Listeners will learn how to respond biblically to opposition, wait upon God's mercy, and find lasting hope in His grace through Christ. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/