Let’s Remember This, with Abbie Sawczak: Recent Episodes
Abbie Sawczak
Hey! Welcome! This is a podcast that’s all about reading scripture and remembering it! One of the biggest thing that keeps us stuck is forgetfulness. What would it look like if we not only read the word of God, but slowed down, listened, and remembered what He said? I’d love for you to join on this journey! -Abbie
Psalm 86:12 | Praise Forever. Today we talk about the different ways we praise, and how Psalm 86 is a Psalm of lament. We lament by: Turning to God, Telling God what’s going on (all our complaints), Turn to Trust. We can complain and come to God fully knowing that He cares. And we come with confidence in His character, knowing that he remains worthy of all praise.
Psalm 86:6 Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Today we are focusing on Psalms 86:4 and talking about where we put our trust. We trust things every day. But is it the Lord? Is the Lord, the one we are trusting for our joy today?
Psalm 86:3 “Have mercy on me God, for I call to you all day long” Remember, you have permission to call!
“Guard my life” Psalms 86:2. Today, we invite you to grab your Bible, grab your journal, and ask God what it is you need to receive, what you need to remember, and how you need to respond! Follow @letsrememberthispodcast for more resources
Join us for a bonus episode as we hear from Pastor Chris Griffith on finding rhythm in life.
Today we get to chat with my good friend Grace. Grace is a pastor, teacher, and leader. We talk about the themes in Mark, the intentionality of his writings, and the mysterious ending!
“After Jesus rose from the dead early on Sunday morning, the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons.”Mark 16:9 NLT
“Saturday evening, when the Sabbath ended, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went out and purchased burial spices so they could anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on Sunday morning, just at sunrise, they went to the tomb. On the way they were asking each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” But as they arrived, they looked up and saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled aside. When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked, but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body. Now go and tell his disciples, including Peter, that Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you before he died.” The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing to anyone because they were too frightened. ---------- [The most ancient manuscripts of Mark conclude with verse 16:8. Later manuscripts add one or both of the following endings.] [Shorter Ending of Mark] Then they briefly reported all this to Peter and his companions. Afterward Jesus himself sent them out from east to west with the sacred and unfailing message of salvation that gives eternal life. Amen.
“And immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he broke down and wept.”Mark 14:72 NLT
“Jesus said, “I Am. And you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God’s right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven.””Mark 14:62 NLT
“As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it, for this is my body.” And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And he said to them, “This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many. I tell you the truth, I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new in the Kingdom of God.” Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.”Mark 14:22-26 NLT
“It was now two days before Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The leading priests and the teachers of religious law were still looking for an opportunity to capture Jesus secretly and kill him. “But not during the Passover celebration,” they agreed, “or the people may riot.” Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard. She broke open the jar and poured the perfume over his head. Some of those at the table were indignant. “Why waste such expensive perfume?” they asked. “It could have been sold for a year’s wages and the money given to the poor!” So they scolded her harshly. But Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. Why criticize her for doing such a good thing to me? You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me. She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time. I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.””Mark 14:1-9 NLT
“Don’t let him find you sleeping when he arrives without warning. I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for him!””Mark 13:36-37 NLT
“Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.””Mark 12:41, 43-44 NLT
“As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. “Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks, ‘What are you doing?’ just say, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it soon.’””Mark 11:1-3 NLT
““What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” And Jesus said to him, “Go, for your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road.”Mark 10:51-52
“Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. “There is still one thing you haven’t done,” he told him. “Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.””Mark 10:21 NLT
““Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.””Mark 9:37 NLT
“Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.”Mark 8:34-35 NLT
“When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had arrived, they came and started to argue with him. Testing him, they demanded that he show them a miraculous sign from heaven to prove his authority. When he heard this, he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why do these people keep demanding a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, I will not give this generation any such sign.” So he got back into the boat and left them, and he crossed to the other side of the lake.”Mark 8:11-13 NLT
“They were completely amazed and said again and again, “Everything he does is wonderful. He even makes the deaf to hear and gives speech to those who cannot speak.””Mark 7:37 NLT
“Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people. He also divided the fish for everyone to share. They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftover bread and fish. A total of 5,000 men and their families were fed.”Mark 6:41-44 NLT
“And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people. And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits. He told them to take nothing for their journey except a walking stick—no food, no traveler’s bag, no money. He allowed them to wear sandals but not to take a change of clothes. “Wherever you go,” he said, “stay in the same house until you leave town. But if any place refuses to welcome you or listen to you, shake its dust from your feet as you leave to show that you have abandoned those people to their fate.” So the disciples went out, telling everyone they met to repent of their sins and turn to God. And they cast out many demons and healed many sick people, anointing them with olive oil.”Mark 6:6-13 NLT
Today we’re hearing from my friend Ali! You are sure to be blessed. To engage with the scripture even more, grab a copy of the Let’s Remember This journal at goabbie.com. For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed”. Immediately the bleeding stopped, and she could feel in her body that she had been healed of her terrible condition.
“A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons. He was sitting there fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid. Then those who had seen what happened told the others about the demon-possessed man and the pigs. And the crowd began pleading with Jesus to go away and leave them alone.”Mark 5:15-17 NLT
“Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” Then he added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given—and you will receive even more. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.””Mark 4:21-25 NLT
Sabbath is one of the greatest gifts we have. Yet with sabbath comes the temptation to let it rule over us. To forget that sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. We practice sabbath and rest not because we’re required too, but because we were created too. We were created from rest, for rest. When we rest we are reminding our flesh of who we are and who we belong too.
Today we ready about Jesus healing the paralytic man and calling Levi to be His disciple. Both of them respond by jumping up, and standing up. Jesus invited them, and they chose to respond. They experienced healing and new life after they responded in faith. How will you respond to the invitations of Jesus today?
In todays stories we read of the miracles of Jesus. The healings, and the restoration. Jesus left people better than He found them! Will you?
Welcome to season 2. For the next few weeks we will be in the book of Mark. To help us dive even deeper, we’re releasing a scripture journal and devotional to follow along with this season. To receive the first week of the journal go to Goabbie.com. Follow us @letsrememberthispodcast for more resources and community
Paul gives us a reminder that God is faithful and we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up!
Today we’re looking deeper into the wisdom of Proverbs and how we can learn from wisdom.
Paul is pointing us again to the reality that we were created to go beyond ourselves. We have a call to care for others. Whether as a student, or a teacher, we’re in this together.
Paul invites us today to kill comparison. He invites us to not look at the work God has called others too, but to be faithful with the work He has given us. And finally, to trust the process!
Paul as always gives us a gentle reminder of what’s really important at the end of the day. It’s JESUS!
How do we help believers overcome sin? Paul lays out som profound and practical wisdom and today that’s what we’re talking about!
Today we’re talking about the importance of starting new habits with others! How to partner with people, and prayer!
Today we’re talking about the value of centering our lives around scripture and hearing from God daily. We’re talking about starting small, where you are, yet making sacrifices as you do!
As we start the new year, we’re pausing for a few days to talk about new years and new rhythms. Day one: slowing down & making space. Where do you need to slow down? What is God inviting you into this year? Where do you need to make space? Where do you have space, that you need to use better? I hope this podcasts encourages you to intentionally form rhythms in your life that form you more into the image of Jesus!
The fruit we produce is a direct result of the seeds we plant or do not plant in our lives. Where do you need to let the Spirit plant seeds in your life?
Do you find yourself empty even when you get what your heart desires? What if instead, you asked for the Spirit to give you desires?
Where do you still need God to show up and surprise you? We’re still talking about hope. About surrendering to the Spirit!
Paul is reminding us that there is only room for one God in our lives! Who is your God? Who is seating on the throne of your heart?
Ever feel labor pains? Unsure why? Paul is talking about laboring for others today. He is talking about being committed to people until Christ is fully developed. What do you need to remember from this?
Paul is addressing the false teachers again. He is essentially telling the people that what they’re being taught is fake news! False voices will try to get us to believe that pursuing the things of this world over Jesus will satisfy. But the reality is that only Jesus can satisfy. Everything else will just leave us empty.
This week we’re working through Galatians 4:15-20. Listen along and ask the Holy Spirit what you need to remember!
Did you know you are a child of God? That He delights in you? You don’t have to look anywhere else! Today we talk about carrying the favor of God!
Another week in Gods word together! Today were talking about why we go back to old patterns when we know God!
What does it look like to be a child? To not worry? To not rush? To trust our father and our identity in Him? Today, that’s what we’re talking about!
Is there conflict!”? Absolutely not! Paul talks about this and I pray that you listen and remember that it’s only Jesus who gives new life! That’s the promise.
Paul is speaking their language! He is committed to helping them understand. I’m the same way, God wants to help YOU understand! Lean in, listen, ask questions, and get ready for Him to speak!
We now are carriers of the promise. We get to receive it, and release it! But what is the promise?
What does it mean to walk by faith? It’s north practical and personal. It takes trust & obedience. Today, this is what we’re talking about!
Who can have faith? Who can receive the promise? That’s what we’re talking about today!
Why is Paul so intense? Why does he keep saying they are foolish? Could it be out of protection? Could it be that he was trying to warn them? Protect them? Listen, and ask the Holy Spirit to show you what you need to remember!
Ever just wake up thinking about the gift of grace? That we don’t have to rely on ourselves? Or figure it out alone? Today, that’s what I’m receiving! I’m receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit within and I hope you will too!
What does it mean to be crucified and die to our flesh? Is it painful? Yes! Today, that’s what we talk about!
What is it about the law? Paul says to die to it, Jesus said He came to fulfill it? Today, that’s what we’re talking about! Before you press play, ask the Spirit what you need to relieve, and REMEMBER!
Today we talk about the dilemma that Peter and Paul are discussing. Is grace enough? Or do we still need parts of the law? Read, receive, and REMEMBER!
Verses like today can sometimes feel heavy with lots of big words that are hard to understand. What am I remembering? That it’s still about the table. It’s always about talking to Jesus.
More conversations and confrontations with Paul and Peter! How fun, right? Read, and remember this!
Today we’re talking more about why Paul opposed Peter. Paul was fighting to protect the unity of the gospel! The unity that Jesus brings!
What do you feel when you hear the word “confrontation” or “opposition “? Falling, doesn’t mean failing. We will all fall short, but because of Jesus can get back up again! Join us today as we read Galatians 2:11!
Have you ever thought about what it really means to be generous? Why does it matter? Today we talk about Galatians 2:10 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 and what it looks like to be generous
Open your bibles with us to Galatians 2:9. Every day we’re asking God to speak to us as we read and show us what we need to remember!
Today we read Galatians 2:7-8 and talk about the different places and people God has called us to reach. It may look different, but it’s the same God who calls us and equips us. As you read, ask God what you need to receive and remember!
Welcome to week 4! Today we talk about Galatians 2:6. Grab your Bible, read Galatians 2:6-10 or press play on the Bible app! Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what you need to REMEMBER!
Talking today about the people looking at us for how to live. It’s not a heavy responsibility, but a holy one!
Week three of Galatians! Read scripture, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you remember it!
Week 2 we’re walking through Galatians 1:11-12. Read it daily , ask the Holy Spirit to speak, and reveal himself to YOU!
Today we are joined by my MOTHER! You will not want to MISS this! We are closing out week 1 with Galatians 1:10. Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ!
Let’s remember this is all about not only reading scripture, but remembering it. We are slowly reading through scripture and asking the Holy Spirit to speak and show us what we need to remember!
Today we talk about Galatians 1:2-3. Pauls famous words “grace & peace to you”. Do we live by the words we speak? Do we freely receive and give grace? Let’s read together and let’s remember this!
Grab your bibles, pens, journals, and let’s remember this! Join us today as we start walking through the book of Galatians with Galatians 1:1