Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

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...

Don't Measure Up? Here's the Good News | Advent | John 1:14-18

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are you striving for? Is God's love conditional? What do you have to do to earn God's love? How does grace work? In today's episode, Keith uses J...

You're a Part of God's Family | Advent | John 1:6-13

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What were your parents like? What kind of family did you come from? In today's episode, Patrick shares what it's like to be a part of Jesus's family...

Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Advent | John 1:4-5

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you see so much light around Christmas time? What's the purpose of Christmas lights? What does it mean that Jesus is the light of the world? in...

4 Reasons We Can Trust Jesus | Advent | John 1:1-3

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So why is Jesus's birth such a big deal? How can we know he's for real? Why should you even trust Jesus? Tanya (and John) share four reasons why you...

The Messy Side of Christmas | Advent | Matthew 2:13-23

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if Christmas doesn't feel like the most wonderful time of the year? What if you don't feel the peace on earth? What if Christmas just doesn't fee...

Is Astrology in the Bible? | Advent | Matthew 2:1-12

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The wisemen followed the stars to get to Jesus's birth, were they astrologists? Is astrology real? How can God reveal himself through astrology? In to...

How Jesus Fulfills Promises | Advent | Matthew 1:18-24

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Was the birth of Jesus like the nativity scene? Why do the specifics of Jesus's birth matter? Does Jesus's birth fulfill Old Testament prophecies? In ...

Are You King of Your Life? | Advent | Matthew 1:12-17

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do want the promises of Jesus without the allegiance to Jesus? Who is the ruler of your life? What do you base decisions on? Do you have a right view ...

Has God Given Up on You? | Advent | Matthew 1:6-11

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a sin too great for God's grace? Are you ever too far gone? In today's episode, Keith looks at a man listed in Matthew 1:6-11 as an examp...

Are You a Nobody? | Advent | Matthew 1:1-5

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's with all of the genealogies and numbers in the Bible? Do they even matter? Patrick kicks off our Advent series by walking through Matthew 1:...

Lessons From a Year in the Torah

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for studying the Torah with us this year! In today's episode, Jensen reflects on the year and talks through the top three truths she's learne...

When Things Don't Go Your Way | Torah | Deuteronomy 34

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you react when things don't do the way you hoped they would? What happens when your dream dies? What do you have to live for? Tanya shares ab...

What Are You Living For? | Torah | Deuteronomy 33

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What will people say about your life? What defines your life's purpose? What comes first for you in your life: yourself or God? In today's episode, K...

Want An Easy Life? | Torah | Deuteronomy 32:48-52

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you expect your life to be easy? Spoiler alert: God never promises that. In today's episode, Patrick uses Deuteronomy 32:48-52 to discuss what ...

The Role of Poetry in the Bible | Torah | Deuteronomy 32:1-47

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about God, who do you imagine? Can you capture the full image of God? How can the Bible describe the complexities of God? In today's ep...

Do You Know Your Limits? | Torah | Deuteronomy 31

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been feeling burnt out? What do your weaknesses keep you from? What are your limits and boundaries? In today's episode, Tanya uses Deutero...

Does Obedience Matter? | Torah | Deuteronomy 30:11-20

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to follow all of God's laws? Why should Christians be obedient to God? What does it take to live a faithful life to Jesus? In today's...

Do You Have What it Takes to Love God? | Torah | Deuteronomy 30:1-10

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you made God promises that you can't keep? How many times have you said, "I'll never do it again"? Here's the good news: your sin doesn't surpris...

What Pride Takes From You | Torah | Deuteronomy 29

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know your own sin? What's keeping you from living out God's promises to you? Are you comfortable with your sin? In today's episode, Jensen di...

How to be Blessed (and Not Cursed) | Torah | Deuteronomy 28:16-68

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you disobey God? Is there anything you're putting above God? Does God give curses? In today's episode, Tanya shares about God's cu...

Prosperity Gospel: What It Is and What It's Not | Torah | Deuteronomy 28:1-14

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you obey God, will you get physical blessings in life? If you're a good Christian, does God owe you good things? Is the prosperity gospel real? Why...

How to Read Apocalyptic Literature | Daniel 8

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you confused by the "weird" books of the Bible like Daniel or Revelation? What does "apocalyptic" mean? Is the world about to end? What is the goa...

Why Sin is a Big Deal | Torah | Deuteronomy 27:9-26

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does sin actually mean? What consequences are there for sin? Does sin lead to curses or blessings? In today's episode, Patrick discusses the ...

Why You Need a Reminder | Torah | Deuteronomy 27:1-8

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a forgetful person? Do you often forget God's gifts? How does God give reminders of his love for his people. Jensen shares the reminder of G...

The Key to Popularity | Torah | Deuteronomy 26

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are people drawn to you? Do others want to be around you? In today's episode, Tanya shares some lessons from Deuteronomy 26 about how to be well-l...

How God Protects People | Torah | Deuteronomy 24-25

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does God look after the poor and vulnerable? Does the Old Testament say anything about women, minority or human rights? What does the Bible say ab...

How to Apply God’s Law | Torah | Deuteronomy 22:1-12

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are Old Testament laws still relevant to your life? Should you be responsible for following God’s laws? Even those laws that seem weird? In today’...

Does God Have Access to All Areas of Your Life? | Torah | Deuteronomy 22:13-30

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you given God the right to rule your life? Is there anything that you’re holding back from God? Are you still trying to take control over your ...

Offended By the Old Testament? | Torah | Deuteronomy 23

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are some Bible passages that are offensive to modern ears. How do you deal with hard Bible passages? What’s actually moral and immoral? In tod...

The Importance of the Cross | Torah | Deuteronomy 21

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the point of the crucifixion? Why do Christians wear crosses? Is it important to know how Jesus died? In today’s episode, Keith uses Deutero...

When Life Gets Hard | Torah | Deuteronomy 20

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you expect an easy life? How do you react when things don’t go your way? Should following Jesus be easy? In today’s episode, Tanya uses Deutero...

Want to Get Revenge? | Torah | Deuteronomy 19

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you seeking revenge on someone? Do you want to right a wrong? Is there an injustice that you want to get justice for? Trying to get even with some...

How to Handle Change | Torah | Deuteronomy 18

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you entering new territory in life? Are you going through a big change? Does the culture around you impact you? Or do you impact the culture aroun...

Why Jesus is King | Torah | Deuteronomy 17:14-20

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who is king or queen in your own life? Who governs your decisions? Do you long for power? Does power change people? Keith discusses all of this and mo...

When to Judge (And When to Not) | Torah | Deuteronomy 17:8-13

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it true that only God can judge you? Are Christians too judgemental? When is it okay to judge others? What happens when you misjudge someone? In to...

Hope Amid Injustice | Torah | Deuteronomy 16:1-17:7

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does it sometimes look like darkness is winning? Like the world might be too far gone? Where is God amid tragedy and injustice? In today’s episode, ...

Mo Money, Mo Problems? | Torah | Deuteronomy 15

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the purpose of your money? Are you using your money in a biblical way? What is your view of money and generosity? Tanya looks at Deuteronomy 1...

Overcoming the Bystander Effect | Torah | Deuteronomy 14

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you see someone in need, what do you do? What if they don’t deserve your help? What holds you back from generosity? In today’s episode, Keith...

Tearing Down Idols | Torah | Deuteronomy 12:29-13:18

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How should Christians live in a culture that isn’t following Jesus? Should non-believers live the same way as believers? In today’s episode, Patri...

How to Worship God | Torah | Deuteronomy 12:1-28

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a right way to worship God? Should you still make offerings and sacrifices to God? What’s the point of offerings? In today’s episode, Jen...

Got An Idol Problem? | Torah | Deuteronomy 11

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What one thing holds you back from living the life God intends for you? According to Deuteronomy 11, idols do. Tanya shares how to identify the idols ...

Does God Play Favorites? | Torah | Deuteronomy 10

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone plays favorites. But does God play favorites? What do you have to offer him? How should you react to God’s love and favor? In today’s epi...

Do You Get What You Deserve? | Torah | Deuteronomy 9

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is what you have a result of hard work? Do you have more than others because you’re smarter than others? Did you earn your power, wealth or populari...

Are You Paying Attention? | Torah | Deuteronomy 8

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What you pay attention to matters. In a distracted world, it can be hard to focus on God. What captures your attention? What distracts you from God? W...

What’s Distracting You From God? | Torah | Deuteronomy 7

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are your greatest obstacles? Is there anything holding you back from following Jesus? Do you feel like you reflect Jesus in your life? In today’...

How To Pass On Your Faith | Torah | Deuteronomy 6

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who is responsible for sharing Jesus with your kids? Do you know how to share your faith with others? In today’s episode, Keith uses Deuteronomy 6 t...

Why Obedience Matters | Torah | Deuteronomy 4-5

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does your everyday life as a Christian look different than someone’s who is not a Christian? Why should you obey God? If Christians are saved by gra...

How You Fit in God’s Story | Torah | Deuteronomy 1-3

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is your life all about you? Do you take time to remember your history? Why is history important? In today’s episode, Jensen explains the purpose of ...

How to Deal with Regret | Torah | Numbers 28-34

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your biggest regret? Do you know how to process regret? Or do you try to push it aside and distract yourself? Tanya shares the regret that Isr...

Do You Trust God With Your Future? | Torah | Numbers 27:1-11

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will God do what he says he will? Can he be trusted? What does faith in God look like? Keith shares how three women in Numbers 27:1-11 had true faith ...

How Your Past Shapes You | Torah | Numbers 26, 27:12-23

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The problems you face are often rooted in your past. Have you dealt with your past? What was your family like? How has your culture shaped you? In tod...

What Do You Indulge In? | Torah | Numbers 25

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s distracting you from God? Do you have any little sins that keep coming back? Do you indulge in any unhealthy temptations or desires? In today...

When You're Disappointed | Torah | Numbers 22-24

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with difficult circumstances? Do you feel like God has let you down? Are you disappointed with your life? In today's episode, Tanya us...

How to Fight Complaining | Torah | Numbers 21:4-20

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are some sins better than other sins? Is complaining an "okay" sin? How comfortable are you with complaining? Do you know how to stop? In today's epis...

Tribalism is Wrecking Lives (That's Why We Wrote a Book!)

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join our movement to end tribalism in the church. Here’s the first step: join our launch team. Keith, Patrick, Jensen, Tanya, and Anna Lynne come to...

Can A Good God Command War? | Torah | Numbers 21:1-3, 21-35

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is war ever moral? Does God commit genocide in the Old Testament? How should you respond to holy war in the Bible? In today's episode, Patrick talks t...

Why You Need a Representative | Torah | Numbers 20:14-29

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is God’s view of you? Are you good enough to go before God? Should you care about the role of high priests in the Old Testament? In today’s e...

How Good Are You? | Torah | Numbers 20:1-13

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is your success, money or popularity a result of your goodness? Do other people need Jesus’s forgiveness more than you do? How do you compare to oth...

Do You Know Your Role? | Torah | Numbers 16-19

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you have confidence in your government? Are you quick to complain about those in power? In today’s episode, Keith talks about a reb...