Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

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...

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...