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Today, we're reading Genesis 12 and answering the question.

Well, really, I should say we're reading Genesis 11 through 15,

but we're going to focus on Genesis 12 and answer the question,

what's the key to understanding the Old Testament?

But before we jump in, I've got several announcements, so today's episode may be a little longer.

For starters, I want to make sure everyone knows all Join the Journey has to offer this year.

Join the Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan designed to help

you grow in spiritual disciplines that deepen your love for God. And the best part, you're never

reading alone. Every weekday, based off our Bible reading plan, we post a new chapter or two to

read, a podcast episode, a devotional written by a Watermark community church member, and discussion

questions. Regardless of where you live, jump in and read through the plan with us any day

at any time. We're calling our 2025 reading plan year of the word because the entire church

is centering their curriculum around this year's reading plan. This means that when you show up to church on Sundays throughout the year, at Watermark,

you can expect the teaching to be connected to whatever you read that week.

Additionally, we also offer Journey Jr. as we're inviting kids to dive into the adventure

of reading the Bible with friends and family.

With a daily Bible reading plan, podcast, and family discussion cards made specifically

for kids of all ages, Join the Journey Jr. is designed to help kids start forming the daily

habit of spending time in God's Word and help parents guide them on that journey.

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