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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. 

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.

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson finishes our time in Deuteronomy by discussing how Deuteronomy 33-34 is recalling the teachings established earlier in the book, while looking ahead to the future that is to come for God's people. 

What does it mean for the commandment and word of God to be near to us? In today’s episode, Watermark staff member Shane Rasch speaks about the power of Scripture and His Spirit in transforming our lives.     Additional Scripture Referenced:  1 John 5:3, “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.”    Interested in Merge? Check out the link...

Does the Lord bring ruin upon his people? Today, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss Deuteronomy 28:63 & 29:29, and help us understand these challenging verses.     Emma’s View: https://www.gotquestions.org/old-covenant.html    Garrett’s View: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/progressive-covenantalism-and-new-covenant-theology/    Gather25 Information! https://www.gather25.com/

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson and Community Formation Director, Ryan Garrahan, discuss Deuteronomy 26-27 and answer the question: "What's up with all these curses?"    Scriptures Referenced:   1 Chronicles 29; Joshua 8; Romans 3:10-11    Check out Ryan's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-242-isaiah-7-14-luke-1-5-45/id1600151923?i=1000638296374    To get involved in a...

What does it mean for the Israelites to blot out the memory of Amalek, but not forget? In today’s episode, Watermark’s staff member Emily Hope and JTJ staff Lauren Atkinson discuss the purpose of the law in revealing God’s character and regulating the Israelites’ behavior to protect them and help them flourish. Later in Deuteronomy 25, God tells the Israelites to remove the presence of the evil Am...

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talked with Men's Community Director Kyle Aaron about Deuteronomy 21-23. They answer the questions, "How do we make sense of the laws about marrying female captives? Why would God command rebellious adulterers to be put to death?"    Scriptures Referenced:   John 8; Galatians 3:13

Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark’s Director of Equipping and Apologetics, Garrett Wikle, to talk through how Deuteronomy 17-20 informs our reading of the whole Bible. Listen as we see how these verses set us up to look for the one coming King, Jesus Christ, the perfect King who rules with all authority in heaven and on earth. 

Deuteronomy 16:18 - What types of judges were appointed at this time in Israel's history?

 How do we make sense of God testing the Israelites by sending false prophets? In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member, Parker Primrose, discuss Deuteronomy 13:3 and 9-10 to answer this question.     To learn more about how to Foster and Adopt in Dallas: https://www.watermark.org/events/6419-foster-care-and-adoption-info-meeting    Hear more from Parker! https://podcasts.app...

In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Shoreline Director, Will McIlroy discuss Deuteronomy 7-10 and discuss how we should think about God's discipline.

In today's episode, Watermark member Seth Master discusses Deuteronomy 4:24 and answers the question, "What does it mean for God to be a jealous God?"

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Emily Hope discuss the start of Deuteronomy. Emily explains Deuteronomy 2:30,34 & 3:6 and answers the question "Why do the Israelites 'devote the people to destruction'?"    Additional Scriptures:  Exodus 34:6-7    Learn more about Women's Bible Study: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study

In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark staff member, Noah Schatz, about Numbers 35-36. They explore the cities of refuge, what their purpose served, and why they were important. Noah explains how these cities refuge are a picture of the freedom and refuge we find in Christ.     Check out the Porch for Young Adults: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/the-porch

In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses Numbers 34 and answers the question, "what can we learn from the boundaries God sets?"

Content Warning: May not be an appropriate topic for children.     In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses the events of Numbers 31:13-18, answering the question: "how do we make sense of all this killing, specifically, the instruction surrounding children?" Emma also addresses how God is still good, even with having given these commands. 

Why are the daughters of Zelophehad significant? What do they teach us about God's heart/character? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark college student Sam Curtis as they discuss God’s response to the financial insecurity of Zelophehad’s daughters and His kindness in protecting them.     Additional Scripture Referenced:  Hebrews 3:3 – “For Jesus has been counted worthy...

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Reese Tomberlin about Num 25:4-9 and discuss the events where 24,000 people died. They discuss how we should hink about events like this in light of God's character and his purpose for his people.    Additional Scriptures: Exodus 19:6, Exodus 20    Check out Reese's former episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-014-proverbs...

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson discusses the events of Numbers 20-22. Lauren addressed Numbers 20:12, and why God didn't allow Moses to enter the Promise Land.    Check out Join the Journey Jr. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson discusses Numbers 17-19, answering the question  "What's the significance of the Red Heifer?" Lauren explores how the red heifer points to Jesus' sacrifice for us for the forgiveness of our sin.     TA's Book Recommendation: Christ from Beginning to End - https://a.co/d/0M8MmfW

In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Join the Journey editor Will Gullette discuss Numbers 14:18 & 16:45, answering the question, "How do we make sense of God's love and grace alongside his justice?"    Additional Scripture references: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Acts 7:39, Hebrews 3:13, Galatians 3:24    TA's Book Recommendation: Christ from Beginning to End - https://a.co/d/0M8MmfW    Check out some of...

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark staff member, Robin Dutton, about Numbers 10-13, focusing on Miriam's leprosy and how Miriam's experience with leprosy is a picture of God's mercy and grace in His people's lives.     Check out Robin's former episode!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-219-2-kings-23/id1600151923?i=1000634245664

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Jim Wimberly about Numbers 7-9. They discuss Numbers 8 and what the Bible instructs regarding retirement. They discuss how we are given two jobs, one of which is a big job from the God that we never retire from. Jim gives examples from his life of how he hasn't retired from the work of spreading the Gospel. 

Join Emma Dotter as she unpacks the Nazarite vow from Numbers 4-6—a voluntary act of consecration to the Lord, open to both men and women, with specific commitments and a sacrificial conclusion. Listen in and think through these questions: What does it mean to be set apart? How is your heart posture toward pursuing holiness? How are you intentionally living a holy life by surrendering to the Spiri...