Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

What's God's Calling For Your Life? | Torah | Genesis 2:4-17

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here to grow in your faith this year. What do you think you were created to do? What do you spend th...

Are You Bad at Resting? | Torah | Genesis 1:31-2:3

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here to grow in your faith this year. Do you consider rest a luxury? When was the last time you real...

How Are We Created in God's Image? | Torah | Genesis 1:26-30

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here to grow in your faith this year. How can I be created in God's image if I sin? Is God's creatio...

Who Has Authority Over Your Life? | Torah | Genesis 1:1-25

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here to grow in your faith in the new year. Who are you accountable to? Whose authority are you unde...

What Did You Learn This Year? | Christmas | Isaiah 11:10-16

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here to grow in your faith in the new year. And what are you going to learn next year? If you're bei...

Are Things Not As You Expected? | Christmas | Isaiah 11:6-9

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has your life turned out how you expected? Does everything feel turned upside down? In today's episode, Patrick uses Isaiah 11:6-9 to explain how God ...

How Do You Respond to Jesus? | Christmas | Matthew 2:16-23

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Odds are you don't respond to Jesus with hostility (like King Herod), but do you respond with indifference? Do you recognize Jesus for who he really i...

Are You a Fair Judge? | Christmas | Isaiah 11:3-5

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How likely are you to gossip or listen to gossip? Have you ever been gossiped about? How do you think Jesus would react to gossip and slander? In toda...

Jesus's Escape to Egypt | Christmas | Matthew 2:13-15

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does Jesus's life fulfill Old Testament scripture? What was the real reason Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt? In today's episode, https://twitter.com...

Who Is Your King? | Christmas | Matthew 2:1-12

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What kingdom are you under? Are you ruled by wealth? Power? Popularity? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/KeithSimon_ (Keith) compares the kingd...

Are You Doing Enough? | Alex Gray | Ephesians 2:8-10

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do think you're measuring up? Do people think you're failing? Are you enough? Does the voice in your head ever ask you those questions? Alex Gray, co-...

Does Your Life Produce Fruit? | Christmas | Isaiah 11:1-2

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How should we obey God's commands to be fruitful and multiply? Does it mean you have to have kids? Can we do it on our own? In today's episode, https:...

What's Your Significance? | Christmas | Luke 2:36-40

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you spend most of your time doing or thinking about? How does that shape who you're becoming? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/TanyaWil...

Why Does God Make Us Wait? | Christmas | Luke 2:22-35

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you feel about waiting? Are you willing to wait on God? What does it look like to wait on God? https://twitter.com/KeithSimon_ (Keith) continue...

The Impact of God's Love | Dr. Bryan Loritts | Hosea 3

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like to love someone the way God loves someone? https://bryanloritts.com (Dr. Bryan Loritts), director and founder of the Kainos Mov...

How to Maintain Unity | Monique Duson | Ephesians 4

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to have unity in today's day and age? How should believers go about striving for unity? https://twitter.com/therealmoniqued (Monique Du...

Do You Know the Real Gospel? | Christmas | Isaiah 9:7

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what the gospel actually is? What good news does God promise Christians? Heaven? Salvation? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/Patric...

How to Find Peace | Christmas | Luke 2:8-21

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would bring you peace at this moment? Where do you normally look for peace? https://twitter.com/TanyaWillmeth (Tanya) continues our Christmas ser...

How Jesus's Birth Reveals His Character | Christmas | Luke 2:1-7

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so important that Jesus was born in a manger? What does that show us about his attributes? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/KeithSimo...

Do You Understand God? | Taelor Gray | Jeremiah 9:23-24

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may have a relationship with God, but do you fully understand him? Is it even possible to fully understand God? https://twitter.com/taelor_gray (T...

Is Jesus the Reason for the Season? | Christmas | Luke 1:67-80

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard the saying, "Jesus is the reason for the season." But is there more to Christmas than that? In today's episode, https://twitter....

Who Controls Your Kid's Life? | Christmas | Luke 1:57-66

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's your parenting style? Are you in control of your children's lives? Are you trying to be? https://twitter.com/KeithSimon_ (Keith) shares from ht...

The True Politic of Jesus | Christmas | Isaiah 9:6a

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did Jesus come to forgive our sins or to bring justice to the world? Both? Neither? Do we even have to pick? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/P...

Sharing Good News | Christmas | Luke 1:39-45

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you have good news to share, who do you go to first? How do you react when someone shares good news with you? While this can be complicated for m...

Tired of Striving for Greatness? | Christmas | Luke 1:46-56

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be great? What are you doing to try and achieve greatness? We live in a culture fixated on power and perfection, but where does God fit...

What Prayer Reveals About Faith | Dr. Lamar Hardwick | Luke 18:1-8

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do your prayers say about your relationship with God? What is the goal of your prayer life? https://twitter.com/autismpastor?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoog...

When The Church Disappoints You | An Interview with Philip Yancey

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God created the church to pass on his message. But did he know just how broken the church would be? Author https://philipyancey.com (Philip Yancey) jo...

The Trajectory of The World | Christmas | Isaiah 9:4-5

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What trajectory do you think the world is on right now? Is it getting better or worse? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/PatrickKMiller_ (Patric...

What Story Are You Celebrating? | Christmas | Matthew 1:18-25

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the biblical story of Jesus's virgin birth hard for you to believe? Can you imagine being in Joseph's shoes? In today's episode, https://twitter.co...

Do You Trust God's Story For Your Life? | Christmas | Luke 1:26-38

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you trust God with your life? How do you respond when you face unexpected twists and turns in your life? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/Ke...

Finding Hope in Darkness | Christmas | Isaiah 9:1-3

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's weighing you down right now? Do you feel like you're walking in darkness? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/PatrickKMiller_ (Patrick) use...

When God Makes You Wait | Christmas | Luke 1:5-25

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does waiting make you anxious or impatient? How do you respond when God makes you wait? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/TanyaWillmeth (Tanya) ...

Lessons from Jesus's Genealogy | Christmas | Matthew 1:1-17

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All families are broken, but what about Jesus's? In this episode, Keith kicks off our Christmas series by sharing some important lessons we can learn ...

Trusting God's Promises | Robin May | Mark 9:24

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you're faced with fear and anxiety, do you start to doubt God? While God never promises a life free of doubt, his word does equip you to trust hi...

Reflecting Jesus Instead of Culture | Judges | Judges 20

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does the treatment of marginalized people say about a culture? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/TanyaWillmeth (Tanya) examines Israel from...

When We Become Like the World | Judges | Judges 19

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In what ways have you become like the world? In how you spend your money? In your entertainment habits? In how you talk? In today's episode, https://t...

Do You Follow a DIY God? | Judges | Judges 18

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you pick and choose the attributes of God that you like? Do you believe in a customizable God? Have you rejected the true God as king in your life?...

How to Make Better Decisions | Annie Kelly | Proverbs 1:7

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you consider yourself impulsive? Do you think through decisions before you make them? In today's episode, https://www.instagram.com/anniereakell...

Does the Perfect Christian Life Exist? | Judges | Judges 17

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to do all of the rights things as a Christian? Do you expect God to bless you because of the way you live your life? In today's episode...

What Legacy Will You Leave Behind? | Judges | Judges 16:23-31

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of your life, what will people remember about you? Your accomplishments? Your failures? Your faithfulness to Jesus? https://twitter.com/Pat...

What Sin Leads To | Judges | Judges 16:1-22

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we do what we don't what to do? And why don't we do what we do want to do? The simple answer is sin. In today's episode, Keith looks at https:/...

Pursuing God's "Whatever" | Chelsea Haynes | Philippians 4:8

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think about throughout the day? https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204%3A8&version=NIV (Philippians 4:8) provides a ...

What Makes a Good Leader? | Judges | Judges 15

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you look for in a leader? Confidence? Whether or not they're well-spoken? In https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%2015&version=...

How God Uses Broken People | Judges | Judges 14

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Am I too sinful for God to use me? Will my ministry be ineffective because of my sin? Have you ever had these thoughts? In today's episode, https://tw...

What Makes Something Sinful? | Judges | Judges 13

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who decides the difference between right and wrong? If something seems right to you, does that make it okay? Are there some sins that seem respectable...

Os Guinness: Politics According to the Bible

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're launching a new podcast! This episode is a sneak peek into Truth over Tribe. This week on Truth Over Tribe, Patrick sits down with Os Guinness t...

What Does It Take To Set You Off? | Judges | Judges 12:1-7

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does it take much to make you angry? What fuels the flame inside of your heart? How do you respond to the anger of others? In today's episode, https:/...

How Did We Get the Bible? | Judges | Judges 11

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who wrote the Bible: God or humans? Or both? How were the stories of the Bible created and shared? In today's episode, Patrick uses https://www.bibleg...

How To Identify Your Idols | Judges | Judges 10:6-18

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What idols do you worship in your life? (Hint: we're not just talking about people bowing down to statues.) In today's episode, https://twitter.com/Ke...

The Rise of Woke Capitalism

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're launching a new podcast! This episode is a sneak peek into Truth over Tribe. If you commercialize social activism or service, does that cheapen ...

What Kingdom Are You a Part Of? | Judges | Judges 9:22-57

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you search for belonging? Do you identify with things other than God's kingdom to find a sense of belonging? https://twitter.com/TanyaWillmet...

How to Use Your Power | Judges | Judges 9:1-21

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a parent, CEO, teacher, employee or student, everyone has some sort of power. The important question is this: what do you do with your ...

The Danger of Success | Judges | Judges 8:22-35

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much of your success is due to your hard work and how much is due to luck? Your answer to this question could be important. In today's episode, Ke...

Justin Giboney: Christians and Politics DO Mix

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're launching a new podcast! This episode is a sneak peek into Truth over Tribe. In this week's episode, Justin Giboney joins the show to discuss wh...

How to Have Better Conversations | Jason Woodruff | James 1:19-20

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's day and age, it's hard to talk about current events or serious issues without leaving feeling frustrated. Jason Woodruff, CEO of https://ww...

Does Dependency Make You Weak? | Judges | Judges 7

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you self-reliant? Is that better than reliance on God? In https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%207&version=NIV (Judges 7), Gideon l...

How Do You Know God Loves You? | Judges | Judges 6:36-40

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might know that God loves you, but do you really believe it? What proof do we have that he actually loves us? In today's episode, https://twitter....

The Power of "With" | Judges | Judges 6:1-35

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt inadequate for something God has called you to do? Do you think God couldn't or wouldn't use you because of your inadequacy? https:...

Is Jesus Political?

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're launching a new podcast! This episode is a sneak peek into Truth over Tribe. Is Jesus political? Is he on the left or the right? In this week's ...

Do You Expect Too Little From God? | Richard Blackaby | Ephesians 3:20

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you pray, what do you ask God for? Do you give God the space to do “immeasurably more” than you ask? Author Richard Blackaby shares why https...

Where Do You Find Confidence? | Judges | Judges 5

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you look for it in yourself or in God? God chooses to use us to fulfil his plans for the sake of his glory. https://twitter.com/TanyaWillmeth (Tany...

Should We Resist or Embrace the Cultural Moment? | Judges | Judges 4

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does the Bible say about women? What does our culture say? Many of the Bible's teachings are counter-cultural, but why is that? In today's episod...

Can God Use You? | Judges | Judges 3:12-30

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm not strong enough, smart enough or successful enough for God to use me." Does that sound like you? In today's episode, https://twitter.com/KeithS...

John Mark Comer: Who Killed American Christianity?

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're launching a new podcast! This episode is a sneak peek into Truth over Tribe. This week, https://twitter.com/PatrickKMiller_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoog...

Why You Should Go After What You Want | Judges | Judges 3:7-11

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What desires has God put on your heart? What you choose to do today matters and can have a lasting impact. Why? https://twitter.com/TanyaWillmeth (Tan...

Understanding the Context of Your Life | Judges | Judges 2:11-3:6

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a society with mental illness, divorce and gender dysphoria at an all-time high, how can we keep from getting weighed down by it all? In this episo...

The Key to Battling Sin | Judges | Judges 1:27-36

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What sins are you tolerating in your life? Are there any sins that you've gotten comfortable with? Here's the truth: all sin is dangerous. In this epi...

How Tribalism Is Ruining Your Life

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're launching a new podcast! This episode is a sneak peek into Truth over Tribe. America is more divided now than at any other time in history (exce...

What Does the Bible Say About Racial Unity? | An Interview with Monique Duson

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many Christians are striving for racial reconciliation, but what does that really mean? And how can we achieve that? Co-founder of the https://www.cen...

3 Important Lessons from Joshua | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 24:29-33

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What can the book of Joshua teach us about Jesus? What can it teach us about how we live our lives today? In this episode, https://twitter.com/TanyaWi...

How to Remember God | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 23

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Memories are important because they connect us to the past and shape us for the future. Memories also remind us who God is and what he's done. In toda...

What's the Danger of Assuming? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 22

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a miscalculation or made the wrong assumption and it led to trouble? Or maybe you had a disagreement with someone and it started to ...

How Generous is Generous Enough? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 13:8-21:45

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus talks a lot about money: how we should spend it, save it and give it away. But if it's our money, should we have a say in what we do with it? Or...

Can You Trust God? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 13:1-7

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God makes a lot of promises. Do you believe that he'll keep them? Is God actually trustworthy? As Israel prepares to enter the land God promised to th...

How to Be Humble | Greg Holder | 1 Peter 5:6-7

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it actually mean to have humility? And why does God want us to be humble? https://gregholder.com (Greg Holder), pastor at https://thecrossin...

Does More Stuff Equal a Better Life? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 10:29-11:23

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you had everything you ever wanted, would you feel validated and secure? Would it ever be enough? In today's episode, Tanya examines how although I...

Is Joshua Any Different Than the Taliban? | Joshua 10:16-28

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The destruction in Afghanistan might have you asking: where is God? How can a good God allow this? Even worse, as we study Joshua you might be thinkin...

If God is Sovereign, Do My Choices Matter? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 10:1-15

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been confused about how God’s power and control fit with human choices and responsibility? The Bible is clear that there is no tension...

Becoming Emotionally Healthy | An interview with Pete Scazzero

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How has the past year impacted your emotional health? Have you ever spent time working on improving it? In this episode, Patrick speaks with Pete Scaz...

You Made a Mistake, Now What? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 9

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you respond when you've made a mistake? Do you try to fix it yourself? Or do you try to proceed with faithfulness? In today's episode, https://...

When to Take a Break | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 8:30-35

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel weighed down by exhaustion and anxiety? Is your week filled with busyness? It might be time to pause and get renewal with God. In today's ...

Should Christians "Let Go and Let God?" | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 8

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a popular phrase often used by Christians, but is it biblical? Or does it promote passivity? https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-sim...

How to Confront Sin | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 7:10-26

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is something you're hiding from God? Does that question scare you? What if God's all-knowingness made us feel more loved and accepted by him? In ...

Is Winning Always Worth It? | Joshua 7:1-5

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What will you do to win? If you're anything like me, more than you probably should. But winning at the cost of your character, credibility, or values ...

How to Trust God's Will | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 6

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can God use you to further his kingdom? Do you trust God to do so? Many times we doubt that God would use us in our brokenness and in our sin, but is ...

Is Anything Too Small for God? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 5:13-15

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should we go to God for our basic needs? Have you ever thought God was "too big" or "too busy" to answer your small prayers? In today's episode, https...

How to Mature in Your Faith | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 5:10-12

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to grow in your faith? Have you had that "mountain top experience" with God and are wondering what's next? You might be ready to walk wi...

What’s the Purpose of Circumcision? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 5:1-9

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you confused about circumcision in the Bible? What does it represent? Do Christians need to be circumcised? https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staf...

How to Deal With Disappointment | Alex Demczak | Proverbs 3:5-6

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you react when you get bad news? How do you view trials in your life: as obstacles or as opportunities? https://twitter.com/AlexDemczak (Alex D...

Are You Forgetting About God? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 4

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever gone through a time in your life when you forgot to remember God? How does someone even "remember God?" In https://www.biblegateway.com/...

Is Your Life in Need of Change? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 3

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need a transitional moment in your life right now? Are you stagnant in your walk with Jesus? https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-mi...

Is Image Really Everything? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 2

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you consumed with controlling your image? Do you feel the weight of your sin? https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) continu...

How Should We React to Hatred and Anger? | Scott Sauls | Proverbs 15:1

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you navigate polarizing and hostile situations? Are you quick to jump into an argument? https://scottsauls.com/ (Scott Sauls), pastor and auth...

How Do I Know What's Next for Me? | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 1:10-18

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find your mission and purpose in life? How do I move forward in my life? Simple answer: follow Jesus. Tanya Willmeth continues our series o...

How to Have Courage Through Uncertainty | The Life of Joshua | Joshua 1:1-9

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does your life seem at times too much to handle? Who is in control of the story of your life? As Joshua prepares to lead Israel, God gives him an impo...

5 Truths You Need to Hear Today | The Life of Joshua | Deuteronomy 34

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for a new series! Today, Keith kicks off a new study on the Old Testament book of Joshua. After Moses dies, it’s time for Joshua to lead...

JP on Online Dating, Cancel Culture and Cryptocurrency | An Interview with Jonathan "JP" Pokluda

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you follow Jesus in a culture that feels like it’s us versus them? Should you be afraid of being cancelled? Join https://www.thecrossingchur...

Can Following Jesus be Dangerous? | The Life of Solomon | 1 Kings 12.26-30

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had to make sacrifices to follow Christ? Does it feel unsafe? It did for one Israelite king. Hear how he reacted in https://www.biblegateway....

What We Can Learn From the Past | The Life of Solomon

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can the past teach us about the future? Should I trust the wisdom of today over the wisdom of the past? Inhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search...

How to Fight the Devil | The Life of Solomon | 1 Kings 11

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does temptation seem overwhelming? Or maybe you don’t recognize when you’re being tempted. Get a page of the devil’s playbook from https://www.t...