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Have you ever heard a story or seen an image that stayed with you for years? God often used vivid pictures, dreams, and parables to help people understand truths that were bigger than words alone. From a valley of dry bones to hidden treasure, these powerful images still point us toward hope, restoration, and God's kingdom today. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fkd4N3  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Most of us don't have golden statues sitting in our living rooms, but that doesn't mean idols aren't a struggle for us. I know there are times when comfort, control, approval, or success can quietly compete for first place in my heart. Looking at the Ten Commandments through that lens helped me see that God isn't after rules for the sake of rules, He wants a relationship built on trust. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4iAPlt4  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Have you ever looked at a family photo and immediately noticed how much everyone resembles one another? As I was studying Genesis 1, I was struck by the incredible truth that every human being is made in God's image. That means our value, purpose, and identity aren't things we earn, they're gifts we've carried from the very beginning. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4zEQfvN  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Have you ever been so focused on rules, schedules, or expectations that you missed what really mattered? As we wrap up the week, John 5 shows us a Jesus who consistently put people before religious performance. I find it encouraging that His priority wasn't protecting traditions, but bringing healing, wholeness, and hope wherever He went. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4yPfRF2  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

There are some Bible stories I never get tired of reading, and the woman at the well is one of them. Every time I come back to this conversation between Jesus and a woman who felt overlooked and excluded, I'm reminded just how far God will go to meet us where we are. It's a story full of grace, hope, and the kind of belonging we all long for. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4A51OfJ  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Have you ever looked back and realized you're not the same person you used to be? Maybe your circumstances haven't changed much, but God has been quietly transforming your heart. In John 3, Jesus introduces the incredible idea of being "born again," reminding us that life with Him is a continual invitation into something new. These scriptures in Acts, Hebrews and Colossians offer a beautiful picture of what happens when believers choose to live in genuine community, growing stronger together through God's grace. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4iKtGzM  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

I don't know about you, but I love seeing different sides of Jesus. In John 2, we see Him celebrating at a wedding one moment and boldly challenging unhealthy systems the next. Together, these stories paint a beautiful picture of a God who cares deeply about both our joy and our freedom. These scriptures in Acts, Hebrews and Colossians offer a beautiful picture of what happens when believers choose to live in genuine community, growing stronger together through God's grace. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4zSWNGO  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Have you ever noticed that when you start something new, one of the first things you do is find your people? Whether it's a new job, hobby, or life season, we weren't meant to do it alone. As we open John 1, I love that one of the very first things Jesus does is gather people around Him, inviting them into relationship before sending them into purpose. These scriptures in Acts, Hebrews and Colossians offer a beautiful picture of what happens when believers choose to live in genuine community, growing stronger together through God's grace. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4A0oIER  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Life was never meant to be lived alone. Some of the greatest encouragement comes from sharing meals, praying together, serving one another, and simply walking through everyday moments with people who point us back to Jesus. These scriptures in Acts, Hebrews and Colossians offer a beautiful picture of what happens when believers choose to live in genuine community, growing stronger together through God's grace. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4zUkazF  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Most of us don't immediately think of repentance as a gift, yet some of the most freeing moments in life come when we finally stop running, acknowledge what's wrong, and turn back toward God. While repentance can be uncomfortable, it opens the door to healing, restoration, and renewed relationship with Him. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4zYNpSi  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

There’s something comforting about knowing you don’t have to carry every burden alone. Whether it's a whispered prayer in a quiet moment or a room full of believers seeking God together, prayer connects us not only to the Lord but to one another. God meets His people when they come before Him with humility, faith, and expectation. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dN6XjU  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Have you ever looked back and realized how much God was doing in a season you barely noticed at the time? In the middle of busy schedules and full minds, it's easy to forget His faithfulness, but remembering has a way of restoring our perspective. These passages remind me that gratitude grows when we pause to recall who God is, what He's done, and the grace that continues to carry us forward. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47zF3nO  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

It's easy for meaningful things to become routine. Whether it's a daily habit, a family tradition, or even gathering for church, sometimes we move through familiar rhythms without stopping to appreciate the gift they are. In Leviticus 23 we're shown that God intentionally created space for rest, celebration, and gratitude because remembering His goodness together shapes our hearts in ways we often don't realize. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4BprbdC  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Starting something new can feel overwhelming. Whether it's a new job, a new season, or a new responsibility, there's always a learning curve. That's why it's encouraging to see that Jesus didn't expect His followers to have everything figured out before sending them out. When Jesus commissioned the 72 disciples, He sent them with a simple but powerful mission: bring God's peace wherever they went. They would face both welcome and rejection, but they were never sent alone. Their confidence wasn't in themselves but in God's presence. It's a timely reminder that as we share God's love with others, we're called to carry peace, not pressure. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4k2nUKP  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Every once in a while, we experience a moment that leaves us humbled and speechless. A breathtaking view, a life-changing event, or an encounter that reminds us just how small we are and how great God is. That's what happened to Isaiah. In a powerful vision of God's holiness, Isaiah became deeply aware of both God's glory and his own need for grace. Yet after God cleansed and prepared him, Isaiah responded with courage: "Here am I. Send me." His story reminds us that God doesn't call perfect people. He equips willing ones. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dL2NJb  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 Purposely.com  We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at [email protected]  Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/  Follow Purposely: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/