Watts in the Word

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Watts in the Word Podcast

Join me, Chris Watts, as we dig into the most amazing book ever written and discover what it means for you and me!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    An Israel Without YHWH

    The last five chapters of the book of Judges doesn’t really seem to fit with the rest of the book. There are no judges, and the stories exist seemingly devoid of context. But these chapters serve as a conclusion that reinforces and solidifies the main themes of the book as a whole. What can we … Continue reading An Israel Without YHWH

  2. 9 SEPT

    A Study of Strength

    The story of Samson is both heroic and tragic. Samson’s supernatural strength creates several memorable moments, but his lack of any other kind of strength led him into sorrow, anger, and despair. What can we learn from this tragic judge? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Judges. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church … Continue reading A Study of Strength

  3. 9 SEPT

    Who Am I Relationally?

    In many ways humans are defined by their relationships to others. It can be easy to allow our individual identities to be subsumed by these connections. How does God expect our relationships to influence our identities, and how can we develop an identity in Christ while also righteously connecting with others? Click Here to Listen. … Continue reading Who Am I Relationally?

  4. 2 SEPT

    A Failed Judge

    The story of Judges is one of a steady decline in Israel away from God and further into unrighteousness. The judges themselves were not exempt from this digression. The sequence of Gideon-Jephthah-Samson highlights how even the leaders in Israel fell further and further from God. What can we learn from Jephthah’s failure? Click Here to … Continue reading A Failed Judge

  5. 2 SEPT

    Who Am I Politically?

    Politics dominates modern discourse, but what exactly are politics. What makes something political? And, most importantly, what does God expect of the Christian in regards to politics? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on developing an identity in Christ. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 1, 2024.)

  6. 26 AUG

    Who Am I Professionally?

    Most adults spend most of their waking hours at work, so it’s not surprising that working or professional identity becomes a central part of our sense of self. But what is the point of work in the Bible? What does God have to say about the role of work in our identity? Click Here to … Continue reading Who Am I Professionally?

  7. 19 AUG

    Who Am I Sexually?

    It’s not saying anything special to note that sexuality is at the heart of a lot of modern life, from advertising to politics to entertainment and culture. What does God have to say about human sexuality and gender, and how can we fit our sense of self into God’s design for humanity? Click Here to … Continue reading Who Am I Sexually?

  8. 12 AUG

    A Bramble Among Trees

    The story of Abimelech in Judges 9 is really the conclusion to Gideon’s story, and brings up many of the themes we have seen throughout our study of Judges: foreshadowing against kings, the rule of God versus the rule of men, and the tension between boldness and arrogance, insecurity and humility. Click Here to Listen. … Continue reading A Bramble Among Trees

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Join me, Chris Watts, as we dig into the most amazing book ever written and discover what it means for you and me!

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  • Creator
    Chris Watts
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    102
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