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 What is the importance of Samson being set apart? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Junior Ruiz lead us through Judges 13, focusing on the motivation behind living differently.  Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Numbers 6 – The Nazarite Vow Romans 12:1 – Offer your body as a living sacrifice  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Listen to the Numbers 6 episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-085-numbers-6/id1600151923?i=1000611864084 

What is the value in fully understanding God’s character? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Amanda Manville take us through Judges 12, reminding us the importance in pausing and listening to God before acting rashly.  Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Judges 8:1-3 – The men of Ephraim James 1:19 – Be quick to listen and slow to anger   Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Check out Equipped Disciple! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/equipped-disciple 

Why did Jephthah make this vow? And how does this show a misunderstanding of God’s character? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Ann Holford lead us through Judges 10-11, reminding us that God uses those who have been rejected to further His purposes.   Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Check out Women’s Bible Study! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study   Men, we didn’t forget about you! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/mens-bible-study 

Did you read Judges 9 and think that it stands out like a sore thumb? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Garrett Wikle go over Judges 9, and why it’s important to not get caught up about things that don’t matter as much while reading the Bible.   Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:   Judges 21:25: And all they did which was right in their own eyes  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1  Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham    Have you heard Garrett’s voice before?   Ephesians overview - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-ephesians/id1600151923?i=1000558439548   Observing Scripture - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-observing-scripture/id1600151923?i=1000591362470   Exodus overview - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-exodus-overview/id1600151923?i=1000602814712 

What can we learn from Gideon’s life? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by elder Kyle Thompson, and they walk us through Judges 7-8. These chapters point to how crucial faithfulness is in leading others, and what it means in our lives.  Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:   Exodus 14:14: The Lord will fight for us! Psalm 90:10: Our days may come to seventy years 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: pray without ceasing  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4   Check out Kyle’s episode from last year: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-058-1-corinthians-14/id1600151923?i=1000554939515 

Why is Gideon doing all this stuff? In this episode, Emma Dotter leads us through Judges 6, explaining the difference between arrogant self-deprecation and true humility.  Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Exodus 29:38-41 – God’s description of when burnt offerings were to be prepared Ephesians 2:10 – God has prepares us in advance  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4 

How can we use our specific gifts to serve the Lord? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Emily Hope take us through Judges 4-5, emphasizing what we can learn from Deborah’s leadership.  Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14   Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4    Listen to Emily on other episodes!  Joshua 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-117-joshua-8/id1600151923?i=1000617686965  1 Timothy 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-103-1-timothy-2/id1600151923?i=1000563710443 

How can we trust the Lord when He takes us from victory to a place of weeping? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Patrick Seegers walk us through Judges 2-3. They pause and discuss Gilgal and Bochim, teaching us about the cultural and symbolic significance of the two places.Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Joshua 4: Remember the stones of what the Lord has doneJoshua 5:2-9: The creation and naming of GilgalCheck out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0BNV27BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXFFJWY6666Z&keywords=join+the+journey&qid=1684868081&sprefix=join+the+journey%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham 

Why did Judah invite Simeon after God explicitly asked him to go? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Chris Henschen take us through Judges 1. From this chapter, we are reminded of the importance in following God, even when we don’t want to.Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14 Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Jesus-Vol-Journey-Journal/dp/B0C7TCBFSG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RSZG7ERDLZ3F&keywords=join+the+journey+jr&qid=1686838113&sprefix=join+the+journey+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4 What’s CLC? https://www.watermarkresources.com/conferences/clc 

Wait… but doesn’t God forgive everything? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Lydia Volz take us through Joshua 24, focusing in on verse 19 and that although we are under the new covenant, we are still similar to the Israelites in many ways.Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Deuteronomy 28: Do right, be blessed. Do wrong, be cursed.Check out Join the Journey’s Daily Devotionals & Discussion Questions by following this link: https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TCKPR1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3MDHUUF0FW85G&keywords=join+the+journey+volume+2&qid=1686688452&sprefix=join+the+journ%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14 Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham