Episode 161: Alone and Forsaken

Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Kick off a 3 part mini-series leading up to Easter with us! In today’s episode, Dot and Cara explore Good Friday, specifically the moment Jesus cried out, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” as he hung on the Cross. They discuss the true loneliness Jesus experienced on the Cross, and reflect on the fact that we are never alone as children of God. Grab your Bible and a journal and join the conversation!

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Mark 15:33-34 (0:12)
• Like the disciples, we can allow our emotions to override truth (12:30)
• There is no such thing as a lonely child of God (16:30)
• Jesus was forsaken, but we never will be (20:41)
• Obedience to God means we will experience suffering in this life (24:25)
• Am I caught believing an emotional lie that contradicts Scripture? (29:26)
• On Good Friday, Jesus chose you (36:02)

Resources:

Catch up on Episode 159: Why Does the Old Testament Still Matter? to understand why Jesus’ sacrifice was necessary.

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Scripture Verse:
"When the sixth hour came, darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour. At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabaktanei?' which is translated, 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’” Mark 15:33-34