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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 fullMatthew 5:16: Live to give glory to GodPhilippians 4:7 A peace that surpasses all understanding1 Peter 2:12: Live such a life that those around see GodDaniel 6: The way we walk through trials reveals the God we serveJames 4: A mere mist of a lifeCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Listen to Matt’s first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-102-1-timothy-1/id1600151923?i=1000563442540 

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 serpentExodus 20:16, Proverbs 12:22, and Colossians 3:9: verses on lyingExodus 1:15: Hebrew midwives lyingActs 5: Ananias and Saphira lying and dyingCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Women’s Bible study: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study Learn how to Love Our City: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city

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 GodProverbs: repetition of mouth, money, moralsJohn 17: repetition of the trinity’s unityCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Check out re:generation: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery 

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 GodHebrews 10:10: Because of Jesus’ work on the cross, we need no more atoning for our sinsNumbers 20:13: Moses’ disobediencePsalm 119:11: The necessity of hiding God’s Word in our heartsAdditional 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/ Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1

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 priestPsalm 71:18: We are called to proclaimActs 1:8: We are called to witnessMatthew 28:19-20: We are called to teachCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Check out Hugh’s first podcast episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-244-revelation-8-9/id1600151923?i=1000589345293 

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 nationsPsalm 16:6: The boundary lines are a delightful inheritanceCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1

 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 spiesHebrews 10: Christ is the perfect sacrificeDeuteronomy 8-9: “Remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you”Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Listen to Kendall’s first episode from Numbers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-081-numbers-1-2/id1600151923?i=1000611288849 

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 14:12Psalm 139:23-24Genesis 4:9Romans 3:23Colossians 3:23Jonah 2:8Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Check out The Porch: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/the-porch

If God is good, how do bad things happen? How could God command the children to be killed? Does God approve of genocide? How does God’s wrath show His love for His people? In this episode, Emma Dotter takes us through Numbers 31. In this passage, we are reminded of God’s absolute truth in every chapter of the Bible, despite the challenging subject. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Exodus 34: God’s character and the covenantNumbers 25: Midianite sexual immoralityExodus 22:24: Mistreating travelersGenesis 2:17: Adam’s sinRomans 5:12: Death through sinIsaiah 10: God uses secondary agentsJoel 2:13: God’s patience should lead to repentanceLeviticus 25:44, Deuteronomy 20:14 and 21:10-14, 2 Chronicles 28:8-10, Isaiah 14:2: How captive women were to be treatedCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1

What does it mean for a woman to "utter anything impulsively?" How should we think about vows and the power of our words? In today's episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark Member, Lauren Heiser, to talk all things Numbers 30.For more information regarding the Watermark College Ministry: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/college