Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about one of Jesus’ most overlooked commandments: Go and make disciples. They explain why discipleship is so important and discuss what it looks like to be discipled and to disciple others. They also share some important reminders about not letting our own opinions overshadow God’s word, making sure not to lead others astray, and following God more closely than we follow the people around us. Pull up a chair and join us! Episode RecapStart by writing down Matthew 28:18-20 (0:12)Discipleship isn’t just important, it’s a commandment (1:12)Are we taking Scripture at its word, or are we adding our own understanding? (5:47)Discipleship is about knowing and teaching God’s word (8:10)If you don’t know how to swim, how can you teach others? (14:50)Some seasons are about discipling, and others are about being discipled (19:16)God will bring the right people into our lives (26:20)Are you following the sheep or the shepherd? (31:21) Resources:Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Show Notes

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In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about one of Jesus’ most overlooked commandments: Go and make disciples. They explain why discipleship is so important and discuss what it looks like to be discipled and to disciple others. They also share some important reminders about not letting our own opinions overshadow God’s word, making sure not to lead others astray, and following God more closely than we follow the people around us. Pull up a chair and join us!
 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down Matthew 28:18-20 (0:12)
  • Discipleship isn’t just important, it’s a commandment (1:12)
  • Are we taking Scripture at its word, or are we adding our own understanding? (5:47)
  • Discipleship is about knowing and teaching God’s word (8:10)
  • If you don’t know how to swim, how can you teach others? (14:50)
  • Some seasons are about discipling, and others are about being discipled (19:16)
  • God will bring the right people into our lives (26:20)
  • Are you following the sheep or the shepherd? (31:21)

 

Resources:

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com
 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook


Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook 

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.