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Join us in today's episode with Emma Dotter and watermark member and devo-writer, Morgan Elliott! We are camping out in the book of Genesis 19 wrestling with some difficult concepts and stories. We end this episode better understanding being righteous vs. living in righteousness and the importance of community in our lives. 

What does it look like to trust God in the face of incredibly difficult circumstances? When life doesn't go as planned, where should we turn?  In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Jackie Michael to talk all about Genesis 18. For more information regarding Equipped Disciple visit: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/equipped-discipleFor more information regarding serving with international college students visit:https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/local-international

Today's episode discusses the hope found in Genesis 16-17 and ultimately the hope found in our God. Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark Member, Julie Fowler, diving into the depths of what genuine hopefulness in the midst of trial and struggle.Today's Challenge: Do you actually believe you serve a God who HEARS YOU and SEES YOU? What would it look like to operate in that hope today?For more information on the Shiloh Ministry: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shilohJoin The Journey Adult Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV27BLB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_23YV88FNJN4E08R8H7N9

Today, we are in Genesis 15 with Emma Dotter and High School Sophomore, Noah Roby. Emma and Noah discuss salvation in the Old Testament, covenants, salvation not based on works and how God's word was relevant then and is still relevant now. Today's challenge: Are you operating in a salvation based on works? Or are you accepting it for the free gift from God that it is? 

Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo-writer, Katie Mueller and we are discussing Genesis 14. What would a modern day Lot look like? Who is this infamous Melchizedek character and why is he so important? These questions and more are answered in this episode!Today's challenge: Like Lot, if you find yourself choosing the path of least-resistance today, press in and boldly face the opposition in front of you leaning on the confidence of the Lord. 

Generosity, humility, motive, and more! Emma Dotter is setting the scene for us in Genesis 13 on today's episode. She helps us break down this chapter to see exactly what we should be gleaning from the text. Today's Challenge: What is your motivation to why you do what you do? Our motives reflect what is important to us and who has the throne in our hearts. Who sits on the throne of YOUR heart?

What is the key to understanding the Old Testament? How is the Old Testament relevant to us or to the New Testament? Emma Dotter answers these questions for us in today's episode through Genesis 12. Today's Challenge: Have you been reading the Old Testament with a heart of irrelevance? What would it look like for your heart to be re-postured?

What is your view of God? Do you take him seriously? Are you building something for yourself or for him? In our episode today, Emma Dotter and devo writer, Julie Nicholson, are pressing into these questions and more centered around Genesis 11. Today's challenge: What has God called you to do for him and how can you walk faithfully in that today?Shift Ministry Link: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shift

Emma Dotter is joined by today's devo-writer, Sam Garner, as we camp out in Genesis 9-10. Our God is a lot bigger than we oftentimes give him credit for. Today, we leave this episode with a BIGGER view of God and a deeper understanding of Genesis 9-10.Today's Challenge: Are there any areas of your life where you may be celebrating sin and inviting others into it with you? Link to Adult Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV27BLB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_23YV88FNJN4E08R8H7N9

How did Noah fit all the animals on the ark? In this episode, Emma shows off her math skills as she presents research that demonstrates just how competent our God is! Link to adult journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV27BLB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_23YV88FNJN4E08R8H7N9