The Bible For Busy People

From his closest followers to Roman officials and outsiders, Jesus lived, taught, healed, and died in a way that stunned everyone around him. Today, as we reflect on his interaction with Pilate and the centurion at the cross, may we not lose our own sense of awe at who Jesus is and what he came to do—for everyone. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lDPzza  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to s...

How do you handle disruptions—when life doesn’t go as planned, or when you become the disruption by standing for truth or setting boundaries? Today, we’re looking at a moment when Jesus completely disrupted expectations in his own hometown, and the crowd went from amazed to enraged. As we read Luke 4, let’s consider: how open are we to letting Jesus disrupt our lives with truth, grace, and purpose...

You know how some family resemblances are so strong, you can spot them a mile away? Scripture tells us that Jesus is the exact image of God—His heart, His power, and His presence made visible. Today, we’re looking at how Jesus amazed people not just by what He did, but by who He revealed—the God who heals, teaches, and loves fully. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41tvhkH  ---------------- We’d love to...

Jesus amazed people—not just with what He did, but with who He is. In stories like calming the storm in Matthew 8 and walking on water in Matthew 14, we see His unmatched authority over nature itself, reminding us that even the chaos listens to Him. Today, we’re exploring how Jesus’s sovereignty invites us not just to trust Him in the storm, but to worship Him as the one who reigns above it all. S...

A couple of weeks ago, we explored moments where Jesus was amazed—but today, we’re flipping the script to look at how Jesus amazed others. In a world expecting a militant messiah, Jesus redefined authority through radical love, deep wisdom, and a vision for a Kingdom that turned culture on its head. Let’s dive into the end of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7 and rediscover how Jesus continues...

As we wrap up the New Christian Toolkit week, here’s the truth I’ve learned the hard way: following Jesus isn’t about pressure to perform or serve out of obligation—it’s about learning to live from His love. Real faith expresses itself through love, not duty, and when love leads, our service becomes joyful, genuine, and sustainable. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4luSIkD  ---------------- We’d love to...

Becoming a Christian will transform you! You step forward in faith—knowing that through Jesus, you are already made perfect, and now get to walk with Him as He shapes you, strengthens you, and makes you holy by His Spirit. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46Xqmfi  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at P...

What do you do next when you become a Christian? You keep seeking—because knowing Jesus is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of discovering more of God’s heart, character, and presence through His Word and Spirit. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fyXcVW  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Pur...

When you become a new Christian, you're not just stepping into a relationship with Jesus—you’re joining a whole new family. Whether you’re already connected to a church or still figuring things out, there’s a community of believers ready to grow with you, challenge you, and walk alongside you. Let's talk about it. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lsrkDE  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to s...

Becoming a Christian is a powerful, life-changing moment—declaring Jesus as Lord, getting baptized, and stepping into a brand-new life. But what comes next can feel overwhelming, especially when the pressure to do can crowd out the joy of simply being His. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4mM4k3O  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes...

Some Bible stories stop you in your tracks—and this one in Matthew 15 is one of them. Jesus's response to a desperate, faithful Gentile woman feels shockingly out of character at first glance, but if we stay with the discomfort, we find a powerful story of persistence, faith, and a boundary-breaking grace. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4ogEfvn  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend eve...

A man runs to Jesus with urgency and sincerity, asking what he must do to inherit eternal life—but the conversation quickly reveals how tightly his heart is wrapped around his wealth. Jesus isn’t amazed here, but He is moved; and in His challenge to surrender everything, we glimpse the deep connection between faith, sacrifice, and trust in God's provision. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3UJ4WuV  -----...

Before Jesus points out the humble widow’s offering in Mark 12, He tells a parable about tenants rejecting their master’s messengers—and ultimately his son—just like the religious leaders rejected Him. In a chapter full of pride, power plays, and spiritual posturing, it’s the quiet, costly gift of a poor widow that captures Jesus’s attention and reveals what true devotion really looks like. Show N...

Yesterday we saw Jesus amazed by the faith of a Roman centurion—but today, we see Him amazed for the opposite reason: the unbelief of His own hometown. In Mark 6, those who knew Jesus best couldn’t see past His ordinary background, and their lack of faith closed them off from the miracles waiting to happen. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/45ikvi9  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend ev...

This week, we’re asking a big question: What amazes Jesus?—and what that reveals about the kind of faith that moves Him. Today, we're looking at the Roman centurion in occupied Capernaum—he had power, status, and wealth—yet the one in Luke chapter 7 came to Jesus with unexpected humility and bold faith.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46LGK2t  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even...

Mary’s story is not just about purity or obedience—it’s about courageous faith in the face of the unknown, and deep trust in a God who works through the humble and overlooked. From Eve’s sorrow to Mary’s “yes,” we see a story of redemption unfolding, where grace meets shame and hope crushes despair. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3IQy3tH  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more...

Bathsheba’s story is often misunderstood, reduced to a tale of temptation, but Scripture shows us a woman caught in a tragic abuse of power—not a scandal of seduction. Her place in Jesus’s lineage is not a mark of shame, but a testament to God's justice, compassion, and ability to redeem even the most painful parts of our stories. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4mhsAu6  ---------------- We’d love to e...

Ruth’s story begins with loss and uncertainty, but through her courage, humility, and quiet faith, God weaves redemption into every chapter. The only woman in Jesus’s lineage with a whole book to her name, Ruth shows us that faith often looks like everyday obedience and steadfast love in the face of hardship. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lMM4Hi  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend...

Rahab is often reduced to a simple “bad girl turned good” story, but her role in Scripture is far more complex and courageous. In a society that offered her few options, she used her position, wisdom, and faith to lean into God’s plan. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41lhTyG  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Bus...

This week, we're looking at the women named in Jesus’s genealogy—each one complex, resilient, and often misunderstood. We’re starting with Tamar, whose bold actions in the face of injustice secured not only her survival, but her place in the lineage of Christ. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4mjURAq  ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past epis...

We don’t always catch the full context, especially when we’re reading ancient texts through modern eyes. My friend Savannah recently shared a funny church bulletin misprint (link in show notes), and it reminded me how easily we can miss the bigger picture—something Paul’s wrapping up in Colossians by reshaping familiar household norms with the radical love and equality of Christ. Show Notes: https...

Have you ever laid back and looked for shapes in the clouds—just letting your imagination run wild? My kids do this now too, and it reminds me of Colossians 3, where Paul encourages us to lift our eyes and hearts, not just to dream, but to intentionally set our minds on what’s above—on the lasting, beautiful reality of life with Christ. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46V7Dkl  ---------------- Special...

When’s the last time you felt truly full, deep in your soul? This week Paul reminds us that real fullness isn’t found in rules, rituals, or the world’s wisdom, but in Christ alone—who fills us completely and frees us to live by the Spirit, not by striving. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4f2WNeg  ---------------- Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People...

Do you have a good before-and-after story—like a makeover moment that changed how you saw yourself? Reading Colossians this week reminds me that Paul is giving us exactly that kind of picture: who we were before Christ, and who we are now because of Him. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3H0mhwb  ---------------- Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Po...

Have you ever felt like you truly belonged—like you fit in a way that mattered? As we read Colossians this week, I’m reminded of a small online study group that started out awkwardly but became a place of deep connection, just like Paul reminds the church of their belonging in Christ and His greater kingdom. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3H0XhEZ  ---------------- Special thanks to Cannon Beach Confer...