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

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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. 

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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!
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How do we biblically navigate the Israelites divorcing their pagan wives in the book of Ezra? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark member Casey Crane wrap up Ezra focusing on the moral issue Ezra and the Israelites must call out and deal with.

Additional Scripture Referenced:

Deuteronomy 7; 1 Corinthians 7:12-14; 1 Peter 1:1-2; Romans 7

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In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark member Casey Crane discuss the adversity the Israelites go through as they rebuild the temple and the pressure they face to compromise to a pagan culture. Casey lays out 4 steps in growing in Scripture and resisting all things that set itself up against our walk with Christ: set your heart on Scripture, study it, do it, teach it. 

Additional Scripture Referenced:

2 Timothy 2:24-25; Proverbs 13:20; James 1:22-25

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In today's episode, Zach Seitz and Watermark member, Casey Crane, discuss Ezra 1-3 and talk about how the history of the time period, king Cyrus, and Persia contribute to the events and God's work in the book of Ezra. They also discuss the significance of the temple being rebuilt for God's people.  

Additional Scriptures: Daniel 5, 10; Jeremiah 25:11; Ephesians 2:19

Who was Cyrus? Why was he significant to the story of Israel? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Daniel King, talk about 2 Chronicles 36 and discuss how king Cyrus' story points us to Jesus and God's plan for his people. 

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Scriptures Referenced: Romans 1:24; 2 Samuel 7; Isaiah 45:1

To learn more about king Cyrus: https://www.compellingtruth.org/Cyrus-in-the-Bible.htm

In today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark member, Bobby Crotty, to discuss 2 Chronicles 32-34 where we see king Josiah's reign. Emma and Bobby talk about the impact of Josiah's influence while in he was in leadership and the principles we can learn from his actions.

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What was the significance of celebrating Passover? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Ann Holford and discusses the Feast of Passover. Ann helps us understand why Passover was so important to Israel and how Passover points to Jesus. 

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What examples of good and bad leadership do we see in these kings? What can we learn from them? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Chis Sherrod, talk about the pretenses that describe some of the kings in 2 Chronicles 24-27. Chris gives us lessons we can learn from these kings mistakes and helps us reflect on our own relationships with God in light of those lessons. 

Refereced Scriptures: Isaiah 66; Psalm 1:1-3