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S4:062 Judges 13-15 Mar 13, 2025

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What was the Nazarite vow? In today's episode, Emma Dotter explains what the Nazarite vow was and how Samson's vow was broken repeatedly, and yet, God did not disqualify him from being used for God's purposes.

Additional References:

2 Corinthians 12:9

S4:061 Judges 9-12 Mar 12, 2025

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How do we make sense of God sending an evil spirit to Abimelech? In today’s episode, Join the Journey staff member Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Ethan Howard discuss the downward cycle of the Israelite nation due to unfaithfulness and how God shows His glory and fulfills His good plan despite the sinfulness of man. If God is sovereign over evil, then He can redeem evil and use it for our good and His glory.

Additional Scripture Referenced:

Genesis 50:20, “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”

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S4:060 Judges 5-8 Mar 11, 2025

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Why does God indulge Gideon's constant doubting? What's this about a female judge? Today Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark member Ben Brown to examine Gideon and Deborah's life and faith in Judges 5-8. The fleece was not just about Gideon testing God's power but questioning God's presence. Faith isn't about having all the answers but trusting the One who does. Gideon and Deborah's stories reminds us that though God's choices may not always make logical sense to us, God shows his grace and power using imperfect people.

Additional Scriptures Referenced:

Matthew 12:38-42 – sign for what God has already done

S4:059 Judges 1-4 Mar 10, 2025

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What is happening during the beginning of Judges? Why are the judges necessary? Today Emma Dotter is joined with Watermark Institute student Zach Seitz to talk through Judges 1-4. Despite the cycle of sin and unrepentance, we can read it in light of the hope found in Christ.

Find out more about the Watermark Institute: https://www.watermarkresources.com/ministries/institute

S4:058 Joshua 21-24 Mar 08, 2025

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Why does Joshua say the people are not able to obey God? Listen as Lauren Atkinson and Katie Shemanske recap the book of Joshua, discussing how the people remember and respond to who God is and how our response to him ought to be one of obedience.
Check out Katie's former episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-209-acts-20/id1600151923?i=1000583260101

S4:057 Joshua 18-20 Mar 07, 2025

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How can we understand the boundaries of the land today? Today, Emma Dotter helps us understand the established boundaries of the land in Joshua 18-20 and how God's boundaries are given to us for our good and to show God's faithfulness in his promises.

S4:056 Joshua 14-17 Mar 06, 2025

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In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Rob Barry, about Caleb in Joshua 14-17. Rob discusses Caleb's faithfulness to the Lord, despite the consequences of Israel's disobedience.

Additional References:

Joshua 1:8; Joshua 3:10; Joshua 13; Matthew 28:20

S4:055 Joshua 10-13 Mar 05, 2025

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"In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Dylan Jackson about Joshua 10-13. They discuss what the Book of Jasher was and why it is referenced in Joshua. Learn how to serve at Watermark: https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermark Learn more about Merge: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/merge"

S4:054 Joshua 6-9 Mar 04, 2025

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How can the God of the Old Testament be good with all this death and destruction? What was the deal with Achan's sin? In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses Joshua 6:21 and 7:24-25, answering these questions. Emma talks about Israel's greatest mistake in these passages — not seeking the counsel of God during these events.

S4:053 Joshua 1-5 Mar 03, 2025

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In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Scott Jackson, Watermark missionary to Argentina, about their work in Argentina and the first few chapters of Joshua! They discuss Rahab and the commander of the Lord's army, their stories, and why their stories are significant.

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