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What was Jeremiah's warning to Baruch in Jeremiah 45? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Brittany Stair, talk about God's providence over his people, even in the midst of sorrow and rebellion. Brittany reminds us that in the same way God called Jeremiah and Baruch, we are called to submit humbly to God's will. 

Additional references: Deuteronomy 4:6; Habakkuk 3; Romans 2:4; Romans 6:1-4

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What does Jeremiah 42-44 reveal about human nature, the tension between fear and faith, and the consequences of disobedience to God’s word? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Tyler Moffett about Jeremiah 42-44 and answer the question "how does the remnant’s return to Egypt reflect a reversal of the Exodus story?" They discuss what lessons we can draw for trusting divine guidance in times of crisis.

Additional references: Jeremiah 6:16

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What do we do when we experience opposition when we are obeying God? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Andrew Templeton, discuss Jeremiah 38 and God’s faithfulness even in persecution. Andrew reminds us that faithfulness to the call of God is more important than successfulness.

Additional Scripture:

Jeremiah 2:13 – “for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water.”

Lamentations 3:53-55 – “they flung me alive into the pit and cast stones on me; water closed over my head; I said, ‘I am lost.’ “I called on your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit.”

Jeremiah 1:18 – “And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.”

Matthew 5:12 – “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

Matthew 28:19-20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Additional Links:

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https://www.watermark.org/events/6562-discover-missions

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Why did Jehoiakim burn Jeremiah's scroll in Jeremiah 36? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Edna Sanchez about the rejection of God that Jehoiakim shows in his burning of the scroll. Emma and Edna encourage listeners to live righteously before men and God, even when rejection may come and to heed the Word of God with reverence. 

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All about the new covenant! In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks about Jeremiah 31 and helps us understand the differences between the old covenant and the new covenant. Emma reminds us that the covenants were always about relationship between God and his people.

Additional references:

Genesis 1-3; Genesis 9, 12, 15-17; Exodus 19-24; Leviticus 17:11; Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 4:6-8; Deuteronomy 28; 2 Samuel 7; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Hosea 6:7; Matthew 5:17; Luke 22:20; Romans 3:20; Romans 4:3; Romans 8:15-16; Galatians 3:6-9; Galatians 5:16; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 8-11

How does God respond to false prophets? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Jentri Cornelius discuss Jeremiah 28-30. Jentri walks us through the story of Hananiah and why God's response to Hananiah's false teaching was necessary for the good of his people. We are reminded that we too can be easily led astray from God's teachings and how to avoid that happening in our lives.  

Additional references: Deuteronomy 28; Acts 17:11

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What is the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Will Gullette, talk about Jeremiah 27 and define what is a yoke and explores God's sovereignty over his people and the earthly rulers. God's justice and mercy is on display in these chapters and reminds us that the Gospel is seen all throughout the Bible. 

Additional References: Romans 9:20-21

Check out today's Join The Journey devotional: https://www.jointhejourney.com/7179-jeremiah-s-faithfulness-hezekiah-s-response

Who is the Righteous Branch, and what does the answer to that question mean for us? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter discusses Jeremiah 22-24, highlighting the truths that God faithfully keeps his promises and that Jesus is the only righteous king.

Additional references: 2 Samuel 7; Isaiah 11:1; 1 Corinthians 1:30

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What’s important about the broken flask, and how do we think about the burning fire in Jeremiah’s bones? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter explores Jeremiah 19-21, emphasizing that God’s Word remains true, even when it’s painful, and that God’s servants are called to faithfulness, even when it’s costly.

How does Jeremiah 17 connect with the blessed man and cursed man in Psalm 1? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member, Sara Fusco, talk about Jeremiah 17 and define blessing as choosing to trust in the Lord. Sara challenges us to evaluate if we are living as a blessed person, or a cursed person.

Additional references:

Psalm 1

Listen to more of Sara Fusco!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000612608086 

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