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In Joel 1, the locust plague is described in vivid, poetic language. Is this a metaphor for a future army—or a literal natural disaster? How does apocalyptic imagery function in prophetic literature …

How should we understand New Testament usage of Old Testament texts?

What makes Hosea 13:14 so difficult to translate, and what are the implications of reading it one way or the other? In today's epis…

What’s the significance of the names God gives Hosea’s children—and how do they connect to Israel’s spiritual condition? 2. Why does Hosea buy his wife back in chapter 3—and what does that reveal abo…

God’s sovereignty, “abomination of desolation”, and prophecy, oh my! Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark member Kathy Hempel Cox discuss Daniel 8-12, observing how God faithfully fulfills His promises…

How should we understand the kingdoms in Daniel's visions-and what do they teach us about God's control over human history? What does Daniel teach us about living faithfully in a culture that doesn't…

In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark Great Questions host Marc Rose about the set up of the book of Daniel. Marc helps us understand the genres that are seen in Daniel and walks us th…

What is the river of life in Ezekiel 47? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member Mandy Sisco talk about what the river of life teach us about healing or God's presence. They also discuss…

In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Join The Journey volunteer, Matt Olson about Ezekiel 39-43. In this passage, Ezekiel and the Israelites are experiencing a separation from God. Matt reminds…

What is the Valley of Dry Bones and Gog and Magog? In today’s episode, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark member Matt Moss discuss God’s works of renewal observed in Ezekiel 35-38 and how He breathes…

In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Annie Blocker focus on Ezekiel 34:11-24, but come prepared to briefly address God's judgement against Egypt.

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Why are the nations outside the covenant accountable to God for their response to His people? What's significant about the fall of Tyre? What do we learn about Egypt? In today's episode, Emma Dotter …

In today's episode, Jermaine Harrison and Watermark member Sarah Ewing talk about Ezekiel's response to God in the midst of hard circumstances and how Ezekiel trusts God's ultimate plan, even when th…

What do we know about the lioness and her cubs mentioned in Ezekiel 19?  

What does the imagery of the vine allude to throughout Scripture? In today's episode, Will McIlroy talks with Watermark member…

In Ezekiel 16-18, what is all the imagery talking about? What does it mean that "the soul who sins shall die?" and "Does God take pleasure in the death of the wicked? In today's episode, Emma Dotter …

In the milestone 200th episode of Year of the Word, host Emma Dotter sits down with Watermark Associate Pastor David Penuel to unpack three powerful warnings from Ezekiel 13-15. Dive into this though…

How does this passage point forward to the New Covenant and spiritual transformation through Christ? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark college student, Ridge Thomas, about Ezekiel …

What is the setup the book of Ezekiel? Why does it seem to be a strange book? In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Nathan Wagnon, about Ezekiel 1-4. Nathan gives us the histor…

What does Lamentations 3 teach us about hope in the middle of suffering-not after it's over? How do chapters 4-5 model confession and dependence on God when restoration still feels far away? In today…

Lamentations is a book expressing grief and lament. In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark member, Brigiette Waldier about Lamentations 1-2. Brigiette sets up the book of Lamentations a…