Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

The Rest You’re Aching For | The Gospels | Luke 6:1–11

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we ache for rest but resist it at the same time? Why do better habits and slower days still fail to quiet our hearts? What if the rest you’re...

Why Jesus is Magnetized to Broken People | The Gospels | Luke 5:27–39

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we assume Jesus wants the cleaned-up version of us? Why do we hide our wounds, sin, and shame from him? What if the very places we want to conc...

Jesus is Willing. Jesus is Able. | The Gospels | Luke 5:12–26

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Has shame shaped how you see yourself and how you approach God? What if Jesus’s response is not rejection, but a willingness to come close and the...

Stop Living for “If Only” | The Gospels | Luke 5:1–11

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the “if only” you keep chasing? Why do we keep believing contentment is just one achievement, relationship, or outcome away? And what if ...

Do You Believe Miracles Still Happen? | The Gospels | Luke 4:31–44

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if Jesus’s miracles are more than ancient stories? What do they reveal about his kingdom? And how do they help us hope for what’s still to co...

The Needy and the Need-Nots | The Gospels | Luke 4:14–30

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the deepest dividing line in humanity isn’t between the haves and the have-nots? What if it’s between the needy and the need-nots? And how...

Why Consumption Can’t Satisfy You | The Gospels | Luke 4:1–13

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we so easily controlled by our cravings? How has consumer culture trained us to keep reaching for more? And what does Jesus teach us about res...

How Chasing Approval Kills Your Faith | The Gospels | Luke 3:21-38

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you constantly have to prove yourself? Are you trapped in the need to be liked, validated, or praised? How can you break free from th...

Is Your Heart Ready? | The Gospels | Luke 3:1–20

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to prepare for God’s work in your life? How do you know if your heart is truly changing? And what does repentance really look like...

Why Jesus Stayed Behind | The Gospels | Luke 2:41–52

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Was Jesus sinning by staying behind at the Temple after his parents left? How do we submit to imperfect authority while keeping our hearts aligned wit...

Comfort in the Chaos | The Gospels | Luke 2:22–40

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How can we recognize God’s work in the midst of uncertainty? Is there hope beyond the chaos? Can comfort go deeper than our circumstances? In today’...

Why God Chose Bethlehem | The Gospels | Luke 2:1-21

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If God could choose anywhere for Jesus to be born, why a manger in an obscure city? Why do we assume significance comes from power or wealth? And what...

What Real Praise Looks Like | The Gospels | Luke 1:67–80

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does It actually mean to praise God? How does remembering God’s faithfulness reshape our priorities? And what does it look like to center our...

Nine Months of Silence | The Gospels | Luke 1:57–66

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when God asks you to trust him in the middle of uncertainty? What do you do when faith and doubt collide? And what does John’s birth re...

The Way Up is Down | The Gospels | Luke 1:39–56

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you chasing personal success over God’s kingdom? What does true greatness look like? Can the "lowly" really change the world? In today’s episo...

Nothing is Impossible with God | The Gospels | Luke 1:26–38

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do we surrender when God’s plan is overwhelming? Can hope thrive in uncertainty? What does it mean to trust God completely? In today’s episode...

How Will God Set the World Right? | The Gospels | Luke 1:1–25

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If the world feels unjust, is anyone truly in control? How will lost sinners ever be reconciled? Where does real hope begin? In today’s episode, Pat...

Do You Live with Resurrection Hope? | The Gospels | Mark 16:1–8

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your outlook shaped by what’s happening around you? Are you worrying about "stones" God has already rolled away? What would it look like to live ...

The Cry from the Cross | The Gospels | Mark 15:33–47

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Jesus quote Psalm 22 in his final moments? Why does it sound more like desperation than victory? What does his agony reveal about God’s hear...

The Ultimate Proof of His Love | The Gospels | Mark 15:21–32

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How can you be sure God loves you? What do you do when your circumstances make you doubt his goodness? What does it mean to take up your cross and fol...

Hail, King Jesus! | The Gospels | Mark 15:1–20

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to say “Hail, King Jesus” in a world that feels anything but joyful? Where is God when you feel rejected, condemned, or beaten d...

Peter's Denial is Your Denial | The Gospels | Mark 14:66-72

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we quick to judge Peter but slow to examine ourselves? How often do we deny Jesus in quieter, more subtle ways? Will our failure define us or ...

Not the Story We Expected | The Gospels | Mark 14:53–65

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Jesus allow himself to be condemned? What happens when Jesus’s victory doesn’t look like ours? Can you still trust God’s plan when it f...

You Have Nothing to Prove | The Gospels | Mark 14:27-5

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we agonize over proving ourselves? Where has self-confidence quietly replaced dependence on God? What would change if you trusted Christ’s fi...

What Is Jesus Worth to You? | The Gospels | Mark 14:1–26

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does your faith cost you anything? Do you see devotion to Jesus as beautiful or wasteful? Can you be "close" to Jesus and still miss him? In today’s...

Stay Awake! | The Gospels | Mark 13

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you grown spiritually drowsy? Could comfort or distraction be pulling you off course? How do we stay faithful when the timeline is uncertain? ...

Is Your Faith an Act? | The Gospels | Mark 12:35–43

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does Jesus see when he looks at you? Are you living for God’s approval or the crowd’s applause? Have you learned how to look righteous withou...

It ALL Comes Down To This... | The Gospels | Mark 12:28-34

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What would people learn about Christianity by watching your life? Are the things you’re most passionate about rooted in love? What truly brings us n...

Whose Image Do You Bear? | The Gospels | Mark 12:13–27

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why was Jesus so controversial? Why did the religious leaders constantly attempt to "trap" him? Are we guilty of doing the same? In today’s episode,...

Don't Waste God's Patience | The Gospels | Mark 12:1-12

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How have you experienced God’s patience? Could his kindness be something you’ve begun to assume rather than receive with gratitude? What sins do y...

Do You Trust Jesus's Authority? | The Gospels | Mark 11:27-33

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re in a "pickle," whose authority do you trust: your own, others’, or Jesus’s? Where does Jesus's authority come from? And what does it...

Why Was Jesus So Angry? | The Gospels | Mark 11:12–25

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Jesus curse a fig tree and overturn tables in the temple? What’s really going on beneath the surface in this passage? And what does this te...

Don’t Sell the Gospel Short | The Gospels | Mark 11:1–11

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your view of the Gospel too narrow? Why did Jesus really come? And how does your answer shape the way you follow him? In today’s episode, Jense...

Are You Spiritually Blind? | The Gospels | Mark 10:32–52

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do you want most from Jesus? Are you asking for comfort, success, or something deeper? Can you see your sin clearly? In today’s episode, Tanya ...

How To Inherit Eternal Life | The Gospels | Mark 10: 17-31

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to inherit eternal life? What stands in the way of entering God’s kingdom? Is following Jesus worth the cost? In today’s ...

Are You Testing or Trusting Jesus? | The Gospels | Mark 10:1–16

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to control Jesus or follow him? Does commitment to God actually restrict your freedom? And why does Jesus point to children as the ...

How Jesus Defines Greatness | The Gospels | Mark 9:30-50

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you measure greatness: like the world or like Jesus? What does it look like to live last in a first-place world? And can we trust Jesus’s w...

Want a Powerful Prayer Life? | The Gospels | Mark 9:14-29

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you pray out of demand or dependence? What do your prayers reveal about what you believe to be true about God? Why does prayer sometimes feel inef...

Do You See God in the Ordinary? | The Gospels | Mark 9:2-13

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Jesus reveal his glory before his suffering? Would seeing God’s glory change the way you live? What if his glory is closer than you think?...

Losing Your Life to Save It | The Gospels | Mark 8:22–9:1

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you say Jesus is? What is the true cost of following him? Are you willing to lose your life to save it? In today’s episode, Keith shares how ...

Your Hunger Reveals Your Heart | The Gospels | Mark 8:1–21

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your struggle really about a lack of provision? Or a lack of perception? What keeps us from seeing Jesus as the One who sustains us? In today’s e...

Did Jesus Really Call Her a "Dog"? | The Gospels | Mark 7:24–37

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Jesus call a woman in need a “dog”? What are our modern ears missing while reading today's passage? And could familiarity or pride be kee...

What’s Really in Your Heart? | The Gospels | Mark 7:1–23

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What makes someone clean or unclean? Can religious activity hide a heart that's far from God? What does your own life reveal about what you believe? I...

Want More Calm in Your Life? | The Gospels | Mark 6:45–56

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself searching for control when life feels uncertain? What if the peace you’re looking for comes from presence, not answers? In tod...

A Problem You Can't Solve | The Gospels | Mark 6:30-44

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you trust that God will provide? Why does God test us? Will you offer Jesus your loaves and fishes? In today's episode, Keith shares how Mark 6:30...

The True Cost of Following Jesus | The Gospels | Mark 6:13–29

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really cost to follow Jesus? Does anything feel too "expensive" to surrender? What are you holding onto instead of following Jesus full...

Jesus's Hometown Disadvantage | The Gospels | Mark 6:1–12

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why could Jesus do so few miracles in his hometown? Can familiarity keep us from seeing who he really is? Have you grown bored or complacent with Jesu...

Death Is Not the End | The Gospels | Mark 5:35–43

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How should Christians reckon with death? If death is inevitable, what hope do we have? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Mark 5:35–43 points u...

What Are You Desperate For? | The Gospels | Mark 5:21–34

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are you desperate for God to do in your life? Is there something you’ve accepted because you think it can’t change? What would it look like t...

Demons, Pigs, and Jesus | The Gospels | Mark 5:1-20

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How does sin affect us? Who is Legion? Are you sharing what God has done for you? In today's episode, Keith shares how Mark 5:1-20 reminds us of the...

Will You Hear His Voice? | The Gospels | Mark 4:35–41

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jesus's voice the most powerful and influential voice in your life? Or are you settling for a cheap substitute? And how should we respond to his vo...

What Is the Kingdom of God? | The Gospels | Mark 4:21–34

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the kingdom of God just about going to heaven someday? Why does Jesus compare his kingdom to a mustard seed? And how is Jesus calling you to partic...

Do You Have Ears to Hear? | The Gospels | Mark 4:1–20

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Jesus teach in parables? Is the kingdom of God meant for everyone? What kind of soil is your heart? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Ma...

How to Fight Your Demons | The Gospels | Mark 3:20-35

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does growth look like? What's your spiritual pain point? Are there parts of your life that are off-limits to God? In today's episode, Tanya share...

Are You a Disciple? | The Gospels | Mark 3:13-19

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who were Jesus's disciples? Why did Jesus change people's names? What does it mean to be a disciple? In today's episode, Keith shares how Mark 3:13-1...

Jesus's Kingdom Creates Shockwaves | The Gospels | Mark 3:1-12

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How will you respond to Jesus’s kingdom? Are you trying to fix yourself before coming to him? Is your heart hardened or ready to receive restoration...

Christianity is More Than Rules | The Gospels | Mark 2:18-28

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is God just a cosmic rule-enforcer? What is the purpose of the Sabbath? Are you a legalist? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Mark 2:18-28 remi...

You Are Sick | The Gospels | Mark 2:13-17

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who did Jesus come to save? Do you feel like an outcast? Will you admit your sickness? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Mark 2:13-17 encourages...

How to Have Godly Friendships | The Gospels | Mark 2:1-12

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you bring your friends to Jesus? Do you have friends that bring you to Jesus? Do you see Jesus for who he truly is? In today's episode, Tanya share...

Who is Jesus? | The Gospels | Mark 1:29-45

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who is Jesus? What is leprosy and why was it so damaging? Is Jesus willing to heal me? In today's episode, Keith shares how Mark 1:29-45 reminds us ...

I Want to Follow Jesus | The Gospels | Mark 1:16-28

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What's the current trajectory of your life? What does it mean to fish for people? What do you need to leave behind so that you can follow Jesus? In to...

Jesus is King | The Gospels | Mark 1:1-15

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do I read my Bible? What's special about the Gospel of Mark? Who is the Messiah? In today's episode, Patrick kicks off our 2026 journey through th...

A New Year's Eve Prayer | Historical Books | Isaiah 55

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up our year in the Historical Books, join Jensen in taking a moment to rest and pray through Isaiah 55, reflecting on 2025, and praying ...

What Did God Teach You This Year? | Historical Books | Isaiah 54

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What did God teach you this year? Through the highs? Through the lows? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Isaiah 54 reminds us that God was fai...

Jesus: An Unlikely Hero | Historical Books | Isaiah 52:13-53:12

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a good hero? How does God build his kingdom? What does following Jesus look like? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 52:13-53:1...

Wake Up! | Historical Books | Isaiah 52:1-12

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been sleep walking through life? What is the gospel? What are you waking up to? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Isaiah 52:1-12 urges ...

Resisting the Machine | Historical Books | Isaiah 51:17-23

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas! In today's episode, Patrick shares how Isaiah 51:17-23 encourages us to resist the temptations of our culture, so that we might rem...

God With Us | Historical Books | Isaiah 51:1-16

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where is your home? Where do you find comfort? What is the good news of great joy? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Isaiah 51:1-16 reminds us...

Wait for the Gift | Historical Books | Isaiah 50

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you appreciate God's gift? How do we cultivate hopeful anticipation? Why can we trust God's gift? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Isaiah 50 ...

You Are an Outsider | Historical Books | Isaiah 49:8-26

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like an outsider? How should Christians live as outsiders? Will God forget me? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 49:8-26 remi...

Who is the Servant in Isaiah? | Historical Books | Isaiah 49:1-7

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does the Old Testament point to Jesus? Who is the servant in Isaiah? What is God's plan? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Isaiah 49:1-7 rem...

In the World, Not of It | Historical Books | Isaiah 48:12-22

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How should Christians engage with culture? What does it mean to be in the world, but not of it? What are you living for? In today's episode, Patrick ...

Spiritual Imposter Syndrome | Historical Books | Isaiah 48:1-11

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have spiritual imposter syndrome? How do you fight against it? Why is God faithful to us? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Isaiah 48:...

How to Practice Humility | Historical Books | Isaiah 47

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you practice humility? Has pride convinced you that your power is enough? What does it mean to be humble? In today's episode, Tanya shares how ...

Idols Can't Save You | Historical Books | Isaiah 46

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the ten commandments? Who were the Babylonian gods? What are your idols? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 46 reminds us that...

The Great Musician | Historical Books | Isaiah 45

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who is more important: the musician or the instrument? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Isaiah 45 reminds us that we are held by the great Musi...

Isaiah Predicts the Future | Historical Books | Isaiah 44:24-48

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did Isaiah predict the future? Is God in control? Is God working for your good? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Isaiah 44:24-48 reminds us ...

Distracting Ourselves to Death | Historical Books | Isaiah 44:6-23

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you distracted by your phone? Where is most of your screen time spent? Do you idolize your phone? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Isaiah ...

The Problem with Sinful Boredom | Historical Books | Isaiah 44:1-5

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you forgotten what it means to follow Christ? Are you prioritizing the wrong thing? Do you suffer from sinful boredom? In today's episode, Tanya ...

This is True Worship | Historical Books | Isaiah 43:14-28

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does God care about our motives? What was the point of the sacrificial system? What is true worship? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 43...

The Voice of Love | Historical Books | Isaiah 43:1-13

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you long to hear God's voice? What do you fear? What were you made for? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Isaiah 43:1-13 reminds us that God...

You Were Spiritually Poor | Historical Books | Isaiah 42:10-25

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you blind and deaf to God? Do you walk humbly before God? Has God lifted you up? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Isaiah 42:10-25 encoura...

The Justice of Jesus | Historical Books | Isaiah 42:1-9

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you see injustice today? Who is the "servant"? Do you submit to biblical justice? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Isaiah 42:1-9 rem...

Do Not Fear | Historical Books | Isaiah 41

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's the point of Advent? Are you worrying about outcomes? Does God need reminding about us? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Isaiah 41 remi...

Your Soul is Swiping for God | Historical Books | Isaiah 40:9-31

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you swipe for? Is social media your shepherd? Are you listening for Jesus' voice? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 40:9-31 encou...

Are You Chasing Comfort? | Historical Books | Isaiah 40:1-8

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you chase comfort? Shopping? Alcohol? Entertainment? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Isaiah 40:1-8 encourages us to find true, lasting ...

This is Not the Last Chapter | Historical Books | 2 Kings 25:22-30

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does the book of Kings end? What hope do we have? Does your life feel imprisoned? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Kings 25:22-30 poin...

The Destruction of Jerusalem | Historical Books | 2 Kings 24:18-25:21

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the destruction of Jerusalem so important? Why did Judah get sent into exile? What is Advent? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Kings 2...

How to Share Your Faith | Historical Books | 2 Kings 23:36-24:17

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you value faith in your household? How can I share my faith with others? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Kings 23:36-24:17 reminds us th...

Judgement is Coming | Historical Books | 2 Kings 23:31-35

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe that sin is a big deal? Do you believe in a final judgement? How can we be free from sin? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 King...

The King Who Conquered Death | Historical Books | 2 Kings 23:29-30

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How have you experienced the loss of life? How does the Bible portray death? What made Jesus the best king? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Ki...

The Value of Obedience | Historical Books | 2 Kings 23:1-28

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who was King Josiah? What made him so faithful? Is God's justice unfair? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Kings 23:1-28 reminds us that t...

What is Godly Grief? | Historical Books | 2 Kings 22:8-20

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sorry about your sin? Or are you sorry that you got caught? What does godly grief look like? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Kings 2...

The Power of Words | Historical Books | 2 Kings 22:1-7

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your words matter. Do you use your words to encourage others? Or do you waste your words? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Kings 22:1-7 enco...

Apart from Jesus, There's Nothing | Historical Books | 2 Kings 21:19-26

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you forgotten what it was like before you met Jesus? Is Gen Z coming back to church? What are today's idols? In today's episode, Keith shares ho...

Sin is a Parasite | Historical Books | 2 Kings 21:10-18

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What comes to mind when you think of sin? How is God just and merciful? How does Jesus defeat the parasite? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Kin...

Spiritual But Not Religious? | Historical Books | 2 Kings 21:1-9

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you spiritual but not religious? Are astrology, Buddhism, and crystals harmful? Where are demons in today's world? In today's episode, Patrick sh...

Your Life is Not About You | Historical Books | 2 Kings 20:12-20

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you think of the most? God? Others? Or... yourself? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Kings 20:12-20 reminds us that we are not the mai...

Are You Wasting Time? | Historical Books | 2 Kings 20:1-11

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do with fifteen extra years? Are you offering God your best? Are you making the best use of your time? In today's episode, Tanya shar...

Fight Your Battles with Prayer | Historical Books | 2 Kings 19:20-37

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has your life plan fallen apart? Do you feel surrounded? How do you fight your battles? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Kings 19:20-37 enco...