Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

The Right Side of History | New Testament | Revelation 19

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you willing to trust in Jesus's story for your life? What about for the world around you? Where are you tempting to succumb to the lies of culture...

What's Your Deepest Desire? | New Testament | Revelation 18

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the kingdom you're pursuing God's kingdom or something else? How will you react to the fall of Babylon? Are you more allegiant to God or to the cul...

What Do You Chase After? | New Testament | Revelation 17

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you chase the culture? Are you drawn to consumerism? Are you striving to be attractive to the world around you? In today's episode, Tanya looks a...

Uncomfortable with God's Wrath? | New Testament | Revelation 16

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

God's wrath and judgement is a topic many Christians steer clear from, especially when they're sharing the gospel with unbelievers. But what if God'...

Does Revelation Promote Violence? | New Testament | Revelation 15

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should we be waiting for evil to happen according to Revelation? Should we be excited for God's judgement? What is the right way to talk about justice...

How Justice Fits in the Gospel | New Testament | Revelation 14

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think of when you share the gospel? God's kindness? God's forgiveness? Do you ever think of God's judgement? Probably not as much. In toda...

How Satan Works | New Testament | Revelation 13

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's the day you get to conquer Revelation 13. In today's episode, Jensen explains the mark of the beast, the relevance of the number "666" and ...

When You're Tempted to Compromise | New Testament | Revelation 12

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where in your life are you at risk of giving in to sin? Where in your life are you tempted to take the easy way out? That's not the life God calls you...

Don't Give Up on Jesus | New Testament | Revelation 11

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you running low on hopes? Maybe your life isn't turning out how you thought. Maybe it looks like evil is winning. In today's episode, Keith look...

Reflecting on God's Goodness | New Testament | Revelation 10

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of some pretty intense chapters in Revelation, chapter 10 seems like a breath of fresh air. Jensen reflects on the sweetness of God in ...

Does Evil Ever Win? | New Testament | Revelation 9

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does reading Revelation make you a little bit nervous for the future? Is it a foretelling of what's to come? Patrick demystifies Revelation 9 in t...

What Revelation Reveals About God | New Testament | Revelation 8

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What Revelation Reveals About God | New Testament | Revelation 8 Many Christians interpret Revelation in different ways. Instead of diving into the di...

What Will Life With God Look Like? | New Testament | Revelation 7

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Revelation gives us a glimpse into what is happening in heaven and what will happen on earth. Do you feel comforted or frightened by the idea of God...

Understanding God's Judgement | New Testament | Revelation 6

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you uncomfortable with the idea of God's judgement? If God is good, does that mean even his wrath is good? What is God's anger like? In today's ep...

Jesus As The Slain Lamb | New Testament | Revelation 5

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Jesus shown as a lamb in Revelation? What does that say about him as king? What kind of king do you want to follow? In today's episode, Patric...

Becoming Spiritually Fit | New Testament | Revelation 4

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many parts of the Bible are easier to understand. Revelation, however, is not one of those parts. In today's episode, Patrick dives into John's visi...

Are You a Lukewarm Christian? | New Testament | Revelation 3

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard the term "lukewarm" thrown around. Why is it so bad to be lukewarm? Does God care if you're lukewarm? Should you be a hot or col...

Signs You Lost Your First Love | New Testament | Revelation 2

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself being seduced to love things that are lesser than Jesus? What holds your passion? In today's episode, Tanya discusses Revelati...

Understanding Revelation | New Testament | Revelation 1

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to reading Revelation, some Christians obsess over it while others ignore it entirely. Which camp do you fall in? Whether you're excited...

Why The Resurrection Matters | New Testament | Mark 16

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes Christianity different from all other religions? What sets Jesus apart from other people claiming to be the Messiah? Here's what made all t...

The Definition of Winning | New Testament | Mark 15

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love winning? What does it look like for you to win? Would you consider Jesus a winner or a loser? In today's episode, Patrick discusses M...

What Led to Jesus's Death | New Testament | Mark 14

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What were the days leading up to Jesus's crucifixion like? What did he want his disciples to remember? What was the point of the last supper? In today...

What Will Happen Before Jesus Returns | New Testament | Mark 13

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make sense of violence, natural disasters and war? Will Christians really be persecuted? When will Jesus come back? In today's episode, ...

Does God's Patience Equal Weakness? | New Testament | Mark 12

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will God's patience run out? Are you surprised by God's judgment? Will there be consequences for our actions on earth? In today's episode on Mark 12,...

The Vital Signs of a Christian | New Testament | Mark 11

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if a Christian is healthy? By the fruit they bear? In today's episode, Tanya shares three vital signs of a healthy Christian from M...

Are You Underappreciated? | New Testament | Mark 10

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you're a mom of littles. Maybe you work a thankless job. Maybe you do the unseen labor. Today's episode offers hope for those who feel unappreci...

What Trips You Up? | New Testament | Mark 9

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would make you stop following Jesus? Your lust? Pride? Selfishness? Jesus knows exactly what it is that could trip you up in your faith. In today...

Are You Prone to Irritability? | New Testament | Mark 8

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When do you find yourself becoming irritated? At work? With your kids? Around your spouse? What are the dangers of irritability? How can you stop it? ...

The Fight Against Hypocrisy | New Testament | Mark 7

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hypocrisy is one of the biggest reasons people feel turned off to Christianity. Why is hypocrisy such an issue for Christians? Where does it stem from...

When God Doesn't Provide | New Testament | Mark 6

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you really need God to provide, so you pray, and nothing happens? Are you not praying hard enough? Is God not as powerful as you tho...

What Are Demons Actually Like? | New Testament | Mark 5

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are demons real? Does the Bible confuse evil forces with mental illness? How do demons work? Should you be afraid? In today's episode, Patrick answe...

How God Works | New Testament | Mark 4

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you see God working and moving in your life? What role do you have in the way that God is moving in your life? In today's episode, Jensen explain...

Being Near Jesus vs. Being In Jesus | New Testament | Mark 3

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is only one way to know God and come to him: through Jesus. So how do you know if you are truly in Jesus? Can anyone be saved by Jesus? Is anyon...

Can Anyone Follow Jesus? | New Testament | Mark 2

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you know that seems the most unlikely to follow Jesus? Should they lose hope? Is there anyone too far from God? What kind of people make up the...

You Have A Purpose | New Testament | Mark 1

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an "it is what it is" attitude? Does your life feel dull and stale? Do you feel like you're not moving forward? In today's episode, Patri...

Does the Gospel Fit In With Culture? | New Testament | 2 Timothy 4

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where are you willing to accommodate the gospel to fit in better with your culture? Do you take the threat of false teaching seriously? In today's epi...

Do You Love the Wrong Thing? | New Testament | 2 Timothy 3

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Misplaced love is a dangerous thing, and what you love matters. So, what do you love? Do you love anything more than God? In today's episode, Jensen ...

How to Find a Christian Mentor | New Testament | 2 Timothy 2

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might want a mentor who asks hard questions, calls you to be better, and is vulnerable about their own faith. But how do you find this kind of men...

When You're Ashamed to be a Christian | New Testament | 2 Timothy 1

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt ashamed of Jesus or of other believers? Are you sometimes embarrassed to say you are a Christians? Maybe you're ashamed by the way ...

The Secret to Contentment | New Testament 1 Timothy 6

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes discontentment with money and wealth so dangerous? Are you at risk of walking away from God because of what you want? In today's episode, K...

How Do You Treat Elders? | New Testament | 1 Timothy 5

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We live in an age that loves youth and discounts age. What is the cost of doing so? Do you have any older mentors in your life? Where do you seek wisd...

When Your Faith Feels Stagnant | New Testament | 1 Timothy 4

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you first became a Christian, you were excited, eager to learn, and always growing. Has that changed the longer you've been a Christian? Does you...

Your Role in Your Church | New Testament | 1 Timothy 3

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you serve in your church? Do you feel qualified to lead? Who is qualified to build up your church? In today's episode, Tanya examines 1 Timoth...

Who DON'T You Want God to Save? | New Testament | 1 Timothy 2

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can God really save everyone? Why doesn't he? Are you reluctant to share Jesus with other people? Why? In today's episode, Keith uses 1 Timothy 2 ...

Do You Avoid Talking About Sin? | New Testament | 1 Timothy 1

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does talking about your own sin make you uncomfortable? Do you confess your sin to God? Do you really believe God could love a sinner? In today's ep...

Don't Be A Try Hard | New Testament | Titus 3

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you're trying to pay Jesus back? Is God's love for you based on your performance? Why did Jesus save you? Why should you obey God? ...

When the Bible Feels Limiting | New Testament | Titus 2

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you react when God calls you to live a certain way or make certain choices? Why does it feel so hard when the Bible says how you should live yo...

The Biggest Lie You Believe | New Testament | Titus 1

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What takes your attention away from God? What lie do you find yourself believing again and again? What's at the root of those lies? In today's episode...

How God Works Today | New Testament | Acts 28

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Keith wraps up the last chapter of Acts. How does Acts 28 propel the church forward? Will God still move in the same way? Find...

Is God Always Good? | New Testament | Acts 27

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When life is really hard and nothing is going your way, can you still trust God? Will God really be faithful to his promises? In today's episode, Jen...

How to Share Jesus | New Testament | Acts 26

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If Jesus changes everything, why is it so hard to share him with people? What's stopping you from telling people about Jesus? Fear of judgment? In tod...

What's God Doing in My Life? | New Testament | Acts 25

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are times in your life when you might wonder why God has you there. How do you respond in those times? You might not understand what God is doin...

The Cure for Worry | New Testament | Philippians 4

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When the Bible says not to be anxious, is it a suggestion or a command? How can anyone ever truly stop worrying? If you're wrestling with anxiety, i...

The Role of Emotion in Faith | New Testament | Philippians 3

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it okay to be driven by emotion? Are feeling optional? IS there a difference between joy and happiness? In today's episode, Keith takes a look at...

How to Be Great | New Testament | Philippians 2

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like to climb to the top in this world? How does the Bible define greatness? How should you strive for success? In today's episode, ...

3 Reasons For Joy (Even When Your Life Falls Apart) | New Testament | Philippians 1

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What circumstances in your life try to take joy from you? Do you have an inner gladness that surpasses all situations? Is that kind of joy even possib...

Is the Devil Real? | New Testament | Ephesians 6

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen any evidence of the Devil recently? What is he up to in today's age? How should you respond to him? In today's episode, Keith uses Ep...

Who Are You? | New Testament | Ephesians 5

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your identity rooted in? In a society searching for identity in work, success and who you know, where do Christians fit in? Where should Chris...

Defining Unity | New Testament | Ephesians 4

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What steps do you take to keep unity within the church? What even is unity and what does it look like? In today's episode, Patrick uses Ephesians 4...

The Secret to Spiritual Growth | New Testament | Ephesians 3

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How have you seen God's work of growth in your life? Are there ways you may be stunting your own growth? What can you do to grow in your faith today? ...

What Divides Christians? | New Testament | Ephesians 2

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Division in the church is not a new issue. In fact, it dates all the way back to the New Testament. In today's episode, Keith looks at Ephesians 2 ...

Seeing the Bigger Picture of the Gospel | New Testament | Ephesians 1

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of the big picture of Christianity, what do you think of? What's the point of it all? In today's episode, guest host Jeff Parrett kicks...

What the Bible Says About Slavery | New Testament | Philemon

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Bible speak directly about slavery? How were slaves talked about in the Bible? In today's episode, Patrick discusses Philemon and how it ...

Sarcasm and Flattery: The Danger of Empty Words | New Testament | Colossians 4

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you carefully weigh your words before you speak? Are you quick to puff someone up with flattery or knock someone down with sarcasm? In today's epis...

How to Change Your Life | New Testament | Colossians 3

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you became a Christian, did you life look different than it did before? Do you conform to those around you or do you conform to Christ? In today'...

The Case Against The Prosperity Gospel | New Testament | Colossians 2

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The worst thing that could happen to our faith is to think there’s something to add to Jesus or something better than Jesus that would get our mind...

What is Jesus? | New Testament | Colossians 1

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your answer to the question "who or what is Jesus" might be the most important thing about you. So how confident are you in your answer? In today's ep...

The Joy of Missing Out | New Testament | Acts 24

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you follow Jesus, you might have to miss out on things. But, when you follow Jesus, you also get to miss out on other things. In today's episod...

How to Have Courage | New Testament | Acts 23

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to have peace in the midst of uncertainty and scary situations? What makes you feel calm? How do you battle anxiety? In today's epis...

Do You Have What It Takes? | New Testament | Acts 22

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to look like a Christian? Do you have the right Christian friends? Do you do all of the good Christian things? What if you don't? In...

Do You Avoid Tension? | New Testament | Acts 21

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do to avoid pain? What do you do to avoid tension? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Jesus endured ultimate pain and tension. Find ...

How to Pick a Church | New Testament | Romans 16

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the time of year for sending and going. Some are going to a new school or a new job. You’re leaving friends and family behind and also your ...

Dealing With Disunity | New Testament | Romans 15

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible isn’t naïve to say that there won’t be conflict. But it is concerned with how that conflict is handled. Is it done with grace and humil...

When to NOT Share Your Opinion | New Testament | Romans 14

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself caught up in a debate about a hot topic that the Bible doesn't really say anything about? Maybe it's vaccinations, LGBTQ+...

Your Role in Government | New Testament | Romans 13

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How should Christians act in regards to government and society? What do you owe to the state? The president? The government? In today's episode, Patr...

The Marks of a Christian | New Testament | Romans 12

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What areas of your life make it hard for you to act like a Christian? What does it look like to be a Christian? Can you spread the good news of Jesus ...

When Other Christians Fail | New Testament | Romans 11

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you react when you see other Christians fall into sin? Are you quick to judge others when they make mistakes? In today's episode, Patrick use...

If God is Sovereign, Why Share the Gospel? | New Testament | Romans 10

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can't follow Jesus without God working in your life, yet you have the responsibility to share and believe in the gospel. How is this possible? In ...

Why God Saves Some But Not Others | New Testament | Romans 9

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If God could save everyone, why doesn't he? Is it fair that God picks some people to save but not others? Romans 9 is a confusing and controversial ...

Falling for Lesser Loves | New Testament | Romans 8

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where does your mind go when you're alone? What motivates you to live like Jesus? In today's episode, Tanya shares good news from Romans 8: there i...

The Key to Spiritual Growth | New Testament | Romans 7

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you willing to be honest with yourself and others about your sin? Like, really honest? Pretending everything is okay could be in the way of your d...

Unlocking Your New Identity | New Testament | Romans 6

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we die to sin yet still live in it? When you believe in Jesus, something changes in you. In today's episode, Tanya walks through Romans 6 ...

Living as Royalty | New Testament | Romans 5

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you exactly who God created you to be? Are you living like it? Patrick uses today's episode in Romans 5 to discuss the reality that God create...

The Formula for Faith | New Testament | Romans 4

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have faith even when you don't know the outcomes of current problems? In today's episode, Tanya looks to Romans 4 to share 3 things that ex...

The Cost of Sin | New Testament | Romans 3

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you see yourself as a good person? Or maybe you see yourself as sick with sin? In today's episode, Keith explores Romans 3 where Paul shares th...

Are You Aware of Your Own Sin? | New Testament | Romans 2

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are other people's sins worse than yours? Do you find yourself falling into hypocrisy? Do you feel superior to other Christians? If so, Romans 2 is ...

A Warning Against Division | New Testament | Romans 1

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Patrick kicks off our time in Romans, he describes the reason that Paul felt the need to write to the Roman church. Find out how ethnic divisions...

The Case for Being Together | New Testament | Acts 20

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been making excuses for not going to church? Technology and COVID have made it easier to stay apart, but what is the cost of being alone? In ...

Evidence of Your Faith | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 13

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever questioned the genuineness of your faith? You're not alone. In fact, Paul shares in 2 Corinthians 13 that testing your faith might be ...

Qualities of a Leader | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 12

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a good leader? Turns out Jesus's understanding of what it means to be a good leader is radically different than what we might understand as...

Do You Take False Teaching Seriously? | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 11

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you on the lookout for false teachers? What is the danger of false teachers? In today's episode, Patrick shares from 2 Corinthians 11 to unpac...

The Truth About Spiritual Warfare | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 10

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is spiritual warfare real? What can it actually look like? What should Christians do about it? In today's episode, Tanya looks at 2 Corinthians 10 ...

The Ultimate Financial Planner | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 9

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you truly believe that God will take care of you? Do you hold on to your money out of fear you won't have enough for yourself? In today's episode, ...

Are You Flourishing? | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 8

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you live a life of abundance? What do you do with your abundance? Will you ever be content? In today's episode, Tanya discusses 2 Corinthians 8 ...

Responding to Repentance | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 7

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you quick to forgive? How do you respond to other people's sin? In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul shows how Christians should respond to sin and repentanc...

How to Live with Genuine Faith | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 6

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What sets Christians apart from everyone else? True, genuine faith. In today's episode, Tanya discusses 2 Corinthians 6 where Paul shares what rea...

How to Tell People About Jesus | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 5

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might already know that Jesus is the only way to God, and you might even feel equipped to talk to people about Jesus. So why don't you? In today's...

Weakness vs. Power | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 4

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you strive to be impressive? Do you need to be powerful in order for God to use you? In today's episode, Patrick looks at Paul in 2 Corinthians ...

The Glory of the New Covenant | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 3

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the power of the covenant that you've been invited into? In today's episode, Patrick shares from 2 Corinthians 3 to discuss the joy in...

Living an Awe-Filled Life | New Testament 2 Corinthians 2

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you really think of what Christ has done on the cross? Does Jesus's death and resurrection impact your day-to-day life? The way you liv...