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. Serve at Watermark: https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermarkLink to TA's message at Breakaway: https://vimeo.com/259378761
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S4:113 Nehemiah 1-4
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! https://a.co/d/inQS0US To subscribe to the Family Prayer Newsletter: You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898
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S4: 112 Ezra 8-10
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 7Check out the Join The Journey Devotionals here! https://www.jointhejourney.com/You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898
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S4:111 Ezra 4-7
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 1:22-25Check out the Join The Journey Devotionals here!https://www.jointhejourney.com/You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898
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S4:110 Ezra 1-3
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
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