Grab your Bible and join Dot and Cara as they explore the life of Jeremiah. Known as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah faced imprisonment and hardship because of his obedience to God. His story encourages us to remain faithful, no matter the cost. Don’t miss their discussion at the end about the often misinterpreted Jeremiah
29:11! We hope today’s episode reminds you that there is always hope, even in hardship.
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Let us know! Episode recap:
- Start by writing down Jeremiah 3:11-15 (0:14)
- God called Jeremiah to speak hard truths to the people he loved (3:29)
- He is known as the weeping prophet, but he’s not a big downer! (5:05)
- Although they are warned about judgment/punishment, there is hope (6:50)
- How do you discern between true prophecy and false comforting words? (10:00)
- God is using the Babylonians, not making them ‘his people’ (14:39)
- Jeremiah’s compassion for others is attractive in a spiritual sense (15:30)
- Buying land in enemy territory shows how Jeremiah trusted God’s promises. (19:05)
- Dig deep roots and live faithfully wherever we are, whatever season we’re in, even during hardships (21:42)
- Jer. 29:11 is a promise about drawing near to God, not about what our future holds. (28:54)
- In our darkest moments, we can feel that God is near, and that is enough. (33:16)
Scripture Verse: Jeremiah
3:11-15
“And the Lord said to me, “Faithless Israel has proved herself more righteous than treacherous Judah. Go and proclaim these words toward the north and say, ‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the Lord;
‘I will not look upon you in anger.
For I am gracious,’ declares the Lord;
‘I will not be angry forever.
‘Only acknowledge your iniquity,
That you have transgressed against the Lord your God
And have scattered your favors to the strangers under every green tree,
And you have not obeyed My voice,’ declares the Lord.
‘Return, O faithless sons,’ declares the Lord;
‘For I am a master to you,
And I will take you one from a city and two from a family,
And I will bring you to Zion.’
“Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
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.