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. 

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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. 

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

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

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Check out Bo's previous episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-038-ecclesiastes-10/id1600151923?i=1000646235408

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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! 

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

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 

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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. 

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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?

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

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