Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

The Tables Were Turned | The Writings | Esther 9-10

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all love a good comeback story. With their back against the wall, the underdog pulls off a last second victory to knock off the favorite. It never ...

A Royal Reversal | The Writings | Esther 8

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does God fight against His enemies? Do sin, death, and evil get the last word? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Esther 8 reveals God's ultima...

Living in the Tension | The Writings | Esther 4-7

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like an outsider because of your loyalty to Jesus? Do you feel the tension between your beliefs and the culture's beliefs? How do we live ...

Hope in Times of Horror | The Writings | Esther 3

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you turn when life falls apart? Where do you find hope when tragedy strikes and there's no end in sight? In today's episode, Jensen shares ho...

The Hiddenness of God | The Writings | Esther 1-2

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the book of Esther in the Bible if God is never mentioned? Is God present in the day-to-day activities of our lives? Can God use complex people...

Encountering God | The Writings | Job 42

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to have an encounter with God? How would it make you feel? Peaceful? Soothed? Safe? In today's episode, Keith teaches on Job 42, explaini...

Our Limits, His Love | The Writings | Job 38-41

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Limits". It's a word that would offend most people in our modern culture. Though we don't enjoy discovering our limits, we can't help but run into th...

The Myth of Religion | The Writings | Job 32-37

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If God is just, why do bad things happen to good people? Or, to flip it around, why do good things happen to bad people? Do people always receive the ...

Job & Jesus | The Writings | Job 29-31

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Job is a difficult book to read. With all the suffering, confusion, and doubt, it would be easy for us to get lost, forgetting the bigger story of Scr...

Comfort in Chaos | The Writings | Job 3-28

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you say to someone who's grieving? How can we comfort our friends in a season of suffering? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Job 3-28, givi...

God is God, You Are Not | The Writings | Job 2

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Suffering is at the heart of the Christian story." If this is true, our response to suffering will be extremely important in our walk with Jesus. In ...

"Why?" | The Writings | Job 1

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No question is as powerful, yet terrifying, as the question posed by the book of Job: "why?" Why does Job love God? Why does Job suffer? Why do we s...

The Ideal King | The Writings | Psalm 72

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David had been Israel's greatest king. And yet, in Psalm 72, David speaks of a king far greater than him. In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psal...

The "Why" In Prayer | The Writings | Psalm 71

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all make requests before God: comfort, clarity, peace, protection, understanding. But what's the "why" behind your prayers? In today's episode, Jen...

David's Active Recovery | The Writings | Psalm 70

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's your recovery time? How quickly are you able to see God's hand in difficult circumstances? Are you building endurance for the ups and downs of ...

When The World Hates You | The Writings | Psalm 69

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you respond when people are against you? How should Christian's respond when faced with persecution? How did Jesus respond? In today's episode,...

Vehicles of Victory | The Writings | Psalm 68

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What makes God's victory worth celebrating? How should we respond to it? In today's episode, Jeff dives into Psalm 68, showing how God's victory dema...

The Beauty of Blessing | The Writings | Psalm 67

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you bless others? Are you habitually praying for the people in your life? In today's episode, Patrick teaches on Psalm 67, reminding us of God's c...

What Was I Made For? | The Writings | Psalm 66

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Billie Eilish asked a question we all wrestle with: "What Was I Made For?" How would you respond? What were you made for? Does your life have purpos...

The 16th Second of Success | The Writings | Psalm 65

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"15 seconds of being at the top of the pile, and it felt euphoric. But there must come a 16th second." Is your satisfaction found in your achievements...

The Weight of Our Words | The Writings | Psalm 64

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Words are powerful. They can harm or heal, create or destroy, build up or tear down. So how do you use your words? In today's episode, Keith shares ho...

What Do You Thirst For? | The Writings | Psalm 63

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're all thirsty for something. What do you thirst for? Are you truly satisfied? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 63 points us to the only...

How to Measure a Life | The Writings | Psalm 62

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you measure your worth? Is your life as big and important as you think it is? Would you rather your life be a big deal or not so much? In today...

Where's Your Emotional Home? | The Writings | Psalm 61

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where does your mind go during quiet moments in your day? What regularly distracts you? In today's episode, Jensen discusses Psalm 61 and the idea t...

How to Manage a Crisis | The Writings | Psalm 60

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you act in the midst of a disaster? Are you able to fight your own battles? What does crisis look like to you right now? In today's episode, Ta...

How to Treat the Wicked | The Writings | Psalm 59

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the New Testament, God says you should pray for your enemies. But in the Old Testament, he punishes his enemies. So, what should you do about the w...

The Need for Justice | The Writings | Psalm 58

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does a world without justice look like? Is God truly just? Why do you need justice? In today's episode, Jeff shares about the peace that comes fr...

Where Do You Turn In Fear? | The Writings | Psalm 57

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you react when you're faced with fear? Do you try to control the situation yourself? Do you just give up? In today's episode, Patrick turns to ...

When God Feels Far | The Writings | Psalm 56

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does the presence of suffering in your life indicate the lack of God's presence or care? How do you react to bad news and trials? Instead of questioni...

When the Pressure is Too Much | The Writings | Psalm 55

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by pressure and responsibility that you just want to check out? David's been there too. In today's episode, Tanya sh...

Back to the Basics | The Writings | Psalm 54

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When life is falling apart, David returns to the basics of faith in Psalm 54. Find out where to find encouragement and hope when you are stuck in dif...

Do You See Yourself Clearly? | The Writings | Pslam 53

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you see yourself for who you truly are? Can anyone see you clearly? The more important question is, can you see God clearly? In today's epis...

Reacting to Wrong Doing | The Writings | Psalm 52

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Psalm 52, you see a picture of David reacting to his enemies. How should you respond to your enemies? Do wrong in return? Take justice into our ow...

The God of the Old Testament | The Writings | Psalm 51

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can the seemingly wrathful and angry God of the Old Testament be the same loving and gentle Jesus of the New Testament? In today's episode, Jensen loo...

Are You Part of God's People? | The Writings | Psalm 50

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

God sees past what you do and say and looks at your heart. Do you love and serve God wholeheartedly? Are you truly with God? In today's episode, Tanya...

What Money Doesn't Buy | The Writings | Psalm 49

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Money can get you a lot and get you out of a lot. But what can't money get you? Is wealth all it's chalked up to be? Why shouldn't you envy the we...

Your Stronghold | The Writings | Psalm 48

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who is your God? How do you respond to him? How will you share him with your generation? In today's episode, Jeff examines Psalm 48 to share what Zi...

Imagining God as King | The Writings | Psalm 47

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you picture God in your head, what do you picture? When you think of God, do you think of a king? God is more than just your creator and protecto...

When Things Feel Chaotic | The Writings | Psalm 46

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do in the midst of loneliness, elections, depression, illness, and chaos? Do the troubles of the world threaten to overwhelm you? In today...

Revealing True Beauty | The Writings | Psalm 45

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of beauty, what do you think of? Your personal beauty, the beauty of a sunset, the beauty of a bride? What does God think of beauty? In...

The Subtle Prosperity Gospel | The Writings | Psalm 44

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sure you're not believing the prosperity gospel? Not even a little? It's easy to look to God and expect good things because of your faith, b...

Are You Out Of Sync? | The Writings | Psalm 43

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Psalm 43 offers Christians a way to recalibrate and reorient amidst a season of doubt and confusion. Are you ready to get back in sync with your fait...

Dealing with Desire | The Writings | Psalm 42

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Desire is a natural part of life. How do you react to desire? What is the biblical way to deal with desire? Should Christians stuff desire down or let...

Are You Immortal? | The Writings | Daniel 12

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens after you die? Do you believe in resurrection? What will the afterlife look like? In today's episode, Jensen uses Daniel 12 to navigate...

God's Eternal Plan For You | The Writings | Daniel 11

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Someone is in control of your future, and it's not you. That's a good thing. Do you trust God to take care of the future? In today's episode, Tanya di...

You're In Battle | The Writings | Daniel 10

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you're at war right now? There is a war being fought all around you at every moment. What should you do amid a spiritual battle? Kei...

When Your Faith Is Shaken | The Writings | Daniel 9

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is at the foundation of a confident faith? Do you trust in your own faith or in God? What do you do when doubts creep in? In today's episode, Jef...

A Look Into the Future | The Writings | Daniel 8

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you anxious about the future? Do you worry about the election or about where your country is heading? What should you do with your fear? In today'...

Jesus's True Purpose | The Writings | Daniel 7

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did Jesus come to be your personal savior? Did he come to be king? Can he be both? In today's episode, Jensen looks to Daniel 7 to share an importan...

When to Slow Down and Pray | The Writings | Daniel 6

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when you really need to pray? Why is prayer so powerful? When should I pray? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Daniel 6 to learn an...

8 Steps to Humility | The Writings | Daniel 5

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Daniel 5, we see the consequences of living a life of pride and selfishness. How can you lead a life filled with humility instead of pride? In tod...

Who is Your True Self? | The Writings | Daniel 4

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you living with a false sense of self? Do you know who you really are? What about whose you really are? In today's episode, Jeff uses Daniel 4 ...

Bowing Down to Culture | The Writings | Daniel 3

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel pressured to have a certain belief system or act a certain way because of the culture around you? Should Christians resist or assimilate? ...

Finding Hope in Dreams | The Writings | Daniel 2

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can God use dreams to talk to his people? Do dreams have meaning? In today's episode, Jensen shares from Daniel 2 to discuss how Daniel finds hope i...

You Are An Influencer | The Writings | Daniel 1

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

News flash: you're an influencer living as an exile in a foreign land. This might sound weird. How do you influence others with your faith? In today's...

The Role of Lament | The Writings | Lamentations

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you comfortable with corporate lamenting? How do Christians deal with grief and sorrow? Is Christianity shallow? In today's episode, Keith shares ...

How to Keep Your Head Up | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 36

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Living life in exile is exhausting. How can Christians keep going? How can you continue to follow God? In today's episode, Jeff studies 2 Chronicles ...

Too Little Too Late? | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 34-35

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where is our culture heading? Will the world forget God? Will they forget the Bible? What happens when God's people ignore him? In today's episode, Pa...

God's Reaction to Repentance | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 33

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there anyone too far gone for God to forgive? How can you receive God's forgiveness? In today's episode, Jensen shares a powerful story from 2 Chr...

What Brings Hope? | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 29-32

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there any reason to have hope when the world is full of doom? Who comes out victorious in the end? Will bad news always win? In today's episode, Ke...

Hope For Dark Days | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 28

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you turn when you have a bad day? Where is God when you feel surrounded by darkness? How can you make the world feel less dark? In today's ep...

Weakness as Power | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 26-27

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where does your strength come from? Where do you look for power? In today's episode, Jeff discusses 2 Chronicles 26-27 and encourages you to find st...

A Whole-Hearted Faith | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 25

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You're either following Jesus, or you aren't. Are you following God with your whole heart? Are you giving him your whole life? In today's episode, Pat...

The Danger of Influencers | The Writings | 2 Chronicles

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of an influencer, what do you think of? A mommy-blogger promoting products? A fitness guru? A fired-up political personality? In realit...

Compounding Growth | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 22

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Current habits and advice in your life right now can either move you toward or away from God. Which way are you growing? In today's episode, Tanya dis...

Your Reputation After Death | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 21

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What will people say about you after you die? In today's episode, Keith discusses the life of a king in 2 Chronicles 21. Find out what important less...

When You Don't Know What To Do | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 17-20

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do when you are unsure what to do? How should Christians react in the midst of uncertainty? In today's episode, Jeff looks to 2 Chronicl...

The Danger of Self-Reliance | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 14-16

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overconfident? How quick are you to turn to God when things are hard? What about when things are good? Patrick uses 2 Chronicles 14-16 to wa...

Who Holds the Power? | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 13

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to political leaders, countries, and CEOs for power is easy. But who is truly all-powerful? In today's episode, Jensen discusses 2 Chronicl...

What Guides You? | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 10-12

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's fear, pride, or God, everyone is guided by something. In today's episode, Tanya looks at 2 Chronicles 10-12 to share a story about king...

Everyone Has A Dark Side | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 8-9

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible for anyone to be all good or all bad? When you can clearly see that everyone is a mixed bag, you can open your eyes to the need for J...

Defining Devotion | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 5-7

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the word "devotion," what do you think of? In today's episode, Jeff unpacks 2 Chronicles 5-7 and discusses the importance of properly ...

What's In Your Heart? | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 2-4

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you putting on a front for other people? Are you half-hearted when it comes to your faith in Jesus? Your faith isn't something to be careless abou...

Seeking A Better King | The Writings | 2 Chronicles 1

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we beginning our time in 2 Chronicles, Jensen reminds us of the major themes discussed throughout 1 and 2 Chronicles. In today's episode, Jensen sh...

Giving Up Control | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 28-29

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who gets the credit for your success? Who takes the fall for your failure? What do you truly idolize? In today's episode, Tanya examines 1 Chronicles...

What's Your Mission? | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 22-27

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you had a mission statement, what would it be? In other words, what were you made for? What role do you play in your church, family, or friend grou...

Seeing the Bigger Picture | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 21

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you take a step bag and look at the full picture of the Bible? What story is God telling? How do all the smaller stories fit together? In...

Don't Skip This Part of the Bible | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 18-20

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some parts of the Bible seem weirder than others. So, should you just breeze past them when reading? Nope. In today's episode, Patrick looks at 1 Chr...

Settling for Less? | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 17

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are you seeking out? Money? Success? Popularity? Is there more to life than that? Are there bigger gifts? In today's episode, Jensen looks at 1 ...

Who Do You Honor? | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 13-16

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In biblical times, honor was a big deal. To today's culture? Not so much. So why is having honor important for Christians? In today's episode, Patrick...

You Need a Team | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 12

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you can live the Christian life on your own? Spoiler alert: you can't. We all need help. In today's episode, Keith looks to 1 Chronicle...

How to Live in Exile | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 11

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One thing that you can the people in 1 Chronicles 11 have in common is a life in exile. So, how does God want us to act during this time? In today's...

The Danger of Success | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 10

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you credit for your success? Do you struggle to keep your spot at the top? Where do you turn in the midst of prosperity? In today's episode, Ta...

Uncovering the Bible's Easter Eggs | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 2-9

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might be quick to skip over genealogies in the Bible. Maybe you think they're tedious, confusing, or irrelevant. In today's episode, Jensen looks ...

God's Family Tree | The Writings | 1 Chronicles 1

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's it like to be a part of God's family? How do you become part of his family. 1 Chronicles 1 shares a peak into the twists and turns within the...

How the Psalms Point to Jesus | The Writings | Psalm 41

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you see Jesus in the Old Testament? Why did Jesus quote the Psalms so much? In today's episode, Keith uses Psalm 41 to discuss how you can ...

A Dynamic Faith | The Writings | Psalm 40

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does God's power move through you, or does it remain static in you? In today's episode, Jeff explores Psalm 40 and the importance of having a dynami...

Live Like You're Dying | The Writings | Psalm 39

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of your life, what do you want people to remember you for? What will people say about you? In today's episode, Patrick talks through Psalm...

The Case for Confession | The Writings | Psalm 38

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you should be a better Christian by now? Is it hard for you to admit when you're wrong? Do you wish you would sin less? In today's ep...

Nothing to Prove | The Writings | Psalm 37

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired from trying to keep up? Can you do it all? Studying the Bible like a pastor, working out like a Peloton instructor, and dressing like a ...

Can You See Reality? | The Writings | Psalm 36

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the culture around you look like? Can you see it at face value? What cultural habits and worldviews have you subconsciously adopted? In toda...

The Righteous King | The Writings | Psalm 35

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you see Jesus throughout the Old Testament? What about in the Psalms? In today's episode, Jeff explores Psalm 35 and explains how it fits into t...

When There's Nowhere to Turn | The Writings | Psalm 34

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you have no choice, only bad choices, or no obvious choice, this episode is for you. Where do you go when your back is against the wall? In to...

Hope for Election Year | The Writings | Psalm 33

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling anxious about the election? Do you trust God with the election results? Whether you're excited for or dreading election season, there ...

You Are What You Consume | The Writings | Psalm 32

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you consume with your eyes, ears and mouth? What are you watching and listening to? How does it shape you? What are you becoming lately? In to...

Handling Hardship | The Writings | Psalm 31

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you've realized it by now: life is hard. Where do you turn during times of suffering? Do you have tools to help you through hard times? In today...

The Gift of Transformation | Psalm 30 | The Writings

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you look back at your life, where do you see ways God has changed you? Whether you realize it or not, God is at work in your life. In today's epi...

Whose Words Matter Most? | The Writings | Psalm 29

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does God have the power in your life to shake you? Whose words have the most impact on your life? In today's episode, Patrick dives into Psalm 29 ...

To Judge Or Not To Judge | The Writings | Psalm 28

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That is the question. You want to feel free to judge others, but they shouldn't judge you. Right? So, what's the right thing to do? In today's episode...

The Answer to Fear | The Writings | Psalm 27

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you really want? Maybe you want something that you fear to not happen. Should you live in fear? What can you do when you feel stuck in you...