August 6th, 25: Seeing Jesus for Who He Is: Habakkuk’s Vision and Freedom in John 8

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One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you.

TODAY'S EPISODE:

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast! On this August 6th episode, Host Hunter guides us through day 219 of our journey through the Scriptures. Today, we dive into the book of Habakkuk, exploring the prophet’s heartfelt cries for justice and God’s powerful assurance in the midst of turmoil. Hunter then leads us to the Gospel of John, chapter 8, where we witness Jesus’ radical compassion for the woman caught in adultery and His bold declaration: “I am the light of the world.” As we reflect on the question, “Who are you?”—the very question the crowds pressed upon Jesus—Hunter unpacks how our perceptions of God can be clouded by fear and lies, and reminds us that looking to Jesus on the cross reveals the true heart of God: love.

Alongside our readings, Hunter offers prayers rooted in peace, hope, and unity, inviting us to continue growing in faith and understanding. Whether you’re joining with your family or spending quiet time alone, this episode is a warm invitation to encounter the living Word and remember this important truth: you are loved. Let’s begin today’s journey together.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

Who are you? That was the question on everyone’s lips in John 8. The religious leaders, confused and threatened by Jesus, kept demanding an answer. Who could he possibly be? Why did his words stir up so much fear—and so much hope? Sometimes, just like those early listeners, our own hearts are not ready to truly hear Jesus’s answer. We find ourselves blinded by lies—lies that feed our fears, that swell our pride, that paint God with the colors of our own anxieties. These lies keep us from seeing Jesus for who he really is, and they keep us from the healing he longs to give.

So what does God do when we are lost in that darkness? He comes. He doesn’t shame us or turn away—he steps into our confusion and brokenness with love. In Jesus, God shows us the way of love: self-giving, radically forgiving, co-suffering love. Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man on the cross, then you will know that I am he.” If we want to see who Jesus is, we have only to look at the cross. There, we see what the woman caught in adultery saw: the one who stoops down, enters into the dust of our lives, and writes something new—a story not of condemnation, but of mercy and life.

At the cross, we see the one who takes away the sin of the world, who includes us in the love he shares with the Father. We see love; that is who he is.

That’s the prayer of my heart today: that I would truly hear and see Jesus answer that old question, “Who are you?”—and that I would recognize Love lifted up for the world. This is my prayer for myself, for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that’s my prayer for you, too.

May it be so.

TODAY'S PRAYERS:

Lord God Almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day.
Preserve us with your mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity.
And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth
and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near
grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you
bring the nations into your fold, pour out your spirit on all flesh
and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

And now, Lord, make me an instrument of your