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S3:213 Psalm 127 Oct 29, 2024

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Is hard work a waste? In today’s episode Emma Dotter and Watermark staff member Mandy Bagdanoff discuss what it means to put the Lord at the center of our life and labor. Our labor is in vain if the Lord is not the sole focus of our work.
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S3:212 Psalm 126 Oct 28, 2024

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God is a God who appreciates laughter and joy. Faithful Watermark member, Mary Anne Smiley joins Emma Dotter to talk about how she has personally connected with verse 5, "Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!"
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S3:211 Psalm 125 Oct 25, 2024

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What is the scepter of wickedness? In today’s episode, Join the Journey staff member Lauren Atkinson and faithful Watermark member Bill Aiken dive into Psalm 125 and discuss how in the Old Testament, staffs were symbols of power and leaders used them to lead the people of Israel. Bill then ties this symbol of power to the greater leader and perfect King, Jesus Christ.
Additional Scripture referenced:
Mark 12:30, “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
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S3:210 Psalm 124 Oct 24, 2024

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Emma Dotter shares that this Psalm shows us that David deeply understood that God was on his side. He put these truths in practice by reminding all of Israel that God does play a critical role in our lives despite undesirable circumstances we might live through and to remember who our God is.
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S3:209 Psalm 123 Oct 23, 2024

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Where are your eyes fixed? Are they on the Lord? Today Watermark student Chapman Penuel joins Emma Dotter to teach us about what it means to look at Christ and look away from things of the world. The Psalmist’s message in this passage points us to His greater return and triumph in Christ’s return. His ultimate mercy is our greatest reward and blessing.
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S3:208 Psalm 122 Oct 22, 2024

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What is the significance of Jerusalem for believers today? Today Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark staff member Matt Farlow to discuss how we relate to the traditions of the ancient Israelites while not being steeped in the tradition of the Jewish faith today. Even though we don’t hold fast to Jewish traditions as Christians, we can look at them and understand how they were completed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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S3:207 Psalm 121 Oct 21, 2024

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Where does our help come from? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark South Dallas member Jewel Blackwood cover Psalm 121 and discuss how David put his hope in God as his keeper and protector. Through Jesus, we have even more reason to hope because we always have God by our side living in us and protecting us.
Additional Scripture Referenced:
1 Corinthians 3:16, “Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?”
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S3:206 Psalm 120 Oct 18, 2024

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As believers we can read these psalms of ascent and be reminded of God's presence and His faithfulness. Today, Lauren Atkinson encourages us as she shares that we find our home in Christ and He is the justifier of those who are found in him.
Additional scripture mentioned in today's episode:
Jeremiah 29; Seek the peace
Romans 12; Live peaceably with all
Hebrews 11; They desire a better country
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S3:205 Psalm 119:89-176 Oct 17, 2024

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How does the law of the Old Testament apply to our lives today? In today’s episode covering Psalm 119:89-176, Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Ben Krejci talk about delighting in the law of the Lord and how it shows us both God’s character and our need for Him.
Additional Scripture Referenced:
Psalm 1, Delighting in God’s law
Psalm 13:1-2, “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?”
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S3:204 Psalm 119:1-88 Oct 16, 2024

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What do the heading titles in our Bible mean? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member Noah Treanseau to talk about the importance of noticing structure and organization in our Bibles, especially in Psalm 119:1-88. The acrostic nature of Psalm 119 communicates the comprehensive nature of God's Word. Even when there are things we don't fully understand about the Bible, we can trust God and bring our questions to Him. The fact that we don't have all the answers draws us to the One who does.
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