Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

How Do You Define "Social Justice"? | Questions You're Asking

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Politics shapes society, so what do we want society to look like? Learn how the Bible defines a just society with https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/st...

Why Are Catholic and Protestant Bibles Different? | Questions You're Asking

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that different Christian traditions have different books in their Bibles? So how do we know who is right? Can we trust any of them? Learn...

Can Christians Get Tattoos? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 14.5-8

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tattoos seem to be increasingly popular now, among Christians and non-Christians. What does the Bible say about them? Listen to https://www.thecrossin...

Keep Your Faith Out of the Voting Booth? | Questions You're Asking

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The separation of church and state is fundamental to American politics—one of the core principles established when the nation emerged. But https://w...

What is the Gift of Tongues? | Questions You're Asking | 1 Corinthians 14.1-25

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is speaking on tongues crazy talk, or is it really a sign of the Holy Spirit? What does "speaking in tongues" really mean? Learn from https://www.thec...

Does Claiming Your Giving on Your Taxes Negate Spiritual Blessings? | Questions You're Asking | Deuteronomy 14.22-23

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's more important: what we do or why we do it? Follow along as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) does a de...

Is Heaven God's Oval Office or My Afterlife Bungalow? | Questions Your Asking

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who is the right candidate to vote for in November? Who does God support? Understand the biblical attitude towards politics as https://www.thecrossing...

Should Christians Be Rich? | Questions You’re Asking

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"We have narrowed salvation to focus only on our souls or only on individuals. And we have missed what God is doing on a cosmic level, what God is doi...

Should Christians Go to War? Yes. | Questions You're Asking | Romans 13.3-4

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) said Christian's shouldn't go to war. But this week, https:...

Should Christian Go to War? No.

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick and Keith are doing another point/counter-point. Should Christians go to war? In this episode Patrick says the answer is no, based on Jesus’...

Are Kids a Blessing or a Burden? | Psalm 127.3

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some say that the best things in life come at the greatest cost. What are kids costing parents? Do they sometimes seem like too much to handle? Join i...

Do We Get Too Wrapped Up in Denominations? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 14-15

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can the church be unified if there are so many denominations? How do we know what's right and true? Learn the reason for denominations and how we ...

Pot, Dinosaurs, Cults, Cain, Works-Based-Salvation, and Was Teenage Jesus Omniscient? Questions you’re asking.

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been getting lots of question on our Facebook page, and we’re hitting them all hear in one lightning round. https://www.thecrossingchurch.co...

How Much Alcohol Should Christians Drink? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 14.1-6

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can Christians drink alcohol? How much? Hear how the Bible addresses alcohol as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patric...

Does God Commit Genocide in the Old Testament? | Questions You're Asking | Leviticus 18.20-26

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The God of the Old Testament sounds pretty callous and vindictive in some places, doesn't he? How does that fit in with https://www.thecrossingchurch....

Is God Sovereign Over Sports Games (and Other Things)? | Job 42.1-2

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We might say that God is sovereign over everything, but do we really believe it? What about the little things like sports games or what clothes to wea...

Can Modern People Get Anything Out of Leviticus? | Questions You're Asking

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get stuck when you come to Leviticus in your Bible study? It happens. Is that chapter even necessary for us anymore? Find out from https://www....

Will You Ever Find the One? | Questions You're Asking

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do we each have a soulmate? Whether you're married or single, this is an important topic to consider. Discover the purpose of marriage and how to make...

4 Signs You’ve Turned Politics into an Idol

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Politics can easily captivate our hearts, hopes, and mental energy. When is that proper civil duty? When does it become idolatry? Are there any tests ...

How Do I Know My Spiritual Gifts? | Questions You're Asking | 1 Corinthians 12.7

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to find your purpose in life or role in the church? It can be really tricky. Learn how to discern your spiritual gifts and calling from htt...

Do All Good People Go to Heaven? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 3.23

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to imagine that God would send good people to hell, so they must go to heaven, right? But what does "good" mean? Who is good? Find out from ...

Violent Protest? | Questions You're Asking | Matthew 5.43

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find out https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/who-would-jesus-vote-for (Who Jesus Would Vote For) and ...

Do Pets Go to Heaven? | Questions You're Asking | Acts 3.19-20

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find out https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/who-would-jesus-vote-for (Who Jesus Would Vote For) and ...

Should Christians Sabbath? No. | Questions You're Asking | Luke 4.16-21

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find out https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/who-would-jesus-vote-for (Who Jesus Would Vote For) and ...

Is It Okay for Christians to be Nationalists? | Questions You're Asking | Revelations 21.26

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find outhttps://info.thecrossingchurch.com/who-would-jesus-vote-for ( Who Jesus Would Vote For) andh...

Should Christians Sabbath? Yes. | Questions You're Asking | Isaiah 58.13-14

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're all busy. Who has time for an entire day of rest? Find out how Pastor Patrick Miller treats the Sabbath in today's fast-paced world. Intereste...

Did Angels Have Sex With Women? | Questions You're Asking | Genesis 6.1-4

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You might have read through Genesis, but have you ever noticed https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+6&version=ESV (Genesis 6.1-4)? Did...

Should Christians Get Into Conspiracy Theories? | Questions You're Asking | Philippians 3.20

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you buy into conspiracy theories? Or do you think they're silly? Could they be harmful? Discover how Pastors Keith Simon and Patrick Miller respond...

Does the Bible Advocate for Social Justice? | Questions You're Asking | Amos 5.24

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does the Bible say about politics and social issues? Should religious matters be kept separate? Hear how https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/...

Should Christians Watch Game of Thrones? | Questions You're Asking | Colossians 3.2

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Even the Bible has extremely explicit, immoral content in it, so where do we draw the line? How do you know what is and isn't okay to watch? See how h...

Should the Church Tolerate Diversity? | Questions You're Asking | Philippians 3.20

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Politics is taking over religion's role in society. How is it affecting the church? How should the church and Christians respond? Get insights from ht...

Should Christians Watch The Bachelor? | Questions You're Asking | Psalm 101.3

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What makes The Bachelor a questionable TV show? Does that say something about it? Or about us? Hear what https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith...

Does Science Disprove the Bible? | Questions You're Asking

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Has science disproved the Bible and Christianity? Do we have to choose between science and religion? Hear what https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff...

How to Handle Uncertainty About the Future

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like nothing is certain right now? Whether it's vacations, school, weddings, child care, graduations, retirement, promotions, or jobs, non...

Has My Sexual Sin Made Me Unsavable? | Questions You're Asking | Matthew 21.31

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's something about sexual sin that oftentimes makes it seem like the worst kind of sin. Is it really? Is it unforgiveable? Discover how Jesus tre...

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? | Questions You're Asking | 1 Corinthians 10.31

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can personality tests like the Enneagram help us know more about ourselves and get to know others better? Or do they mischaracterize us and try to con...

Who Picked Which Books Went into the Bible? | Questions You're Asking | John 14.26

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can we trust the Bible? It's a pretty important question for Christians to grapple with. Hear how the New Testament came together and why we can trust...

How Do I Know if I'm Saved? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 10.9

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you saved? Are you sure? How can you be sure? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he starts...

Should We Wear Face Masks? Here's What We're Called to Do

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should we be wearing face masks? It's become a contentious issue and been espoused with moral and political implications. How should Christians respon...

What's the Main Lesson? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 24.44-53

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final episode of our third series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). What's...

How to Recognize Jesus | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 24.13-35

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever greeted someone you've met before but didn't recognize? It happens to all of us, even some of Jesus's followers in https://www.biblegate...

When to end things

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are happy endings just for fairytales? Sometimes it can feel that way. Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) and...

How We Know the Resurrection Was Real | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 24.1-12

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus's death and resurrection are fundamental to Christianity, so how do we know they're real? What proof is there to back up our beliefs? Hear the e...

What Our World Needs | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 23.44-49

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We know we live in a fallen world, but how do we fix it? What's the solution? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keit...

How to be the team player everyone wants to work with

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sports teaches people how to be a team player, but it's a lesson that reaches beyond the field, whether it's school or work or family or any other gro...

Understanding Jesus's Death | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 23.26-43

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Jesus died, people didn't understand what was happening—not even his followers. Only one person recognized what was happening. Discover who it ...

Why Jesus Was Killed | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22-23

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus died to save us, but that's not the reason he was killed. Uncover what led to Jesus's death as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-sim...

How to Resolve COVID conflict

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been fighting more? Experiencing more conflict in relationships? You're not alone... and time won't fix it. So why are we fighting more durin...

How God's Kingdom Conquers | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22.47-53

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Jesus was arrested, his disciples thought it was time to fight back against Rome. But, Jesus went peacefully, they thought they had been defeated...

Why We Are Tested | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22.31-34

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How sinful are we? If we think about it and really answer the question honestly, it's extremely humbling. That's part of why we're tested. See how Pet...

How Can I Leave a Lasting Impact on the World?: You Only Need Ten Minutes

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most people want to make a lasting impact on the world, but is that realistic? Is it possible? God has a vision and purpose for your life, and while i...

What Kind of Leader Are You? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22.7-38

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People usually associate being a leader with having a high status. But what else should we associate with leader? See what Jesus was looking for as ht...

How Jesus's Death Gives Us Eternal Life | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22.7-38

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Before Jesus died, he ate with his disciples and explained his death. It was no accident that the Lord's Supper was during Passover. Learn the signifi...

How NOT to be Toxic on Facebook | An Interview with Thriving Home's Polly Conner

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can we use Facebook to represent Jesus? Does it always have to be toxic? https://thrivinghomeblog.com/ (Thriving Home)'s Polly Conner walks us through...

Can We Trust Jesus's Promises? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 21.5-38

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus made a lot of bold and confusing claims during his ministry. How much of it was literal and how much was poetic? Find out from https://www.thecr...

Was Jesus Really God? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 20.41-44

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus never directly said he was the Son of God during his ministry, so why do we think that? How do we know if it's really biblical and true? Find ou...

Were the Gospels in Chronological Order? And lots of other interesting questions with Jonathan Pennington

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do the Gospels ever seem inconsistent or confusing? Do they raise a lot of questions? Get some answers in this guest interview with New Testament scho...

What's the Church's Mission? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 19.41-48

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Going to church doesn't make us Christian, so what's the role of the church? And what's our role as church members? Find out from https://www.thecross...

Why We Need a King | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 19.28-44

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the US, we don’t have kings anymore. But we still need one. Learn why as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) reads ...

George Floyd, Race, Protest and the Bible | Keith and Patrick

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Racial justice is not a political issue, it’s a gospel issue. Despite the Bible’s clear call for racial unity, equality and justice, many white Ch...

Are We Living a Good Life? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 19.11-27

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to live a good life? Some people think it's accomplishing a lot or experiencing a lot. But that's not what Jesus says. Learn how to ...

What Does It Take to Become a Christian? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 18.18-30 and Luke 19.1-9

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is identifying as a Christian enough to actually be a Christian? Who can be a Christian? How do you become a Christian? Hear how Jesus answers in http...

Why You May Not Really Be Following Jesus | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 18.9-14

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we think we're following Jesus, but we're really not. That's how the Pharisees were. See if you're faith is like theirs as https://www.thecr...

Addiction Recovery and Jesus: Warren Mayer's Story

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/warren-mayer/ (Warren Mayer) battled alcoholism and addiction for 20 years. Now, he is sober and helps others ...

How to Deal With Sin? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 17.1-4

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sin isn't just a personal problem. It impacts and involves other people too. Hear how Jesus says to handle sin in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage...

COVID Killed Busyness ... How Can We Keep It Dead? | Keith and Patrick

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 is the Marie Condo of BUSY schedules. It's wiped our activity schedules clean and given us time back for the small things that make life full...

Who is Worthy? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 16.19-31

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How generous are you? It's not just about how much you give, but why and who you give to. Learn what makes us generous from Keith as he reads through ...

How to Respond to God's Gifts | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 15.11-32

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard that nothing is free? Even gifts come with expectations—and there's a good reason for that. Understand the value of gifts from h...

How to Lead Your Business (and Yourself) Through COVID-19: Interview with Brent Beshore

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.permanentequity.com/brent-beshore (Brent Beshore), founder and CEO of https://www.permanentequity.com/ (Permanent Equity), joins https://w...

Is Jesus Worth It? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 14.25-35

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Before you answer that, think about it carefully. That's what Jesus wants. He doesn't want a quick answer. Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com...

What the Christian Life is About | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 14.1-14

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being a Christian isn't just about what you believe but also how you live your beliefs. See what Jesus meant as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staf...

Is the Rapture Real? | Keith and Patrick

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jesus going to return to snatch his people up to heaven before the great tribulation? Or does this idea require us to read the Bible the way conspi...

Why We Worry and How to Respond | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 12.22-34

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you plagued with anxiety? A lot of people are. Listen to how Jesus responds to anxiety in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+12%3A2...

Is Greed Your God? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 12.13-21

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's taboo to talk about money, but that was one of the topics Jesus brought up the most. Listen to why it's so important as https://www.thecrossingch...

Can the Church Survive COVID-19?

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Church is more than a building. It's a people. So is social distancing a church-ending threat? Or is COVID-19 offering the church fresh opportunities...

Are We Hypocrites? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 12.1

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The term "hypocrisy" gets misused a lot. Are you sure you know what it means? Find out as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith)...

How Should We Pray? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 11.1-4

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you learn how to pray from your parents, pastors, or Sunday school teachers? Learn how to pray from Jesus as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/st...

How COVID-19 Unveils Secular Salvation Myths

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most secular people don't think of themselves as religious, but COVID-19 is pulling back the curtain. Religious language and themes are making their w...

How Exclusive is Christianity? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 10.25-37

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Christianity for everyone? Hear how Jesus addresses that question inhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A25-37&version=NIV ( )htt...

The Biggest Threat to Our Faith | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 10.38-41

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The early Christians faced death. We face another kind of threat that's very different but just as damaging. Discover what it is as https://www.thecro...

Why Jesus Had to Die | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 9

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"The way to life is death. The way to glory is service. Or, as he puts it in Luke 9.48, 'It is the one who is least among you who is greatest.' Jesus ...

How to Say 'Enough' to More Stuff | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 9.12-17

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"How would our lives change if we stopped putting our trust in wealth and possessions to keep us safe? I know my life would probably change tremendous...

It Doesn't Feel Like Easter | Keith and Patrick

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is saying it doesn't feel like Easter. But maybe this is showing that we've made Easter about the wrong things? How can we make it feel like ...

How to Answer Jesus's Calling | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 9.23-24

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"A lot of us have been taught to think of a Christian as one who has prayed a prayer, confessed their sin, asked Jesus to be in their heart. That kind...

How to Wait on God | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 8.41-56

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"What happens when those losses aren't things that God retrieves and recovers but simply become lifelong setbacks, lifelong hurts?" Like we discussed...