Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

How to Interpret Your Circumstances | New Testament | 2 Corinthians 1

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder what exactly God is doing in your life? When you're in a time of hardship, what's his plan? When we gives you extra resources, what...

Is Generosity Dead? | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 16

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What standard should Christians have for generosity? Spoiler alert: this isn't just about the rich giving to the poor. In today's episode, Keith d...

What Happens When We Die? | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 15

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the ultimate hope for Christians? To die and go to heaven? In today's episode, Patrick uses 1 Corinthians 15 to discuss a topic that Chris...

4 Keys for Studying the Bible | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 14

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you faithfully handle reading challenging passages of the Bible? In today's episode, Tanya explores 1 Corinthians 14 and shares four key wa...

What Are Christians Known For? | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 13

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love." Have you heard this Sunday school song? In today's episode, Keith shares on one of the ...

When You're Stuck in Comparison | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 12

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What gifts has God given you? Do you ever wish they were different? How often do you find yourself looking around and trying to measure up to the peop...

Are You a Super Christian? | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 11

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Be honest, do you think you're a better Christian than some of the people around you? Maybe you're prone to judge churches. In today's episode, Patri...

The Key to Decision Making | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 10

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your decision making process like? Do you ever feel like you have decision fatigue? Turns out, the people in Corinth in 1 Corinthians 10 wer...

How to Start and Finish Well | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 9

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"It's not how you start but how you finish." God calls you to start AND finish well. What does that look like? Keith looks at Paul's words in 1 Cor...

When the Bible Doesn't Give A Clear Answer | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 8

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible isn't always clear about every area of ethics. So want should you do in an ethical gray area? In today's episode, Patrick turns to 1 Cori...

The Christian Perspective on Sex | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 7

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How should Christians think about sex? Is consent the only rule for sex? In today's episode, Patrick compares the attitudes toward sex in Corinth fr...

The Purity Talk | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 6

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you grew up in Christian culture, you're probably no stranger to the purity talk. But is not having sex before marriage the only thing the Bible sa...

When Influence and Power Distort Morality | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 5

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whose authority do you live under? In today's episode, Tanya examines what Paul has to say in 1 Corinthians 5 and discovers how bringing your life...

What Does God Think of You? | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 4

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you care what other people think of you? What about what you think of you? Should you care? In today's episode, Keith uses 1 Corinthians 4 to...

Handling Conflict in Relationships | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 3

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does your view of the gospel impact how you deal with conflict? Do you expect conflict in the church or run away from it? In today's episode, Kei...

Trying to Influence Change? | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 2

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you want to see change in the world, in your coworker or in your spouse. How is that going? What is the path to true change? In today's episode,...

Living Holy Lives and Embracing Correction | New Testament | 1 Corinthians 1

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you react to correction? Do you tend to hide your sin behind your accomplishments? In today's episode, Jensen explores 1 Corinthians 1 as s...

What Following Jesus Costs You | New Testament | Acts 19

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you gone too far in your relationship with God? How much should your faith govern your life? In today’s episode, Tanya looks at Acts 19 to disc...

A Biblical Perspective on Work | New Testament | 2 Thessalonians 3

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you more prone to idleness or to busybody syndrome? In today's episode, Keith explores the importance of diligence and hard work in the Christian ...

Believing that Jesus is Lord | New Testament | 2 Thessalonians 2

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where in your life do you need to be reminded of God's power? What distracts you from kingdom life with God? In today's episode, Tanya looks at the ...

Taking Sin Seriously | New Testament | 2 Thessalonians 1

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you trust God's design? Can you follow warnings? Where are you tempted to sin in your life? In today's episode, Patrick uses 2 Thessalonians 1 ...

Why Do You Do What You Do? | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 5

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What motivates you to keep going? What is the point of your life? Does it matter? You might be motivated by the wrong things. In today's episode, Jen...

Living with Endurance | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 4

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christians have the responsibility and privilege of representing Jesus to the world. So, how should you do that? What is so good about living for Chri...

Combating Loneliness with Faith | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 3

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Loneliness is a health epidemic. Discover the impact of technology, mobility, and individualism on our sense of connection. Join as Keith explores w...

When the Church Sins | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 2

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why have so many Americans left the church in the past few decades? In today's episode, Jensen dives into the disappointment and challenges that face ...

Turn from Political Idols and Embrace Persecution | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 1

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is following Jesus worth the persecution it brings? In today's episode, Patrick uses 1 Thessalonians 1 to encourage Christians to persevere even w...

Navigating Conflict and Division | New Testament | Acts 18

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has finger-pointing and tearing others down become too common? Take a look at Christian Twitter. Jensen explores the importance of grace, gentleness...

The Power of Hospitality and Culture | New Testament | Acts 17

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the heart of Greece to Paul's courageous stand in Athens, explore the interplay between culture, values, and faith. Join as Tanya explores Paul...

The Importance of Diverse Connections | New Testament | Acts 16

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to learn how to connect with people who are different from you? In today's episode, Keith discusses the importance of spaces where diverse p...

Understanding Biblical Doctrine | New Testament | Acts 15

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What you believe about doctrinal truth has implications for your every day life. In today's episode, Patrick uses Acts 15 to discuss one of those ...

Is It OK to be Angry? | New Testament | Galatians 6

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there such thing as righteous anger? You might have a hard time telling the difference between righteous and unrighteous anger in your heart. In to...

The Danger of Adding to the Gospel | New Testament | Galatians 5

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's the true meaning of the fruit of the spirit? In today's episode, Jensen explores the danger of turning these fruits into a checklist and stri...

Battling Imposter Syndrome with the Gospel | New Testament | Galatians 4

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tanya explores the relationship between eggs benedict and imposter syndrome, and how they relate to the Bible's teachings on ide...

Why Trying Harder Isn't Enough for Christian Growth | New Testament | Galatians 3

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keith shares a story about stapling good apples to a bad tree to highlight how we often try to fake good behavior without dealing with the root issue...

Is Your Life In Line With the Gospel? | New Testament | Galatians 2

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keith discusses Paul's confrontation to Peter in Galatians 2. Where in your life do you see the same patterns that Peter is confronted for? Hypocris...

Understanding the Authentic Message of Jesus | New Testament | Galatians 1

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Patrick as he takes a break from Acts to dive into the book of Galatians, where Paul calls the Galatian church back to the good news of King Je...

Are You Prone to Idolatry? | New Testament | Acts 14

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Idolatry might not always look like worshipping statues and gods, so how does it show up in your life? Have God's good gifts turned into idols in your...

Understanding the Holy Spirit | New Testament | Acts 13

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you think about the Holy Spirit? Do you fully understand him? How does he work? In today's episode, Tanya discusses Acts 13 and provi...

Addicted to the Approval of Others? | New Testament | Acts 12

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overly sensitive? Is it hard for you to take criticism? Are you always trying to impress others? Do you get caught in comparison? If so, you m...

Are You in God's Way? | New Testament | Acts 11

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What in your life is working against God's plan? Does anything feel particularly difficult? Does your attitude, pride or critical spirit stand in the ...

In-Group vs. Out-Group | New Testament | Acts 10

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you see as an outsider? Who around you seems too far from God? Is anyone ever too far gone? In today's episode, Patrick discusses Peter's cha...

Who Is In Control? | New Testament | Acts 9

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What plans do you have for your life? How certain are you of them? In today's episode, Jensen uses Acts 9 to tell the story of two men who thought...

How to Share the Gospel | New Testament | Acts 8

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the key to effectively sharing the gospel? Posting Bible verses on social media? Telling people why they're wrong? In today's episode, Tanya ...

The First Martyr | New Testament | Acts 7

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Acts 7, you meet Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Should Christians now be expected to be martyrs? In today's episode, Keith shares how to r...

When to Say No | New Testament | Acts 6

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are boundaries biblical? Is it OK to say no? In today's episode, Jensen shares how the disciples in Acts 6 set boundaries in their lives. Where do...

Does God Ever Change? | New Testament | Acts 5

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God of the New Testament? What box do you put God in? In today's episode, Patrick uses Acts 5 to d...

The Key to Generosity | New Testament | Acts 4

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a generous community around you? How far will your generosity go? Acts 4 describes a community who was changed by the truth of the gospe...

How Jesus Changes Things | New Testament | Acts 3

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about Christianity, do you think about the people and the churches more than you think about Jesus? If you do, you might be getting som...

The Local Church Matters | New Testament | Acts 2

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

God didn't create you to be alone. God created you for community. In today's episode, Keith explains the church in Acts 2 and explains the importa...

Jesus's Role in Acts | New Testament | Acts 1

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've read Luke, you've only read the beginning of Jesus's story. Patrick kicks off our time in Acts with Acts 1. In today's episode, he discus...

The Proof of the Resurrection | New Testament | Luke 24

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a legitimate eye witness testimony? Matching stories? Small differences? How can you be sure Jesus's resurrection was true? In today's epis...

How Jesus Became King | New Testament | Luke 23

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What was it about Jesus's crucifixion that established him as king? Why is Good Friday good? When Jesus was crucified everything changed. In today's e...

What Makes A Good Leader? | New Testament | Luke 22

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What qualities add up to a good leader? Which of those qualities do you have? Which do you need? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Luke 22 to exp...

Why Giving Matters | New Testament | Luke 21

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What will you be remembered for when you die? How do you act when no one is watching? What is your legacy? In today's episode, Keith uses Luke 21 to...

When to Resist the Government (And When to Not) | New Testament | Luke 20

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What should Christians make of the Bible verse that says "give to Caesar what is Caesar's"? How much do you need to care about the government? Should ...

Who's Your King? | New Testament | Luke 19

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone needs a king to rule over their life. It could be a political leader, yourself, a parent, God, etc. So who should you choose to rule your l...

What's the Worst Sin? | New Testament | Luke 18

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are some sins worse than others? Do Christians see all sin as equal? Does God? The bottom line is this: every sin separates you from God. In today's...

Why Do You Thank God? | New Testament | Luke 17

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you quick to count your blessings? It's easy to ask God for things, but it's harder to thank him. In today's episode, Tanya looks to Luke 17 ...

Understanding Parables | New Testament | Luke 16

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know some Bible stories are fiction? No, not the creation story or Jonah. Jesus often told parables designed to move people to action. In toda...

Tools for Studying the Bible | An Interview with Jonathan Pennington

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What keeps you from reading the Bible? Is it too intimidating? Too hard to understand? Jonathan Pennington, author of Come and See: The Journey of K...

What Drives Your Story? | New Testament | Luke 15

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard the story of the Prodigal Son. Who do you identify with in this story? In today's episode, Tanya discusses Luke 15 and how t...

Christianity and Social Justice | New Testament | Luke 14

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does Christianity say anything about social justice? Is the Christian faith more about personal salvation than it is about justice? Patrick discusse...

Are You Missing Out? | New Testament | Luke 13

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might be in danger of missing out on God's kingdom. How? By overlooking it. Don't miss out on healing, freedom and rest. In today's episode, Jens...

The Cost of Worry | New Testament | Luke 12

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does worry add or take away from your life? Learn how to face worry and anxiety in today's episode as Tanya walks through Luke 12. Your suppo...

What Makes God a Good Father | New Testament | Luke 11

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do Christians pray to God as father? The idea of God as a father is controversial. But why is it still important? In today's episode, Keith look...

What Motivates You? | New Testament | Luke 10

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What desires drive your life? This questions reveals a lot about your faith. Are you willing to partner with God for his glory above your own? In toda...

When Enough is Enough | New Testament | Luke 9

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the guide to happiness? Step one: it's time to curb your consumerism. In today's episode, Patrick discusses Luke 9 in the importance ...

Women's Role in Ministry | New Testament | Luke 8

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've felt hurt by a "biblical" view or are wary of women in ministry, this episode is for you. Jensen unpacks Luke 8 and discusses what the B...

Y'all Need Jesus | New Testament | Luke 7

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your moral life getting in the way of following Jesus? Do other people need Jesus more than you? Tanya discusses Luke 7, how Jesus pursues you, ...

Why Church Matters | New Testament | Luke 6

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Church is messy. Sometimes it feels like church would be easier without all the people. But that's not how God designed it. Keith reads Luke 6 to ...

What Hurry Takes From You | New Testament | Luke 5

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you squeeze more into your schedule, what gets squeezed out? In today's episode, Patrick looks at Luke 5 to reflect on what forms of hurry an...

What Freedom Looks Like | New Testament | Luke 4

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does freedom mean to you? True freedom is different from what culture says freedom is. In today's episode, Patrick shares how to walk in true f...

The Sacred/Secular Divide | New Testament | Luke 3

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Church on Sunday: check. But what about the rest of the week? God is deeply interested in every area of your life. Each moment matters to him. In toda...

You Need A Savior | New Testament | Luke 2

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does Jesus offer salvation? Does Jesus still impact the way you should live your life? What does it look like to live a life impacted by Jesus? In...

Do You Have Faith in God? | New Testament | Luke 1

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you respond to God's promises? How would you react to a miracle? Do you normally lead with faith or with doubt? Keith kicks off our time in L...

How Do You Treat Others? | New Testament | Hebrews 13

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What you believe about God has everything to do with your relationships with other people. Are you taking seriously Jesus's command to love others? In...

Why Are You A Christian? | New Testament | Hebrews 12

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who in your life can you thank for helping you know Jesus? Although Jesus calls you to himself, he often uses ordinary people to bring people to him. ...

What is Faith? | New Testament | Hebrews 11

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like to live a life of faith? What does faith even mean? In today's episode, Jensen looks at the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11 a...

The Key to Prayer | New Testament | Hebrews 10

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever learn how to pray? What even is the point of prayer? Is there a "right" way to pray? Tanya discusses Hebrews 10 in today's episode an...

Weighed Down By Guilt? | New Testament | Hebrews 9

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you carrying around guilt and condemnation? Do you feel the weight of your sin? What is it holding you back from? In today's episode, Keith look...

What's In a Covenant | New Testament | Hebrews 8

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is so important about God's covenant? How do you see the impacts of covenants in your life? Are covenants more binding or freeing? In today's epi...

Mending Broken Relationships | New Testament | Hebrews 7

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships are hard. Where can you find healing for relationships? Where do you look for it? In today's episode, Patrick uses Hebrews 7 to disc...

What Anchors You? | New Testament | Hebrews 6

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stability is something everyone searches for. However, stability is hard to come by. Where do you look for steadiness in your life? In your job? In yo...

How to Grow Spiritually | New Testament | Hebrews 5

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you complacent in your faith? Do you think you're living to your fullest potential? In today's episode, Tanya uses Hebrews 5 to discuss the impo...

8 Reasons I Love the Bible | New Testament | Hebrews 4

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you really know the Bible? Or are you blindly believing what the Bible says? Here's the bottom line: if you want to be closer with God, you have to...

How the Old Testament Points to Jesus | New Testament | Hebrews 3

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Key parts of the Old Testament share glimpses of Jesus's life and ministry. So how do you make sense of them? How does the Old Testament foreshadow th...

Does Jesus Really Get Us? | New Testament | Hebrews 2

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By now you've probably seen the He Gets Us ads. How have people responded? Are these ads really true? In today's episode, Patrick uses Hebrews 2 ...

Who Was Jesus? | New Testament | Hebrews 1

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How would you describe Jesus? Was he a good teacher? Is he like a friend? Is he just someone who lived 2000 years ago? In today's episode, Jensen us...

Can You Walk Away From the Faith? | New Testament | Jude

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you secure in your faith in Jesus? Can someone ever truly leave the faith? In today's episode, Tanya uses Jude to talk through your security i...

Are You Prepared for Jesus's Return? | New Testament | 2 Peter 3

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about the return of Jesus, it makes you take your faith more seriously. So can you be ready for Jesus's return? Why hasn't he returned ...

You're Not Immune to False Teachers | New Testament | 2 Peter 2

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the secret to resisting false teachers in your life? The solution might not be what you think. In today's episode, Patrick talks throug...

Why To Do the Right Thing | New Testament | 2 Peter 1

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it better to do the right thing because you have to or because you want to? The answer is easy: do right because you want to. But how can this appl...

What Do You Want Most? | New Testament | 1 Peter 5

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your life pointed toward? How do you react when temptation comes? Will you do whatever it takes to gain popularity and wealth? In today's epis...

How to Love | New Testament | 1 Peter 4

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it harder to show love to people you don't know well or people you know very well? In today's episode, Tanya shares from 1 Peter 4 to discuss how...

How You Live Matters | New Testament | 1 Peter 3

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your life can make the teaching of Jesus attractive to other people. Do you make people want to believe in Jesus? Do you have relationships with peopl...

In the World But Not of It | New Testament | 1 Peter 2

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should Christians be impacted by the culture around them? How should you interact with the world? What's destroying your relationship with God? In tod...

Why You Don't Fit In | New Testament | 1 Peter 1

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you don't fit in? The answer might lie in 1 Peter 1. In today's episode, Patrick describes the tension of being obedient in t...

When God Doesn't Answer | New Testament | James 5

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will God always answer your prayers? Do you have enough faith? What does God actually promise? In today's episode, Jensen discusses James 5 and ...

You're Settling For Less | New Testament | James 4

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where in your life are you willing to compromise and give in to sin? Are you searching for something better? Is life in God's kingdom worth it? In tod...

Why You Love Gossip | New Testament | James 3

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you controlled by your tongue? Here's a challenge: go 24 hours without gossiping, complaining or saying anything unkind. Can you pass? Keith sha...