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S3:163 Psalm 78 Aug 20, 2024

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Why did the psalmist feel the need to remind readers of everything the Lord did for them? Today, Ben Krejci and Ethan Howard are jumping into Psalm 78 and talking about how we know who God is because of how he has revealed himself. God is the initiator of his relationship with Israel, even in their sin. He consistently pursues them despite their sin and rebellion. This psalm shows us who God is, who we are, and who we are in right relationship to Him in Christ. As we look back at how God was faithful to Israel, we can be reminded of how He is always faithful to us today.

Additional Scriptures Referenced:

1 Peter 2:9 – "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”

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S3:162 Psalm 77 Aug 19, 2024

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Is it possible for God's steadfast love to cease? And is it okay for us to ask that? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark staff member Lauren Atkinson to talk about Psalm 77 and how we wrestle with doubt that comes from suffering. When Asaph is in suffering, he is honest with God and calls himself to remember God's faithfulness in his life. Jesus Christ has shown us that His love for us could never cease.
Additional Scripture Referenced:
Psalm 73 – "why do the wicked prosper?"
Isaiah 9:6 – the Messiah is "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God"
Romans 8:39 – "nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus"
John 17:23 – "you loved them even as you loved me"
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S3:161 Psalm 76 Aug 16, 2024

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"If we don't appreciate the wrath of God, we are minimizing what Jesus accomplished on the cross." In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark member John Michael Davis talk about how when we take sin lightly, that hinders us from understanding the fullness of the gospel.
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S3:160 Psalm 75 Aug 15, 2024

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When the world feels like it is spinning out of control, how do you remind yourself that God is the one who steadies the pillars? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark member Amber H. dive into Psalm 75 and talk about how God is just and executes good judgement. Because of this, we can sing praises to the Lord no matter the circumstance.
Additional Scripture Referenced:
Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Psalm 33:4-5, “For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.”
2 Peter 3:9, " The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance."
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S3:159 Psalm 74 Aug 14, 2024

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Who or what is a Leviathan? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark high school senior Tee Parker dive into Psalm 74 and the different interpretations of Leviathan. Whether the Leviathan was a myth about chaos or a real sea serpent creature, we can know that when facing evil and enemies of God, we can trust that in the struggle, God will be faithful to deliver us.
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S3:158 Psalm 73 Aug 13, 2024

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How can we learn from verses we may not easily understand? Today, Join the Journey staff member Lauren Atkinson considers the context while studying Psalm 73. The author, Asaph, was a righteous man who was despondent as he saw the prosperity of the wicked. When we see the wicked prosper, we can look to God for wisdom in discerning the future, and realize that first: purity, obedience and faithfulness are not for nothing, and second: that in God’s presence, there is fulness of joy.
Additional Scripture referenced:
2 Timothy 3:16, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”
Hebrews 11:24-25, “By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.”
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S3:157 Psalm 72 Aug 12, 2024

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Today, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Ben Solomon, who serves with School Impact to reach students and parents of local schools. In Psalm 72, Solomon describes a just king, but how does that relate to our call as Christians today? Ben walks us through how Psalm 72 is a picture of God’s heart for children in poverty and how we as believers can respond. No matter our decisions on education, our conversations should reflect the love of Christ and his heart for children of every socioeconomic status.
Additional Scripture Referenced:
Ephesians 4:29 – "let no unwholesome talk come out of our mouths"
Colossians 4:6 – "let your speech always be gracious"
For more of Ben’s story, check out his previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-235-nehemiah-13/id1600151923?i=1000637165655
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S3:156 Psalm 71 Aug 09, 2024

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How can we balance petitioning God for help while placing our confidence in Him? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Join The Journey staff member Lauren Atkinson to talk through Psalm 71. David appeals to God’s righteousness and asks for God’s refuge while recounting God’s faithfulness in the past, present and future. This psalm provides a model for how we can pray as we praise God for His character and ask Him to act according to who He is. We know now that David's prayer for salvation and deliverance in God's righteousness is answered fully and finally in Christ.
Additional Scripture mentioned:
Colossians 2:9-10, “For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.”
1 Corinthians 1:30, “And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.”
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S3:155 Psalm 70 Aug 08, 2024

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Why does the Lord sometimes delay instead of helping us right away? Today Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member Sara Fusco to talk through Psalm 70 and why sometimes God makes us wait. In a world of instant gratification, God often uses waiting to grow our patience, trust and dependence on Him. What if God asking us to wait is actually out of an overflow of his love for us? If God is asking us to wait, and God is always good, then waiting must be good too. God will always use waiting for our good and His glory as He uses it to make us more like Jesus Christ.
Additional Scripture Referenced:
Romans 5:3-5 – "hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us."
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S3:154 Psalm 69 Aug 07, 2024

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How should we respond to God when we face despair? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and Join the Journey Intern Lauren Fricke go through Psalm 69 as David walks through deep despair yet turns to God in honesty and reliance. This psalm is a wonderful reminder of God’s faithfulness and protective hand when we go through the harder times of life.
Additional Scripture Referenced:
Isaish 43:1-3, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.”
John 15:25, “But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: They hated me without a cause”.
2 Thessalonians 3:3, “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one”.
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