In this episode, we are talking about one of the New Testament’s most unique characters: John the Baptist. Dot and Cara discuss the unusual circumstances of his birth, the confidence he had to be exactly who God called him to be, and his faithfulness in carrying out that calling, even when it cost him his life. We hope this conversation inspires you to live confidently, secure in your place in God’s kingdom. Grab a cup of coffee and your Bible and learn with us from John the Baptist today.
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Let us know! Episode recap:
- Start by writing down Matthew 3:1-6 (0:14)
- Everything about John was unusual from Day One (3:07)
- John knew he was not the Messiah, but he also knew God was going to use him (10:19)
- Like John, we can be confident in our unique role in God’s story (14:57)
- John was faithful to what God called him to do (22:16)
- John wasn’t threatened by Jesus’ popularity or His followers (26:25)
- While in prison, John sought reassurance from Jesus (28:07)
- When Jesus came into his ministry in a big way, John was in prison and didn’t get to see most of it (36:28)
- John modeled taking his doubts and fears to Jesus (38:33)
Scripture Verse: Matthew 3:1-6
Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet, saying,
“THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS,
‘MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD,
MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’”
Now John himself had a garment of camel’s hair, and a leather belt about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea, and all the district around the Jordan; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?
Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.
Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”
By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.