Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

We’re back with another question from a listener’s child: why does God describe Himself as a jealous God? Isn’t jealousy bad? In this quick Q&A, Dot and Cara walk through the difference between holy intent and selfish motivation together and Dot shares encouragement that we don’t have to know all the answers, just the One who does. Pour yourself a warm drink and join us for this conversation!

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Episode recap:
  • Start by writing down Exodus 20:5  (0:13)
  • Why does God describe himself as a jealous God? Isn’t jealousy bad? (1:01)
  • Our jealousy is usually because we think we are lacking something (3:04)
  • God is jealous for our attention, because it’s what is best for us (4:45)
  • God knows that jealousy will destroy us (7:12)
  • How do you navigate these kinds of questions with a child? (9:55)
  • God’s okay with your questions (11:22)

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Scripture Verse: Exodus 6
“You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.”

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.