Join us this week as we take a look at the faith journey of Abraham. From God’s initial call to move through decades of ups and downs in Abraham’s obedience, we unpack how Abraham trusted God, even though his faith was far from perfect. Grab your coffee and discover the power of a little faith in a big God as we discuss Abraham’s pursuit of obedience.
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- Start by writing down Genesis 15:1-6 (0:15)
- Check out our YouTube channel to watch the show (1:45)
- When God calls Abram, we’re already in the middle of his life story (5:23)
- Abram’s instantaneous obedience is amazing to think about (9:25)
- How did Abram have so much faith in God? (13:58)
- We have so much knowledge today and the ability to be so self-sufficient, we find it harder to trust God (16:32)
- The story of Ishmael reminds us that even if we mess up and “get it wrong” God will still accomplish His purposes through us (20:56)
- Abraham was not perfect, but he kept acting in faith (23:25)
- Abraham “stayed in the room” with God through all of his years of doubting and waiting (26:00)
- Ask yourself today: “God, what are you asking me to do? I’m just a normal person with a little bit of faith, trusting in a big God.” (32:50)
Scripture Verse: Genesis 15:1-6
After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:
“Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield,
your very great reward.”
But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit[
c] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.”
Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
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.