Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

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...

What Can You Offer? | New Testament | James 2

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you react to people in need? Is prayer enough? Tanya discusses the role that God's family should play in the lives of others according to Ja...

Is Deconstruction OK? | New Testament | James 1

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Deconstruction is asking questions of God. Is this healthy or unhealthy? Is there a right way to do it? Is it ever okay to doubt God? In today's episo...

How History Changed Forever | New Testament | Matthew 28

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've made it to the end of Matthew! The resurrection might not be news to you, but it changed the course of history forever. In today's episode, Je...

Do You Go Follow the Crowd? | New Testament | Matthew 27

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still trying to gain the approval of the world? What do you do when the crowd seems to be against you? Are you able to decipher what is true a...

Was Jesus Scared of Death? | New Testament | Matthew 26

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What had Jesus trembling in the garden? What cup did he ask God to take from him? Was Jesus afraid of physical suffering? In today's episode, Keith ...

Will You Settle For a Participation Trophy? | New Testament | Matthew 25

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The kingdom of God doesn't work like your 2nd grade soccer team. So what does it look like to have an active faith? Can faith alone save us? In today'...

How to Follow Jesus in 2023 | New Testament | Matthew 24

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've been through a lot in the past few years. From COVID to political unrest, following Jesus today is hard. Jesus tells us to expect suffering. In...

Do You Practice What You Preach? | New Testament | Matthew 23

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you care if your life doesn't match biblical truth? Do you want to appear holy and religious, but fail to accept sin? You might be in danger of the...

How to Get to Heaven | New Testament | Matthew 22

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you follow all of God's rules, will you get to heaven? What qualifies you for God's kingdom? Is the kingdom of God fair? In today's episode, Tanya...

The Type of King Jesus Is | New Testament | Matthew 21

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What comes to mind when you hear, "King Jesus"? What was so revolutionary about his coming? Is Jesus similar to kings like Caesar? In today's episode,...

What Are You Entitled To? | New Testament | Matthew 20

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you always get what you deserve? What do you feel like you're entitled to? Is entitlement a generational issue? In today's episode, Patrick uses ...

Are You on the Path to Destruction? | New Testament | Matthew 19

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where has God put you in your life? What takes real courage in your life? How are you at managing your responsibilities? Can you find contentment wher...

Is Your Life Built on You? | New Testament | Matthew 18

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you've lost your importance? Are you tired of trying to prove yourself worthy? What gives you value? In today's episode, Jens...

Striving for Perfection? | New Testament | Matthew 17

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you put in your trust in? Do you have ultimate faith in yourself or in God? How can you be worthy of God? If you believe and pray hard enough, ...

Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | New Testament | Matthew 16

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you view Jesus? How did you come to get to know Jesus? Do you fully understand who Jesus is? Are you more concerned with God or with yourself? ...

Does the Bible Talk About Race? | New Testament | Matthew 15

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is race a social issue or a gospel issue? What does the New Testament say about race? Is Jesus for everyone? Are you missing the heart of Jesus? In to...

Fighting For Power? | New Testament | Matthew 14

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody likes feeling powerless. But what will you do to maintain power or avoid suffering? Are you a ladder climber? Are you constantly seeking person...

How to Read Parables | New Testament | Matthew 13

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are parables just biblical fairytales used to teach a lesson? Why did Jesus speak in parables instead of speaking directly? How can you better underst...

Religion or Relationship: Which Do You Have? | New Testament | Matthew 12

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does your time with God look like? How would you describe your faith? Is your faith more about rules or Jesus? In today's episode, Tanya looks ...

Is it OK to Doubt God? | New Testament | Matthew 11

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you keep your doubts to yourself? How should you talk about doubt? Is it normal to doubt God? In today's episode, Keith uses Matthew 11 to ...

Are You Willing to Sacrifice? | New Testament | Matthew 10

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to follow Jesus? Are you willing to give things up in order to be a part of God's kingdom? Will you face rejection for the sake of G...

Are You a Good Host? | New Testament | Matthew 9

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you quick to welcome people in? Do you seek out others who might be less popular? How likely are you to offer to host someone for dinner? In today...

What Do You Gain From Jesus? | New Testament | Matthew 8

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for a comfortable and financially abundant life? Do you seek after Jesus's miracles to bless you with material goods? If you have enou...

How to Have Better Relationships | New Testament | Matthew 7

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a tendency to judge other people who have the same sins as you? Tanyashares from Matthew 7 about how to improve your relationships with...

You Might Be Greedy | New Testament | Matthew 6

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have too much stuff? Is it time for you to give away some of your belongings? Keith looks at Matthew 6 to discuss how greed can leave you s...

How to be Blessed | New Testament | Matthew 5

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What leads to a blessed life? Do your values align more with the world's or with Jesus's? Do you have to earn God's blessings? What do God's blessings...

What's Your Legacy? | New Testament | Matthew 4

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here. What do you want to be known for? How do you sp...

Are You Part of God's People? | New Testament | Matthew 3

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here. Does God only want a certain type of person? Ho...

Are You Threatened By Success? | New Testament | Matthew 2

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here. How do you react to other people's victories an...

Image Isn't Everything | New Testament | Matthew 1

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here. Are you consumed with your own image? Who do yo...

Bible Reading | Habits

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here. What do you spend the majority of your time doi...

Prayer | Habits

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here. Do you really understand how prayer works? When...

Gratitude | Habits

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here. Studies show that creating a habit of gratitude...

Growing Self-Control | Habits

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here. In a world where what feels good is more import...

How to Give Good Gifts | Advent | Luke 2:21-38

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the most important thing you can give your kids? (Or spiritual kids!) What kind of parents did Jesus have? In today's episode, Patrick shares...

Are You With the 'In' Crowd? | Advent | Luke 2:8-20

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We crave exclusivity. But what happens when you aren't included? Does God play by such rules? Do you need to be better before you're worthy of God? J...

How to Welcome Jesus | Advent | Luke 2:1-7

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What made Jesus so unlikely? Do you delight in Jesus? Where do you find your value? In a world that prioritizes might, Tanya shares the importance o...

What's In A Name? | Advent | Luke 1:57-80

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it important that John the Baptist got his name? Does your name have meaning? What can names reveal about faith? In today's episode, Keith sh...

The Path to Glory | Advent | Luke 1:39-56

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you achieve the good life? What makes God's kingdom different than kingdoms of the world? Is the American dream biblical? In today's episode, ...

Is the Virgin Birth Real? | Advent | Luke 1:26-38

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does the reality of Jesus's virgin birth matter? Was Mary actually a virgin? Can Jesus be God without a virgin birth? What's the purpose of it? In tod...

What Distracts You From Jesus? | Advent | Luke 1:5-25

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you prepare your heart for Jesus? What areas of your life are you keeping from him? What consumes your time and energy? In today's episode, Tan...