1 Kings 15-16 can be a passage that is heavy, seeing that we heard about 5 horrible kings. Emma Dotter and Watermark’s Creative Director, David Penuel, unpack how we don’t have to be dismayed when evil doers gain power, wealth or influence. Learning about these evil kings can have believers turn to praise God for King Jesus, who will reign forever. 
 
 Additional Scriptures Referenced in Today’s Podcast:
 Psalm 73:12 & 19, “Behold, these are the wicked; always at ease…”
 Matthew 20:25-28, “The Son of Man are not to be served but to served…”
 
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All of these imperfect kings have wrong ideals for success. Where real success is being faithfulness. When we read 1 Kings, it is really important to keep the Gospels in mind. Israel’s bad kings point to the need for the greater King, King Jesus. Emma Dotter is here with today’s devo writer and Watermark’s City Engagement Coordinator, Parker Primrose. 
 
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 Find your Serve: https://www.watermark.org/events/5591-find-your-serve
 
 Impact Dallas: https://www.watermark.org/engage/neighborhood/impact-dallas
 
 Here is Parker’s previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-096-numbers-18-8-32/id1600151923?i=1000613969352
 
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A lion attack? A disobedient prophet? Today, our Join The Journey Watermark Institute fellow, Hannah Staubs, fills in for Emma and interviews Blake Broekemeier—one of Watermark’s High School Students. Hannah and Blake cover 1 Kings 13.
 
 
 Hear more from Blake in the episodes below: 
 How should Christians respond to mass shootings? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-should-christians-respond-to-mass-shootings/id1519875455?i=1000627448066
 Should Christians want to win? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-christians-want-to-win/id1519875455?i=1000603906076
 You get to choose your actions & not your consequences - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000628555620
 
 Additional scripture referenced in today’s episode:
 James 3:5 - the power of the tongue
 Proverbs 18:21 - you build up and you tear down with the same tongue
 
 
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Today, Emma Dotter unpacks the two unwise decisions made by the two “Boams”: Rehoboam and Jeroboam. Through the lens of Proverbs 3:5-6, Emma explains who without trusting in the Lord to guide in decisions we too can fall victim to decisions based on folly or insecurity. 
 
 Additional Scriptures in the passage: 
 
 Proverbs 11:4, “Where there is no guidance, a people falls…”
 Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
 
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We are looking at the last chapter of Solomon’s life, which is the beginning of the decline of the nation of Israel. For the man who was the wisest king who ever lived, we really see a huge character flaw and a vulnerability to fall into sin. Today Emma Dotter is joined with today’s devo writer Pon Sakungew! It wasn’t an over night change in the life of Solomon, it was a slow turn of compromises.
 
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It is generally understood that the main author of the book of Proverbs is Solomon. The Proverbs are the wisdom of the king who couldn’t live up to his own ideals, and they are simultaneously principles and not promises. Today Emma Dotter & Oren Martin dive into who understanding this book is helpful as we continue to learn about Solomon.
 
 Additional Scriptures in the podcast:
 Genesis 3:15, “Offspring will crush the head of the serpent.”
 Revelation 21 & 22
 Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child…”
 2 Peter 1:21, “Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 
 Proverbs 26:4-5, “Answer not a fool…Answer a fool…”
 Matthew 12:42, “Something greater than Solomon…”
 1 Corinthians 1:30, “Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom…”
 Colossians 1: “Fullness of God was pleased to dwell…”
 
 
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Starting off with the hilarious question you may have heard growing up, “Who do you think you are, the Queen of Sheba?” Emma Dotter is joined by today’s devo writer Steve Pennypacker. The Queen of Sheba was able to right see that Solomon’s wisdom and riches didn’t allude to himself, but all to the blessing of God. 
 
 
 Additional Scriptures in the podcast:
 Deuteronomy 17:16 Rules for Kings of Israel
 Psalm 20: “some trust in chariots and some in horses…”
 
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Starting to drift, not stewarding what God gave him well, and that is resulting in a lack of obedience in his actions. Emma Dotter is joined today on the podcast with Wendy Park, who is today’s devo writer. Wendy challenges us with this quote, “I will be faithful to the things he has called me to be faithful to, for the time he has called me to be faithful to them.” 
 
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 Additional Scripture in the passage:
 Leviticus 25:23, “The land shall not be sold irrevocably; for the land is mine…”
 
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The whole point of the temple was for God to be with his people, Israel. Today Emma Dotter is joined by today’s devo writer and Watermark Elder, Ben Caldwell. These friends challenge us that we don’t want to miss the hope that is found in this passage. God brings restoration knowing full well that his people would rebel. We need to long for intimacy with God more than any temporal thing. 
 
 Additional Scriptures used in this passage:
 
 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 
 
 Proverbs 13:24, “A man who spares the rod hates his son…”
 
 Hebrews 12:11, “For the moment of all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later is yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” 
 
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As we continue to learn about temple construction, today Emma Dotter shows us from 1 Kings 7 Solomon’s divided heart, and the willingness of Hiram of Tyre. Hiram used the gifts he receive from God for the building of the temple. What a correct usage of his gifts! 
 
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 Additional Scripture in this passage:
 Exodus 35:30-35, Bezalel and Ohiliab
 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, “Varieties of gifts”
 1 Peter 4, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another,”
 
 
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