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What does it mean that God hardened their hearts? In this episode, Emma Dotter walks us through Joshua 11-12, specifically focusing on how God calls his people to listen and obey him, even when the odds are against them.Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Exodus 10:1,20: Pharaoh’s hard heartRomans 8:31: If God is for us, who can be against us?Exodus 8:15, 8:32, 9: Pharaoh hardened his heartExodus 10: God hardened Pharaoh’s heartGenesis 15:16: The iniquity of the Amorites is not yet completeCheck 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 

How do we trust God while asking Him for big things? In this episode, Emma Dotter and McKenna Carr take us through Joshua 10, specifically camping out in verse 13 talking about the book of Jasher and how biblical history did not occur in isolation.Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:2 Samuel 1:18: Reference of the Book of JasherCheck 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 Serve with Watermark Kids! https://www.watermark.org/ministries/kids 

If it was the Gibeonites who deceived the Israelites, why is it the Israelites’ fault? In this episode, Emma Dotter covers Joshua 9, and reminds us that obedience requires divine guidance at every step of the way.Scriptures referenced in today’s episode:Deuteronomy 20:11: Israel can make treaties with non-CanaanitesExodus 23:32, Exodus 34:12, Numbers 33:55, Deuteronomy 7:2: Israel could not make treaties with CanaanitesExodus 24: Joshua goes up the mountain with MosesNumbers 27: Joshua learns Urim and Thummim (stones)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=8-1Join the Journey Jr. https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham Stones? https://www.gotquestions.org/urim-thummim.html 

Why did God save Israel but demolish Ai? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Emily Hope walk us through Joshua 8. Within this, they explore the importance of the covenant God made with Israel.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

What does honesty have to do with stoning? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Mary Kate Feaster walk us through Joshua 7. Specifically, they dive into the harsh consequence of concealed sin. 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

What does it mean that God devoted it to destruction? In this episode, Emma Dotter goes over Joshua 6, and specifically emphasizes God’s warning to be obedient in all things He commanded us to do. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Leviticus 27:29: Set apart for destructionCheck 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. Website https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/5781-do-you-remember-god-s-promises-to-abraham Join the Journey Jr. Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 

The people’s hearts melted? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Chad Swank take us through Joshua 5, thinking specifically on how God leads us through and goes ahead of us in every situation in life. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Deuteronomy 31: God will go before His peopleCheck 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=8-1Preparing for Adolescence by James Dobson https://a.co/d/bolkQ24 

Why is it so important to remember what God has done? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Matt Atchley lead us through Joshua 3-4. Specifically, they focus on the fruit that comes from looking back on the past at what God has done, and what it spurs believers on to do. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: John 10:10: Finding life to the fullMatthew 5:16: Live to give glory to GodPhilippians 4:7 A peace that surpasses all understanding1 Peter 2:12: Live such a life that those around see GodDaniel 6: The way we walk through trials reveals the God we serveJames 4: A mere mist of a lifeCheck 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=8-1Listen to Matt’s first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-102-1-timothy-1/id1600151923?i=1000563442540 

Wait, but isn’t lying a sin? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Jessica Hoover lead us through Joshua 2, teaching us the difficulties on the topic of lying, and when it is okay or when it isn’t.  Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: Genesis 3:4: a lie from the serpentExodus 20:16, Proverbs 12:22, and Colossians 3:9: verses on lyingExodus 1:15: Hebrew midwives lyingActs 5: Ananias and Saphira lying and dyingCheck 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=8-1Women’s Bible study: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/womens-bible-study Learn how to Love Our City: https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city

Does God’s command to “be strong and courageous” extend to us today? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Collin Fletcher lead us through Joshua 1, focusing specifically on how God utilizes repetition to emphasize certain points throughout the Bible. Scriptures referenced in today’s episode: John 1: repetition of the divinity of GodProverbs: repetition of mouth, money, moralsJohn 17: repetition of the trinity’s unityCheck 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=8-1Check out re:generation: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery