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S2:115 Joshua 6 Jun 16, 2023

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What does it mean that God devoted it to destruction? In this episode, Emma Dotter goes over Joshua 6, and specifically emphasizes God’s warning to be obedient in all things He commanded us to do.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

Leviticus 27:29: Set apart for destruction

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S2:114 Joshua 5 Jun 15, 2023

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The people’s hearts melted? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Chad Swank take us through Joshua 5, thinking specifically on how God leads us through and goes ahead of us in every situation in life.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

Deuteronomy 31: God will go before His people

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S2:113 Joshua 3 - 4 Jun 14, 2023

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Why is it so important to remember what God has done? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Matt Atchley lead us through Joshua 3-4. Specifically, they focus on the fruit that comes from looking back on the past at what God has done, and what it spurs believers on to do.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

John 10:10: Finding life to the full

Matthew 5:16: Live to give glory to God

Philippians 4:7 A peace that surpasses all understanding

1 Peter 2:12: Live such a life that those around see God

Daniel 6: The way we walk through trials reveals the God we serve

James 4: A mere mist of a life

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Listen to Matt’s first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-102-1-timothy-1/id1600151923?i=1000563442540

S2:112 Joshua 2 Jun 13, 2023

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Wait, but isn’t lying a sin? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Jessica Hoover lead us through Joshua 2, teaching us the difficulties on the topic of lying, and when it is okay or when it isn’t.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

Genesis 3:4: a lie from the serpent

Exodus 20:16, Proverbs 12:22, and Colossians 3:9: verses on lying

Exodus 1:15: Hebrew midwives lying

Acts 5: Ananias and Saphira lying and dying

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S2:111 Joshua 1 Jun 12, 2023

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Does God’s command to “be strong and courageous” extend to us today? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Collin Fletcher lead us through Joshua 1, focusing specifically on how God utilizes repetition to emphasize certain points throughout the Bible.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

John 1: repetition of the divinity of God

Proverbs: repetition of mouth, money, morals

John 17: repetition of the trinity’s unity

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BONUS: DEUTERONOMY OVERVIEW Jun 10, 2023

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How does our being obedient to the Lord’s commands lead to blessings or curses? In this episode, Emma Dotter gives a brief overview of Deuteronomy. She reminds us that obedience is always our best course of action.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

John 1:1: The Word was with God, and the Word was God

Hebrews 10:10: Because of Jesus’ work on the cross, we need no more atoning for our sins

Numbers 20:13: Moses’ disobedience

Psalm 119:11: The necessity of hiding God’s Word in our hearts

Additional Resources:

Got Questions Article: https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Deuteronomy.html

Bible Project Deuteronomy Overview: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/

Bible Project Deuteronomy, Torah Series: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/torah-deuteronomy/

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S2:110 Numbers 35 - 36 Jun 09, 2023

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Can God be both just and kind? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Hugh Stephenson lead us through Numbers 35-36, focusing specifically on how God kindness toward His people is manifested in His provision.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

Hebrews 4:14: Jesus is our great high priest

Psalm 71:18: We are called to proclaim

Acts 1:8: We are called to witness

Matthew 28:19-20: We are called to teach

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Check out Hugh’s first podcast episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-244-revelation-8-9/id1600151923?i=1000589345293

S2:109 Numbers 34 Jun 08, 2023

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How do you feel about the boundaries God has set for you in your life? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through Numbers 34. She focuses on how God’s boundaries show His promises and our limits.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

Acts 17:26: God determined the times and places of the nations

Psalm 16:6: The boundary lines are a delightful inheritance

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S2:108 Numbers 33 Jun 07, 2023

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How are we missing out on God’s promises when we are stuck somewhere we aren’t supposed to be? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Kendall Williams take us through Numbers 33. They also remind us that Jesus being mankind’s sacrifice has always been His Plan A.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

Numbers 13:25-33: Report of the spies

Hebrews 10: Christ is the perfect sacrifice

Deuteronomy 8-9: “Remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you”

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Listen to Kendall’s first episode from Numbers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-081-numbers-1-2/id1600151923?i=1000611288849

S2:107 Numbers 32 Jun 06, 2023

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How does sin “find you out?" In this episode, Emma Dotter and Tanner Wells lead us through Numbers 29, focusing specifically on the way what we consider to be compromises might really be sin.

Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:

Proverbs 14:12

Psalm 139:23-24

Genesis 4:9

Romans 3:23

Colossians 3:23

Jonah 2:8

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