Episode 215: Hope Between the Cross and the Empty Tomb

Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Today Dot and Cara step into Peter’s shoes to explore the weekend that changed everything. From the grief of Good Friday through the waiting on Saturday and then the miracle of Sunday, they reflect on what it means to grieve but also to wait in hope. If you're wrestling with disappointment, disillusionment, or simply not knowing what comes next this Easter, we hope this conversation offers fresh perspective. So grab your journal, a cup of coffee, and your Bible—and lean in with us.

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Luke 22: 31-34 and 59-62 (0:13)
• Today we are looking at Easter through Peter’s eyes (1:46)
• Peter had a difficult journey after he decided to follow Jesus (6:21)
• We all find ourselves doing things we never thought we’d do at some point (11:59)
• God uses Peter’s strong will for His purposes (17:41)
• On Friday, the disciples accepted reality and grieved together (20:35)
• Grieving is part of embracing where we are (24:00)
• God has a way of humbling us to make us realize our need for a Savior (26:16)
• In the waiting, Peter goes back to what he knows - fishing (28:30)
• You never know when God’s going to work the miracle in your life (30:19)
• When you feel like you’re in the waiting, be faithful with what’s in front of you (34:00)
• Godly grief brings you to Sunday (38:30)
• Whatever Fridays or Saturdays you may be walking in, there is hope because Jesus is life and makes life worth living (41:15)

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Scripture Verse:

Luke 22: 31-34 (ESV) “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you,[a] that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.

Luke 22: 59-62 (ESV) “And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.” But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly.