Paul was fiercely committed to his beliefs, even when he was wrong. In this episode, Dot and Cara explore how God transformed Paul’s passion on the road to Damascus and used him in unexpected ways. From his boldness in Romans to his tenderness in 2 Timothy, Paul’s life is a powerful example of living on mission. Settle in with a cup of coffee and join us as we look at the life of Paul!
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Let us know! Episode recap:
- Start by writing down Philippians 3:3-8 (0:14)
- Paul was a go-getter who was determined to stamp out Christianity (2:26)
- That same passion turned toward making disciples once he became a believer (9:00)
- We see through Paul’s writings how he matures and is humbled (12:30)
- Peter was called to spread Gospel to the Jews, Paul was called to the Gentiles (17:45)
- Why Cara loves Paul’s writing in the book of 2 Timothy (24:47)
- Paul exemplifies the life of a godly man (27:20)
- Paul never lost sight of his purpose (32:40)
Scripture Verse: Philippians 3:3-6 (NASB)
“For we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless. But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ.”
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.