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

"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"

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 below!
 https://www.watermark.org/ministries/merge
 
 Check out the Join The Journey Devotionals here!
 https://www.jointhejourney.com/
 
 You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: 
 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

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/
 
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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 Community Group, check out our Community Formation events! https://www.watermark.org/events/6429-men-s-and-women-s-community-formation
 
 To learn more about MoneyWise and financial stewardship: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/moneywise

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 Amalekites. It was an ethical cleansing, not an ethnic cleansing that revealed God’s holiness and character. Like them, we are also before a holy God in dire need for Christ to cover our sins. 
 
 Additional Scripture Referenced:
 Exodus 17:8-16 – Amalek and his men attack the Israelites
 1 Samuel 15:9 - Saul preserves the Amalekites – He does not obey God’s full command
 1 Samuel 30:17 – David obeys God’s command to wipe out the Amalekites, but some escape
 1 Chronicles 4:43 – Hezekiah completely wipes out the Amalekites 
 Exodus 34:6-7, “That is, the Lord passed in front of Moses and said, “Yahweh, the Lord, is a kind and merciful God. He is slow to become angry. He is full of great love. He can be trusted. He shows his faithful love to thousands of people. He forgives people for the wrong things they do, but he does not forget to punish guilty people. Not only will he punish the guilty people, but their children, their grandchildren, and their great-grandchildren will also suffer for the bad things these people do.”
 
 Interested in Watermark’s Women’s Bible Study? Check out the link below!
 https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study
 
 Here is the link to the Watermark Men’s Bible Study!
 https://www.watermark.org/ministries/mens-bible-study 
 
 Check out Emily’s story in this previous episode!
 https://open.spotify.com/episode/15MR5uMD3ayvfI8cdZRPQG?si=16a8d652726241b2
 
 Check out the Join The Journey Devotionals here!
 https://www.jointhejourney.com/
 
 You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: 
 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

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