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S4:122 Job 13-15 May 22, 2025

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Are God’s promises still true even in the face of suffering? In today’s episode, Watermark Care Director Wes Butler and Watermark Re:Generation staff member Michael Ziegler discuss Job 13-15 and how this passage reveals that suffering isn’t simple, it isn’t to be solved but endured, and it has a purpose that comes through the person of Christ.

Additional Scripture Referenced:

Psalm 103; James 5:7-11

Interested in Watermark’s Divorce Recovery Ministry? Check out the link below!

https://www.watermark.org/ministries/divorce-recovery

Christopher Ash Book: Trusting God in the Darkness: https://a.co/d/cqv3eof

S4:121 Job 9-12 May 21, 2025

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If we knew the reason why we were suffering, would it even ease the pain? In today's episode, Wes Butler talks with Watermark member, Randy Marshall, about Job 9-12 and how we can trust God for as long as we have left, even in the midst of suffering.

To learn more about Legacy: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/legacy

S4:120 Job 5-8 May 20, 2025

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In today's Care Team takeover, Wes Butler talks with Ben and LK Ortiz about Job 5-8 and remind us of where our true hope can be found during times of suffering. They explore the relationship between Job and his friends and explore what their hope was placed in when giving advice to Job. There is only one person that gives us the greatest hope in times of suffering, and his name is Jesus.

Additional References: Colossians 3:23; Ephesians 4:29

Refuge is a ministry for those battling chronic illness. For information to get connected, check out https://www.watermark.org/ministries/refuge

Christopher Ash Book: Trusting God in the Darkness: https://a.co/d/cqv3eof

S4:119 Job 1-4 May 19, 2025

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In today's episode, Wes Butler, Director of Care Ministries, kicks off our Care Team takeover of Job. He is joined today by Watermark member, Paula Veal, who serves in Grief Share here at Watermark. Together, they introduce us to the book of Job and help us understand the beginning conversation between God and Satan in Job 1-4.

To sign up for GriefShare: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/grief-recovery

Christopher Ash Book: Trusting God in the Darkness: https://a.co/d/cqv3eof

A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/71rXrVe

S4:118 Esther 6-10 May 17, 2025

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The Jews were threatened then triumphed. How do we understand God's providence in the book of Esther? In today's episode, Emma Dotter helps us understand the plot twist of Esther and the demonstration of God's soverienty, perfect timing, and justice.

Esther Bible Study by Beth Moore: https://a.co/d/45Cp5cH

S4:117 Esther 1-5 May 16, 2025

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Today, Emma Dotter discusses the first 5 chapters of Esther. Throughout these chapters, the name of God is not mentioned, raising the question, "Where is God's name in the book of Esther?" Emma helps us to see God's providence in the midst of this story, even when he isn't explicitly mentioned.

Esther Bible Study by Beth Moore: https://a.co/d/45Cp5cH

S4:116 Nehemiah 11-13 May 15, 2025

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In today's final episode of Nehemiah, Emma Dotter and Scott Sengbush talk about how Nehemiah was inspecting the work, holding the people to the expectations that God had set. The people's continued failings demonstrate the need for a change of heart in the people, which we have received through Christ and the Spirit of God.

S4:115 Nehemiah 8-10 May 14, 2025

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In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Scott Sengbush discuss Nehemiah 8-10, focusing on the response of God's people after hearing God's word. They chose repentance and turning back to God. How will you turn your heart toward the Lord today and reflect on the great things he has done for you?

Additional References: 2 Kings 22:13

Men's and Women's Bible Study link

Got Questions article: https://www.gotquestions.org/Feast-of-Tabernacles.html

S4:114 Nehemiah 5-7 May 13, 2025

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In today's episode, Emma Dotter is back with Watermark member, Scott Sengbush to talk about Nehemiah 5-7. Scott talks about the how Nehemiah's reliance on the Lord in the task that the Lord gave him and how we, too, should rely on the Lord to help us in our projects and work.

Serve at Watermark: https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermark

Link to TA's message at Breakaway: https://vimeo.com/259378761

S4:113 Nehemiah 1-4 May 12, 2025

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In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark staff member Scott Sengbush discuss Nehemiah 1-4. Scott walks us through Nehemiah focusing on his role as a project manager and how he approaches the three facets of management (resourcing, time, and scope) with a biblical mindset.
Here is TA’s sermon on Nehemiah last May!
https://www.watermark.org/message/10960-the-word-of-revival
Want to learn more about Nehemiah? Check out Nehemiah: A Pastoral and Exegetical Commentary by T. J. Betts!
https://a.co/d/inQS0US
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