In today's episode, Emma Dotter reviews the different challenges that the Israelites experienced through Exodus 14-17 and what we learn about the character of God. 
 
 Scriptures Referenced:
 Matthew 6:11, John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 10:4

How do we reconcile God's goodness with the death of the firstborn children? Today, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark staff member Parker Primrose to talk through how God's character informs how we read Exodus 10-13. God could have started with the tenth plague, because the consequence of sin is death. But in His mercy, He gives the Egyptians multiple opportunities to turn from their sin and turn to Him. For God to be good, He must be just. This story points us to Christ, the firstborn of all creation who is the ultimate Passover Lamb to pay for our sin and bring us into right relationship with God. 
 
 Additional Scripture Referenced:
 Exodus 34:6-7 – God describes His character to Moses
 Exodus 3 – God's promise to redeem His people 
 Mark 3:5 – Jesus' righteous anger towards sin
 Ezekiel 33:11 – God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires them to turn to Him
 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 – Christ is the Passover Lamb who was sacrificed on our behalf
 
 To hear more of Parker's story, check out this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-144-psalm-59/id1600151923?i=1000663185545

Why does God harden Pharaoh's heart? In today's episode, Emma Dotter walks through Exodus 7-9 and helps us understand God's sovereignty and man's free will in salvation, while reminding us of the importance of examining our own hearts. 
 
 Additional Scriptures: 
 Romans 9:17-18; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; 2 Peter 3:9 
 
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Why was God ready to kill Moses? What is the significance of Zipporah's actions? In today's episode, Emma Dotter walks us through some of these challenging questions and explains the importance of complete obedience to God. 
 
 Scriptures referenced: 2 Corinthians 12:9

In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark staff member Dani Stoll. Based on Exodus 1:16-17, "Is it ever okay to lie?" Information about D-town: https://www.watermark.org/events/6382-dtown-2025

In today's episode, Emma Dotter breaks down the best way for us to study the Bible. Emma also gives the historical background of where we get the twelve tribes of Israel and who they were and where do they came from. 

In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss Joseph and why he put the silver cup in his brother's sack. 

Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual abuse.

"If God is good, why does evil exist?" Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Dave Bruskas explore this question through Genesis 37–41, offering a framework for viewing suffering in light of God’s character.

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Article on Effects of the Fall:

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How do we reconcile the way that women are treated in the OT with what the rest of scripture says about us being image bearers? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark member Jessica Bishop talk about Genesis 34 and 35 and the story of Dinah and her brother’s reaction and vengeance on the evil that happens to her. They explain that this is an account of something outside of God’s design, and that the description the Bible gives is not necessarily a prescription of what God approves of.
 
 Additional Scripture Referenced:
 Genesis 1:27
 Woman with issue of blood - Matthew 9, Mark 5, Luke 8
 Jesus with Martha - Luke 11:11-26 
 
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How did Jacob beat God in a wrestling match? Why did Jacob want God's blessing so badly? Why did God change Jacob's name? In today's episode, Emma Dotter unpacks Genesis 29 - 32, a pivotal moment in Jacob's life where he developed his own personal faith through his encounter with God. 
 
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