S4:269 Acts 15-17

Join The Journey

Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Christian, Bible, Devotional

5 • 827 Ratings

🗓️ 10 November 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

"What was the Jerusalem Council and why does it matter? In today's episode, Emma Dotter discusses Acts 15-17 and unpacks what the Jerusalem Council was and why it was significant in the history of the church. Emma explains how the Jerusalem Council affirmed salvation by faith in Christ alone, provided unity for the early church, and spurred on the spread of the Gospel. You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665 Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources! https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Watermark-Community-Church/author/B0BRYP5MQK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755623322&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8aeeec3b-6c1c-416d-87ae-5dfbbb6981df"

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0:00.0	Hi, grownups.
0:02.3	Thanks for joining.
0:04.0	Happy Monday!
0:05.5	We're going to learn about the Joy to Jerry Judy Jr. Podcast.
0:09.1	It's out now.
0:10.1	You can find the link in today's episode, description.
0:14.3	So you can listen with your kids and talk to them about the Bible.
0:20.1	Now, if we're honest, reading the Bible consistently can be a challenge, but know that it's never
0:24.9	too late to start and we're in this together.
0:28.4	Thanks for journeying with us.
0:29.9	And here's your host, Emma, daughter.
0:33.0	Thanks for joining.
0:34.2	Today, we're reading Acts 15 through 17 answering the question, what was the Jerusalem
0:39.2	Council and why did it matter? But before we jump in, I have two quick announcements. First, I want to
0:45.3	give you all a preview of what's coming with Join the Journey in 2026. Through Year of the Word in this
0:51.3	year, 2025, we experienced the story of scripture unfolding
0:55.4	from Genesis to Revelation. It's been such a powerful year, abiding in Jesus, making disciples,
1:01.7	and enjoying life together. But now it's time to take our next step. In 2026, join the journey
1:08.2	stepping into a brand new rhythm. We'll be studying the Book of Acts,
1:12.1	one passage per week. Sunday's teaching at Watermark Dallas will align with that same passage,
1:18.6	and throughout the week, we'll return to it again and again, each day with fresh focus to uncover
1:24.1	new insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply.
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