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In Obadiah, why is Edom singled out for such strong judgment? In Jonah 4, why is Jonah so angry about Nineveh’s repentance—and what does that reaction reveal about his understanding of God? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark student, Paige Fowler, and discuss why God speaks to the nations who are not Israel. They discuss how we ought to handle anger we might feel toward the Lord and others.                                                                 

Additional references: Romans 7:15-20; Ephesians 2:13

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Why does Amos call out those who feel “secure on Mount Samaria”? What does this reveal about the cultural and political climate in Israel at the time? How should we understand the promise to “raise up the booth of David” in Amos 9:11-15? In today's episode, Director of Equipping, Chris Sherrod, and Watermark member Cassidy Webber answer these questions from Amos 6-9 and discuss the consequences that God's people were experiencing in this passage.

Check out Great Questions if you have any questions about faith and theology. 

https://www.watermark.org/ministries/great-questions

You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: 

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665

Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources!

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Amos begins by indicting surrounding nations before turning to Israel—why might he structure his message this way, and how would that have impacted his original audience? How does God's rejection of Israel's worship in Amos 5 help us understand the relationship between justice and worship in the Old Testament? In today's episode, Director of Equipping, Chris Sherrod, talks with Watermark member, Cassidy Webber about Amos 1-5. Cassidy sets up the book of Amos for listeners and help answer these questions from the first 5 chapters. 

Check out Great Questions if you have any questions about faith and theology. 

https://www.watermark.org/ministries/great-questions

You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: 

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665

Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources!

https://www.jointhejourney.com/

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In Joel 1, the locust plague is described in vivid, poetic language. Is this a metaphor for a future army—or a literal natural disaster? How does apocalyptic imagery function in prophetic literature like this? Join Emma Dotter today in a deep dive into the book of Joel and see how God is sovereign and just throughout this book. 

Additional references: Genesis 41-47; Exodus 7-12; Proverbs 9:10; Galatians 6:7-9; Hebrews 2:1

To read an article on the book of Joel, check out https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Joel.html

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Credits for the content study of this episode: Evelyn Parsley 

You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: 

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665

Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources!

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How should we understand New Testament usage of Old Testament texts?

What makes Hosea 13:14 so difficult to translate, and what are the implications of reading it one way or the other? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Great Questions host, Alan Beam talk about Hosea 8-14 and answer these tough questions. 

Additional references: Genesis 19; Exodus 12; Judges 19; 2 Samuel 7; Matthew 2:15; 1 Corinthians 15

Check out Great Questions if you have any questions about faith and theology. 

https://www.watermark.org/ministries/great-questions

You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: 

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665

Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources!

https://www.jointhejourney.com/

Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Watermark-Community-Church/author/B0BRYP5MQK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755623322&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8aeeec3b-6c1c-416d-87ae-5dfbbb6981df