How do we think about wisdom literature? Today Emma Dotter and Watermark Resident Theologian Garrett Wikle overview wisdom literature and dive into Proverbs 1-6 to discuss what wisdom is, why we need wisdom and how we gain wisdom. Through the book of Proverbs, God is pointing us to Himself. It highlights the greater redemptive story, as wisdom literature assumes we are in a right relationship with God, having been saved by God to abundant life in Christ and the flourishing found as we walk in Him and His design.

Ask God to show you if you are drifting toward any of these areas:

• Are you losing appetite for spiritual things?

• Are you becoming worldly minded?

• Are you no longer troubled by sin?

Additional Scripture Referenced:

Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 36:26 – God will remove our hearts of stone and give us hearts of flesh.

Hebrews 1:1-4 – "In these last days, God has spoken to us by His Son…"

1 John 1:8 – "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us."

To read A Heart Aflame for God by Matthew C. Bingham, check out this link: https://www.crossway.org/books/a-heart-aflame-for-god-hcj/?srsltid=AfmBOoqWYkB2w8aiXEEtLMTm4lUmSQ4nRgvMIS0TAAnrBx9xyjwAmTF7

Listen to Garrett's previous episode on Deuteronomy 17-20 here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/s4-046-deuteronomy-17-20/id1600151923?i=1000695013496

Is it even possible for mountains and seas to praise God? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Josh O'Neal, about the last 6 Psalms. They discuss how everything on earth praise God and how we also are created to praise the Lord as seen in Psalm 148.

Additional references: Colossians 1:16; Genesis 1; Luke 19:40; Romans 8:14

Respond in worship with Psalm 145 by Shane and Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhOUSFgvJnc

What's the deal with incense? What is the role of incense in the Bible? In today's episode, Ben Krejci talks with Watermark Worship Pastor, Jon Abel, about Psalms 137-143. Jon helps us understand why incense is referenced in the Psalms and it's role in other places in Scripture.

Additional References: Exodus 30:1-10; 34-38

Respond in worship with Psalm 139 by Leeland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrvDfU65vCQ

What's the deal with the oil on the head? Why do people raise their hands in worship? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Elijah Westover, about Psalms 131-136 to answer these questions.

Additional References: James 5:14; Psalm 23:5; Exodus 29:7; 1 Kings 8:54; Psalm 141:2; Lamentations 3:14; 1 Timothy 2:8; Colossians 3:16

Respond in worship with Psalm 34 by Shane & Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOzf0VrDNGU

What are the the Psalms of Ascent? Why are they significant to God's people? Today, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Bri Carlisle about Psalms 120-130 and the journey that God's people made to Jerusalem where they would sing these Psalms. Bri reminds us that these Psalms point to the never changing character of God and his love for us, even when we don't deserve it.

Respond in worship with Psalm 130 by Shane and Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=l8pCbtLeXzc&t=32m39s

Why is Psalm 119 so long? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Aaden Jones, talk about Psalm 119 and unpack why this is the longest chapter in the whole Bible.

Respond in worship with:

Who Else? by The Worship Initiative (feat. Hayden Browning): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FazTNF_zy28

Thy Word by Ellie Holcomb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmFzKYa6EHU

What are the headings of each section and what do they mean? Today Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark worship leader Grace Kerbel to walk through Psalm 115-118 and how we can daily remind ourselves of the goodness of God.

Additional Scripture referenced:

Deuteronomy 10:8-9 – the role of the Levites

Numbers 18:20 – the Lord is the Levites' portion and inheritance

Psalm 16:5; Lamentations 3:24 – additional references to "the land of the living" referring to the Levites' provision

Respond in worship with:

Goodness of God by The Worship Initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgoPHQNTy0M

O Praise the Name by Shane and Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiDRiWGWFOU

Cornerstone by The Worship Initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ56i6XKhKk

Learn more about the headings in the Bible here: https://www.gotquestions.org/divided-Bible-chapters-verses.html

Read this article on David's view of "the land of the living":

https://www.gotquestions.org/land-of-the-living.html

Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

What does the reference to Melchizedek mean in Psalm 110? Today on the podcast, Seth Master walks through Psalm 108-114 and shows how this points to our ultimate perfect King and Great High Priest, Jesus Christ.

Additional Scripture Referenced:

Hebrews 7 – the order of Melchizedek

Respond in worship with Before the Throne of God Above by The Worship Initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BozHkGMTlYI