Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Today we are wrapping up our 3 part Easter mini-series by talking about the morning Mary met the resurrected Jesus outside of the tomb. Cara and Dot focus on the intimacy of this encounter and how it shows the depth of Jesus’ love, not only for Mary but for each one of us. God longs to have an intimate relationship with you! So grab your Bible and a cup of coffee and join us today. 

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down John 20: 11-16 (0:13)
• What did Jesus mean by saying, “it is finished”? (3:57)
• Why didn’t Mary recognize Jesus at first? (6:35)
• The power and intimacy of being called by name (10:58)
• We can have intimacy (like Moses had) with God  (15:15)
• Tears and pain can keep us from seeing God (18:00)
• Everything in the Bible leads up to this moment (26:13)
• Satan comes after us because he can’t get to Jesus (28:45)
• Jesus did it all for you (33:04)

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Scripture Verse:
 “Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” “They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Raboni!” (which means “Teacher”). John 20:11-16

We’re back with the second episode in our 3 part mini-series leading up to Easter. Today we’re looking at a somewhat unusual verse as we talk about what Jesus may have been doing on the Saturday after his death. No matter what Jesus was doing on that day, we can know for sure that He was at work for our good. If you are sitting in the “in-between” in your life right now, this conversation is sure to encourage you, so grab your Bible and a journal and join us. 

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down 1 Peter 3:18-20 (0:13)
• What happened after Jesus gave up his life? (4:04)
• There’s an implication that Jesus visited Hades (6:50)
• God always gives people second chances (12:14)
• Saturday gives us hope that He is always at work for us (15:30)
• Most believers are sitting in the waiting, in the in-between right now (18:48)
• Something always has to die before it can be resurrected/born anew (27:24)
• Bring it to Him, let Him do the “Saturday” work in your life (32:38)

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Scripture Verse:
 “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits- to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water,” 1 Peter 3:18-20

Kick off a 3 part mini-series leading up to Easter with us! In today’s episode, Dot and Cara explore Good Friday, specifically the moment Jesus cried out, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” as he hung on the Cross. They discuss the true loneliness Jesus experienced on the Cross, and reflect on the fact that we are never alone as children of God. Grab your Bible and a journal and join the conversation!

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Mark 15:33-34 (0:12)
• Like the disciples, we can allow our emotions to override truth (12:30)
• There is no such thing as a lonely child of God (16:30)
• Jesus was forsaken, but we never will be (20:41)
• Obedience to God means we will experience suffering in this life (24:25)
• Am I caught believing an emotional lie that contradicts Scripture? (29:26)
• On Good Friday, Jesus chose you (36:02)

Resources:

Catch up on Episode 159: Why Does the Old Testament Still Matter? to understand why Jesus’ sacrifice was necessary. 

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Scripture Verse:
"When the sixth hour came, darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour. At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabaktanei?' which is translated, 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’”  Mark 15:33-34

Have you ever wondered what was on Jesus's heart before He went to the cross? And what does the name "High Priestly Prayer" mean? Dot and Cara explore these questions and more as we begin counting down the days to Easter. Discover the depth of John 17 and the beautiful connection Jesus shared with the Father through prayer. Grab your Bible and a journal and join us!

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down John 17: 9-11 (0:11)
• When you don't feel like you’re enough, go to John 17 (2:34)
• Jesus prayed for his disciples because He loved them (9:41)
• Jesus is concerned about how you are doing in this world (14:22)
• Sometimes God doesn’t take a situation away, rather He is with us through it (17:43)
• You're not forgotten. You are on the mind of Jesus. (25:48)

Resources:
Listen to last week’s episode: Episode 159: Why Does the Old Testament Still Matter? for more on the role of the High Priest.

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Now that Jesus has died on the cross for our sins, why should we care about the laws in the Old Testament? In this episode, Cara asks Dot a few of her burning questions about the Old Testament, the meaning of a sacrifice, and more. They explain how Jesus built upon the message of the Old Testament and take time to reflect on just how much He did for us. Grab your Bible and journal and join us! 

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Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Matthew 5:17-19 (0:12)
• Why does the Old Testament still matter today? (1:28)
• There’s nothing we can do to make ourselves holy or clean (8:12)
• God takes holiness so seriously that He gave up His son (12:45)
• The Old Testament reminds us just how much Jesus did for us (17:03)
• Why did God need a sacrifice? (21:56)
• No one can love us like Jesus does (29:36)

Resources:

“The Cross of Christ” by John Stott

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Is it wrong to feel afraid when we know we should be trusting God? In this episode, Dot and Cara answer a listener's question about fear and unbelief. They remind us that we can trust God to give us everything we need, and they share some words of encouragement for people who find themselves feeling afraid of the future. Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and join in on the conversation!

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• Start by writing down Luke 12:22-32 (0:12)
• Is fear unbelief? (1:42)
• So often our fear comes from wanting to be in control (4:39)
• God will make sure we have what we need (9:21)
• Sometimes fear is rooted in good things, but it still means we’re not trusting God (12:02)
• God understands our fear, but he doesn't want us to dwell on it (16:45)
• You don’t have the grace, power, or strength to walk through a day God has not asked you to live (19:01)
• Fear itself isn’t a sin, it’s about how you respond to it (23:05)

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Life is full of decisions, and it can sometimes feel impossible to know if you’re making the right one. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about how we can know which path God wants us to take. They explain how the Holy Spirit can guide us to truth and encourage us to look to Scripture when we have questions about what God’s will might be. Grab your Bible and journal and join us!

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• Start by writing down John 16:13-15 (0:13)
• The Holy Spirit’s job is to guide us into truth and show us God’s will (1:20)
• How do we discern which path God wants us to take? (3:44)
• The Holy Spirit helps us make sense of Scripture (5:43)
• What do you do when you’re confused by something in the Bible? (9:17)
• It’s not our job to find the path, just to trust God to show it to us (16:29)
• If you want to learn the will of God, start reading! (18:51)
• When you’re feeling unsure, take a pause and give God time to speak (21:26)
• The Holy Spirit can speak in many ways (24:54)

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How do we know if God is speaking to us? In today’s episode, Dot and Cara answer this question by sharing some of the ways they respond when they think they might be hearing from God. They remind us to look to Scripture, surrender to whatever outcome God has planned, and trust Him to make Himself known to us. They also talk about what it means to glorify God in our lives. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join in on the conversation!

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Episode Recap

• Start by writing down John 10:3,27 (0:13)
• What does it actually mean to glorify God? (1:43)
• When you know the ways of God, you can follow Him more faithfully (6:56)
• Without the Holy Spirit, you can’t glorify God (11:43)
• Does the thing you’re hearing line up with Scripture? (16:11)
• We can be sad when God says no, but we still need to follow Him (24:04)
• Sometimes God speaks through others, but we have to be discerning (34:25)
• When you think God is saying something, write it down and bring it to Him (40:57)

Resources:

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]

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Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 

If you have questions about faith, the Bible, or walking with the Lord, we want to help you answer them! In this episode, Dot and Cara tackle three listener questions about the Promised Land, numbers in the Bible, and relationships with unbelievers. They invite you to pull up a chair, listen in, and then pray and see what God has to say to you about these topics.

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Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Galatians 3:7-9, 29 (0:12)
• Today we’re answering a few of your questions! (0:58)
• Why is the Promised Land so important? (3:24)
• What does the number 3 represent in the Bible? (10:48)
• Can you be in a relationship with a husband who doesn’t follow Jesus? (18:52)
• If you’re not married yet, is it OK to marry an unbeliever? (29:55)

Resources:

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]
 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! 

Why do bad things happen to good people, even when we have faith? In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their series on the book of Joshua by answering this question that was posed at the recent Breathe Retreat. They remind us that it’s not our faith that causes victory and encourage us to look for the places where God is at work, even when the outcomes are different than we’d hoped. They also talk about the faith of Rahab and what it can teach us about putting our trust in the Lord. Grab your Bible and journal and join us!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Joshua 1:7-8 (0:12)
• Today we’re answering some questions about Joshua (0:58)
• It’s not our faith and obedience, but Jesus that causes the victory (2:42)
• Maybe victory looks different than what you’re expecting (8:08)
• Even in bad times, God is still working (16:07)
• There’s so much we can learn from Rahab’s faith (20:13)
• Because of God’s grace, Rahab ended up in Jesus’ family line (29:25)

Resources:

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected]
 

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Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

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