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/ministries/shiloh
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.com/us/podcast/s2-032-genesis-34/id1600151923?i=1000599525958 To find out about Courageous Hope: https...
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 our good and His glory. Additional Scripture Referenced: Genesis 50:20, “As for you, you meant evil ...
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 us that though God's choices may not always make logical sense to us, God shows his grace and power...
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"
How can the God of the Old Testament be good with all this death and destruction? What was the deal with Achan's sin? In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses Joshua 6:21 and 7:24-25, answering these questions. Emma talks about Israel's greatest mistake in these passages — not seeking the counsel of God during these events.
In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Scott Jackson, Watermark missionary to Argentina, about their work in Argentina and the first few chapters of Joshua! They discuss Rahab and the commander of the Lord's army, their stories, and why their stories are significant.
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson finishes our time in Deuteronomy by discussing how Deuteronomy 33-34 is recalling the teachings established earlier in the book, while looking ahead to the future that is to come for God's people.
What does it mean for the commandment and word of God to be near to us? In today’s episode, Watermark staff member Shane Rasch speaks about the power of Scripture and His Spirit in transforming our lives. Additional Scripture Referenced: 1 John 5:3, “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.” Interested in Merge? Check out the link below! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/merge Check out the Join The Journey Devotionals here! https://...
Does the Lord bring ruin upon his people? Today, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss Deuteronomy 28:63 & 29:29, and help us understand these challenging verses. Emma’s View: https://www.gotquestions.org/old-covenant.html Garrett’s View: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/progressive-covenantalism-and-new-covenant-theology/ Gather25 Information! https://www.gather25.com/
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson and Community Formation Director, Ryan Garrahan, discuss Deuteronomy 26-27 and answer the question: "What's up with all these curses?" Scriptures Referenced: 1 Chronicles 29; Joshua 8; Romans 3:10-11 Check out Ryan's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-242-isaiah-7-14-luke-1-5-45/id1600151923?i=1000638296374 To get involved in a Community Group, check out our Community Formation events! https://www.watermark.org/events/6429-men-s-and-wom...
What does it mean for the Israelites to blot out the memory of Amalek, but not forget? In today’s episode, Watermark’s staff member Emily Hope and JTJ staff Lauren Atkinson discuss the purpose of the law in revealing God’s character and regulating the Israelites’ behavior to protect them and help them flourish. Later in Deuteronomy 25, God tells the Israelites to remove the presence of the evil Amalekites. It was an ethical cleansing, not an ethnic cleansing that revealed God’s holiness and char...
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talked with Men's Community Director Kyle Aaron about Deuteronomy 21-23. They answer the questions, "How do we make sense of the laws about marrying female captives? Why would God command rebellious adulterers to be put to death?" Scriptures Referenced: John 8; Galatians 3:13
Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark’s Director of Equipping and Apologetics, Garrett Wikle, to talk through how Deuteronomy 17-20 informs our reading of the whole Bible. Listen as we see how these verses set us up to look for the one coming King, Jesus Christ, the perfect King who rules with all authority in heaven and on earth.
Deuteronomy 16:18 - What types of judges were appointed at this time in Israel's history?
How do we make sense of God testing the Israelites by sending false prophets? In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member, Parker Primrose, discuss Deuteronomy 13:3 and 9-10 to answer this question. To learn more about how to Foster and Adopt in Dallas: https://www.watermark.org/events/6419-foster-care-and-adoption-info-meeting Hear more from Parker! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-014-exodus-10-13/id1600151923?i=1000684216766
In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Shoreline Director, Will McIlroy discuss Deuteronomy 7-10 and discuss how we should think about God's discipline.
In today's episode, Watermark member Seth Master discusses Deuteronomy 4:24 and answers the question, "What does it mean for God to be a jealous God?"
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Emily Hope discuss the start of Deuteronomy. Emily explains Deuteronomy 2:30,34 & 3:6 and answers the question "Why do the Israelites 'devote the people to destruction'?" Additional Scriptures: Exodus 34:6-7 Learn more about Women's Bible Study: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study
In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark staff member, Noah Schatz, about Numbers 35-36. They explore the cities of refuge, what their purpose served, and why they were important. Noah explains how these cities refuge are a picture of the freedom and refuge we find in Christ. Check out the Porch for Young Adults: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/the-porch
In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses Numbers 34 and answers the question, "what can we learn from the boundaries God sets?"
Content Warning: May not be an appropriate topic for children. In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses the events of Numbers 31:13-18, answering the question: "how do we make sense of all this killing, specifically, the instruction surrounding children?" Emma also addresses how God is still good, even with having given these commands.
