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: Today's episode addresses sensitive topics around sexual sin and abuse.

In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Dave Bruskas address difficult content within Genesis 37-41 and answer the question, "how should Christians respond to those who have committed sexual immorality?"

Article on Effects of the Fall:
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Courageous Hope: Abuse Recovery for Women: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/courageous-hope

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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How does integrity play out in our lives? Today, Emma Dotter looks at Genesis 27 and how integrity is shown in the story of Jacob and Esau and evaluates how we show spiritual integrity within our own lives.

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In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses Genesis 22:1-14 and how the sacrifice of Isaac foreshadowed the sacrifice that Jesus would make for all mankind. Emma explores how Abraham had faith in his obedience, even when it required Abraham to lay down what he loved most.

Scriptures Referenced:
Hebrew 11:19, Jeremiah 7:31, Romans 4:16, Matthew 26:29, 1 Corinthians 15:4, John 8:56

Parallels between the sacrifice Isaac and Jesus' crucifixion:
Genesis 22:2 - John 3:16, Genesis 22:2 - 1 Corinthian 15:3, Genesis 22:6 - John 19:17, Genesis 22:7 - John 1:29, Genesis 22:8 - 1 Peter 1:18-19 and Revelation 5:6

GotQuestions Article on Isaac's sacrifice: https://www.gotquestions.org/Abraham-Isaac.html

In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses how we understand the Old Testament through understanding the Abrahamic Covenant and God's character as a promise keeper.

GotQuestions Article on "What is a covenant?" https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-a-covenant.html

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Today, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member Nate Alvis discuss Genesis 6-10 and what it means for God to have "regretted" his creation of man. They also discuss how Noah's drunkenness showed his weakness, yet was called faithful.

Scripture References:
Ezekiel 1:28 - Ezekiel's revelation of a rainbow.
Revelation 4:3

Referenced Article by Emma Dotter: https://www.gotquestions.org/dealing-with-regrets.html

Check out Nate Alvis' former episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-056-job-11/id1600151923?i=1000649557256

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