What are the differences between Kings and Chronicles? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark Elder, Todd Anders, about 1 Chronicles 9-13 and discusses the differences how Kings and Chronicles may share similar stories, but they are written to different audiences and from different perspectives. Come celebrate 100 days of reading the Bible together with us! https://www.watermark.org/events/6472-celebrating-100-days-of-families-reading-the-bible
Apr 23, 2025•15 min
In today's episode, Zach Seitz talks with long time Watermark member, Braun Brown about 1 Chronicles 5-8. Braun helps us understand the tribe of Manasseh, and how they "whored" after other gods, rather than the one true God. We too can be tempted to place other things above God in our lives and today's episode is a good reminder to evaluate what those things may be. Additional Scriptures: Romans 5:8; Genesis 32; Psalm 16:9; 1 Peter 2; Psalm 73:28 Come celebrate 100 days of reading the Bible toge...
Apr 22, 2025•9 min
Why are the first four chapters of 1 Chronicles geneologies? What is the importance of geneologies and how should we think about them? Today, Seth Mather discusses 1 Chronicles 1-4 and helps us to understand the geneologies we see in the first 9 chapters of 1 Chronicles, and how they show God continued love for His people. Come celebrate 100 days of reading the Bible together with us! https://www.watermark.org/events/6472-celebrating-100-days-of-families-reading-the-bible...
Apr 21, 2025•9 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses 2 Kings 22-25, where the kingdom of Judah falls into exile due to their sin and disobedience to God. These chapters remind us that even kings can not outrun the destruction of sin and that we are all in need of the better king, Jesus. Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025
Apr 19, 2025•12 min
In today's episode, Zach Seitz and Watermark member, Julie Breedlove, discuss 2 Kings 20:8-11 and Hezekiah's trust in the Lord, even in the face of great adversity. We can learn from Hezekiah's reliance on the Lord that God is faithful to his people, and to us, despite our sin. Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025
Apr 18, 2025•14 min
How do we view the imperfect split kingdom in light of the eternal kingdom that we are promised in 2 Samuel 7? Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Nate Alvis, about 2 Kings 15-17. They discuss the Davidic covenant and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of this covenant. Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025 Learn more about our Middle School ministry: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/wake Come celebrate 100 Days of reading the Bible with us! https://w...
Apr 17, 2025•19 min
How does the man who touches Elisha come back to life? In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member, David Hope about 2 Kings 10-14, specifically 2 Kings 13. David discusses the events of the man coming back to life, God's display of power, and how we view this in light of Easter. Hear more from David Hope: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-036-ecclesiastes-8/id1600151923?i=1000645850556 Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025...
Apr 16, 2025•13 min
In today's episode, Graham Shelby discusses 2 Kings 9-10 and the life of king Jehu. Graham helps us understand how we can have zeal for God, yet balance our external zeal for Him with our internal adoration of Him. Additional References: Titus 2:14; Mark 12:29-30; Romans 12:11; Colossians 3:23; Psalm 27:4; 2 Cor. 3:18; Hebrews 10:24 Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025
Apr 15, 2025•17 min
Who was Naaman and what can we learn from the story of his healing? How do we grow a heart for suffering? As we kick off our study of the book of 2 Kings, Graham Shelby, Watermark’s College Ministry Director, takes off the podcast to talk about Naaman’s Leprosy. Graham previously taught today’s chapters at Watermark’s Men’s Bible Study! To hear a more in-depth teaching on today’s passage check out Graham’s Men’s Bible Study Message: https://www.watermark.org/message/11998-lesson-12-2-kings-5-8-s...
Apr 14, 2025•16 min
What are we to make of the Lord permitting lying spirits to deceive people? How can God send a lying spirit? Who or what is the lying spirit? And what are we to make of King Ahab’s life? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter walks us through the over arching story of King Ahab’s life and takes a look at a few of the toughest verses in today’s reading in 1 Kings. Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025
Apr 12, 2025•12 min
Why is Elijah so important? Today, Emma Dotter and Zach Seitz discuss who Elijah was and also discuss the role of prophets in the Old Testament. Emma and Zach talk through the significant events of 1 Kings 18 and Elijah's question to God's people, "Who will you follow?" Come celebrate 100 Days of Reading the Bible with us! https://www.watermark.org/events/6472-celebrating-100-days-of-families-reading-the-bible Got Questions article: https://www.gotquestions.org/prophet-Old-Testament.html...
Apr 11, 2025•14 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Dre Williams, about 1 Kings 11-14. They answer the questions: "is God unjust to kill someone who was deceived?" and "why is the Man of God responsible for being deceived?" Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025 Come celebrate 100 Days of Reading the Bible with us! https://www.watermark.org/events/6472-celebrating-100-days-of-families-reading-the-bible Learn more about Re:gen: https://www.watermark.org/mi...
Apr 10, 2025•17 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses 1 Kings 8-10 and the warnings that are given by God to his people during the dedication of the temple. Emma examines King Solomon and helps us see the importance of continued reliance on God, even with success, wealth, or fame.
Apr 09, 2025•9 min
In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks about 1 Kings 5 and discusses the building of the temple. Emma helps us understand the relationship between the temple and the presence of God and how, through Jesus, we are considered temples of the Holy Spirit. Additional References: 2 Corithians 4:7; John 1:29; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Peter 1:3 Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025
Apr 08, 2025•20 min
How do we reconcile Solomon's ask for wisdom with the decisions that he makes later on in scripture? In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Valerie Klimko about Solomon's progression in his faith and how we too are tempted to give into our flesh and in need of the greater king, Jesus. Addition Scriptures: James 1:5; Proverbs 4:23
Apr 07, 2025•15 min
Why was God so angry with Israel? Why was God going to destroy Jerusalem? In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses how God's anger in 2 Samuel 22-24 is not random, but rather shows His justice and holiness in response to the rebellion of His people. Join us for Easter at Watermark! https://www.watermark.org/easter-2025
Apr 05, 2025•10 min
Why are we moving bones? In today's episode, Parker Primrose and Watermark member, Kim Dickerson, discuss 2 Samuel 18-21 where some actions of David's men were disobedient and disgraceful to God's laws for his people. Kim explains how David's reburying of the bones was an action of repentance toward God, and the importance of having a heart of obedience towards the Lord.
Apr 04, 2025•17 min
Today, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Sierra Sanchez, discuss Ahithophel hanging himself and how Christians are to think about suicide. Sierra reminds us that it is always good to ask the hard questions to those who appear to be struggling and that in Christ we always have hope. Re:gen information: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery
Apr 03, 2025•21 min
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.watermark.org/easter-2025 Check out Bo's previous episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-0...
Apr 02, 2025•17 min
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!
Apr 01, 2025•15 min
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
Mar 31, 2025•14 min
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
Mar 29, 2025•12 min
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
Mar 28, 2025•22 min
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?
Mar 27, 2025•24 min
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; Deuteronomy 6:4-6; 1 John 4:19 Find out about Shoreline! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shoreline...
Mar 26, 2025•19 min
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.
Mar 25, 2025•17 min
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 Watermark's doctrinal statement on the Holy Spirit: https://www.watermark.org/about/full-doctrinal-statement...
Mar 24, 2025•11 min
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.
Mar 22, 2025•13 min
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/id1600151923?i=1000668453167
Mar 21, 2025•9 min
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 previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-059-judges-1-4/id1600151923?i=1000698560215...
Mar 20, 2025•15 min
