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In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Bo Richardson, discuss David's sin in 2 Samuel 12, and what we can learn from David's imperfection. They discuss how we can understand God's actions in the situation with Bathsheba's baby.  Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 51 Got Questions Article: https://www.gotquestions.org/David-Bathsheba-child.html Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www....

Why is the Davidic covenant so important? Why is this so important to David and Israel? In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses 2 Samuel 5-9 and why the Davidic is part of the blueprint for God's redemption plan, leading directly to Jesus.  Learn more about Year of the Word at https://www.watermark.org/series/1667 Join us in celebrating 100 Days of Reading God's Word! 

Who is really king? What is happening in this very confusing course of events? Today, Emma Dotter helps us understand the transitions taking place between 1 Samuel and the start of 2 Samuel.  Learn more about the 100 Day Celebration! https://www.watermark.org/events/6472-year-of-the-word-celebrating-100-days-of-families-reading-the-bible

Saul and Jonathan are both dead. What happens now? Today, Seth Master and Watermark Elder, Mickey Fredrich discuss the closing of 1 Samuel and what is to come as we enter into 2 Samuel. Sacred Pace Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Pace-Hearing-Aligning-Yourself/dp/0785223371  Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025

What are we to make of the power of the medium that Saul consults? In today's episode, Christy Chermak discusses 1 Samuel 26-28 with The Porch Director, Kylen Perry to help us understand the warning of entertaining sin this passage gives each of us.  If you are in your 20s or 30s, come join us on Tuesday nights for The Porch! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/the-porch

Today Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark sent missionaries Isaac and Kacie Mann to talk through 1 Samuel 23-25 and highlight what God has been doing as they serve in Indonesia. Listen to hear how we read this text in light of Christ, the ultimate Anointed One, and how we can respond in light of his Kingship in our lives. How do we respond to the King?

In today's episode, Watermark's Student Director, Jermaine Harrison, talks with Shoreline Director, Will McIlroy about 1 Samuel 20-22. They dive into an understanding of the laws around the holy bread and whether it was a sin for David to eat it. They examine the Scripture to uncover the true heart of God within this story. Additional References: Lev. 24:5-9; Matthew 12; 2 Corinthians 3; Deuterono...

In today's episode, Zach Seitz talks with Watermark member Hank Hoaglund discuss the events of 1 Samuel 18-19, and David's responses through Psalms to Saul's actions against him. We see David's faith in God regardless of the sufferings he was experiences. 

What are we to make of the spirit of the Lord departing from Saul? What is the harmful spirit tormenting him? In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses 1 Samuel 16-17 and shares insights into this story.  Additional References:  Exodus 35:8; 1 Kings 6; 1 Corinthians 3:16; John 16:7-11; John 3:8; Ephesians 1:13-14 Link to Got Questions: https://www.gotquestions.org/evil-spirit-Saul.html Link Waterm...

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson discusses 1 Samuel 14-15 and answers the question "If God regretted his action in making Saul king, does that mean God makes mistakes?" Lauren looks at this passage in light of the whole story and God's promise of the perfect king.

In today's episode  Bobby Durning and Seth Master talk through 1 Samuel 12:17-18 answering the questions: Why was it an evil thing for the Israelites to ask God for a king? How should we think about Samuel's warning to the people? Additional References:  Genesis 2:15-17; Exodus 20:1-20; Numbers 7:8-9 Listen to Seth's previous episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-175-psalm-90/id1600151...

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark Institute member Zach Seitz about 1 Samuel 8-10, where the Israelites ask God for an earthly king, demonstrating their lack of trust in God's faithfulness and plan for His people.  Additional References:  Exodus 19:6; Ezekiel 36:26 Learn about the Watermark Institute: https://www.watermarkresources.com/ministries/institute Listen to Zach's p...

 In today's episode Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Noah Taylor from Watermark South Dallas about 1 Samuel 5-7 discussing who Samuel's role and authority as a prophet. They also discuss the importance of repentance in our heart posture toward the Lord. Check out Watermark South Dallas! https://www.watermark.org/southdallas

In today's episode, Women's Community Director, Mandy Sisco, talks with Watermark member Brittany Dunn about Hannah's experience in 1 Samuel 1 with infertility and how you can hold deep pain and deep trust in the Lord at the same time. Additional scripture referenced: Romans 8:28, Psalm 23, Psalm 6 To learn more about Watermark's Shiloh ministry, check out this link: https://www.watermark.org/mini...

In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Join the Journey assistant, Nina Durning, discuss the book of Ruth. They break down what is happening when Ruth "uncovers Boaz's feet" and how this small story connects to God's grander story of Jesus being our ultimate redeemer.  Got Questions Article on Ruth: https://www.gotquestions.org/spread-corner-garment.html

In today's episode, Sierra Sanchez, Women's Director for  Re:generation, talks about Gibeah's crime and how God is the ultimate comforter to those who have experienced destruction and pain from this world. For those who have experienced abuse, may this episode be an encouragement to you that Jesus can redeem your story and desires to be close to you.  Hear more from Sierra: https://podcasts.apple....

Triumph or tragedy? How should we think about Samson's successes and mistakes? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss this story and how Samson's choices reflect his heart and spiritual sight for the Lord.   Additional References: Isaiah 53

What was the Nazarite vow? In today's episode, Emma Dotter explains what the Nazarite vow was and how Samson's vow was broken repeatedly, and yet, God did not disqualify him from being used for God's purposes.  Additional References: 2 Corinthians 12:9

How do we make sense of God sending an evil spirit to Abimelech? In today’s episode, Join the Journey staff member Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Ethan Howard discuss the downward cycle of the Israelite nation due to unfaithfulness and how God shows His glory and fulfills His good plan despite the sinfulness of man. If God is sovereign over evil, then He can redeem evil and use it for...

Why does God indulge Gideon's constant doubting? What's this about a female judge? Today Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark member Ben Brown to examine Gideon and Deborah's life and faith in Judges 5-8. The fleece was not just about Gideon testing God's power but questioning God's presence. Faith isn't about having all the answers but trusting the One who does. Gideon and Deborah's stories reminds...

What is happening during the beginning of Judges? Why are the judges necessary? Today Emma Dotter is joined with Watermark Institute student Zach Seitz to talk through Judges 1-4. Despite the cycle of sin and unrepentance, we can read it in light of the hope found in Christ.  Find out more about the Watermark Institute: https://www.watermarkresources.com/ministries/institute

Why does Joshua say the people are not able to obey God? Listen as Lauren Atkinson and Katie Shemanske recap the book of Joshua, discussing how the people remember and respond to who God is and how our response to him ought to be one of obedience.     Check out Katie's former episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-209-acts-20/id1600151923?i=1000583260101

How can we understand the boundaries of the land today? Today, Emma Dotter helps us understand the established boundaries of the land in Joshua 18-20 and how God's boundaries are given to us for our good and to show God's faithfulness in his promises. 

In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Rob Barry, about Caleb in Joshua 14-17. Rob discusses Caleb's faithfulness to the Lord, despite the consequences of Israel's disobedience.  Additional References:  Joshua 1:8; Joshua 3:10; Joshua 13; Matthew 28:20

"In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Dylan Jackson about Joshua 10-13. They discuss what the Book of Jasher was and why it is referenced in Joshua. Learn how to serve at Watermark: https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermark Learn more about Merge: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/merge"