Episode 185: Keeping the Faith After Failure

Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Today we’re looking at the life of Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples. Dot shares why Peter’s impulsive nature is endearing to her, while Cara shares why he exasperates her! As they explore Peter's relationship with Jesus, we’re reminded that, regardless of our past or present sins, Jesus welcomes us with open arms. So grab your Bible, turn to Luke 5, and join us as we spend some time with Peter.

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Luke 5:1-6 (0:15)
• Who do you want to hear us talk about next? (1:37)
• Dot identifies with Peter more than any other disciple (2:01)
• Peter often speaks without thinking (5:25)
• Yes, Peter denied Christ, but he also died for him (8:20)
• Peter had such an intimate relationship with Jesus that he felt completely safe around him (14:57)
• Regardless of our sin, Jesus can use us to further His Kingdom (19:57)
• No matter our past or present sin, Jesus always wants us to run to Him (23:34)
• God doesn’t expect us to be perfect, but He does want us to be honest (29:32)

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Scripture Verse: Luke 5:1-6
Now it came about that while the multitude were pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten out of them, and were washing their nets. And He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little way from the land. And He sat down and began teaching the multitudes from the boat. And when He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered and said, “Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but at Your bidding I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a great quantity of fish; and their nets began to break.