In today's episode, Watermark members Rebekah and Michael Banks explore the apostle John's initial greeting to the seven churches and doxology as they explain the reign and rule of Jesus Christ in the book of Revelation. May we be reminded of the hope we have in Christ. Additional Scripture referenced in today's episode: Genesis 2:3, "Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done." Exodus 3:14, "God said to Moses, 'I am who I am.'" Daniel 7:13, "...with the clouds of heaven" Zechariah 12:10, "When they look on me, on him whom they have pierced, they shall mourn for him" Order our NEW Join The Journey Jr. Discussion cards to help you and your family study the Bible together: https://my.watermark.org/registration?RegistrationInstanceId=4093 You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 Check out today's Join The Journey devo: https://www.jointhejourney.com/today

Merry Christmas!! Lauren Atkison takes us through the Christmas story in Luke 2:4-21, discussing the promises that Jesus fulfills and reminding us that Jesus' reason for coming was to bring salvation to all mankind.

Additional Scriptures:
Jeremiah 33:14

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! Today, Emma Dotter talks with Ben Krejci about the foreshadowing of salvation being for both the Jew and the Gentile seen in the wise men's visit to the baby Jesus as seen in Matthew 2:7-12.

We hope you will join us for Christmas at Watermark! Information at the link: https://www.watermark.org/christmas

What do we do when the story of Christmas has become repetitive and familiar to us? Today our very own Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss Matthew 2:1-6 and the anticipation of the Wise Men. Our response to the story of Christmas should mirror them as they respond rightly to the incarnation of the Christ.

Scriptures Referenced: Genesis 1:1-27

In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses Micah 5:2-5 and how Jesus' eternal nature reminds us that he is the eternal king, our shepherd who cares and loves for us, and the one who gives us true peace.

Year of the Word Prayer Service
January 5th in the Watermark Chapel from 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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How have you seen God show up in your life? What do you learn about God from these “holy moments?” Today Seth Master breaks down Luke 2:19-20 in the continuation of our advent series.

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Today, Lauren Atkinson and Ashley Lawrence discuss Luke 2:13-18 and how the day Jesus was born was not just a random day, but an ordained, appointed time by God for the glory of God and peace for his people.

Additional Scriptures:
Colossians 1:16 - All things were created through him.
Galatians 4

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Why were shepherds the first ones to hear about the birth of Jesus? Today, Emma Dotter gives context about the shepherds in Luke 2:8-14 and how God comes to everyone with the good news of Jesus, regardless of status or position.