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Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Connect with God in the time it takes you to drive to work or empty the dishwasher. Every episode focuses on one Bible passage, explains it, and applies it to your life. Co-hosted by Keith Simon, Tanya Willmeth, Jensen Holt McNair, Patrick Miller, and Jeff Parrett.
Episodes
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Joy is on the Horizon! | The Gospels | John 16:16-33
How should Christians grieve? Can you trust God when your heart is breaking? What if your greatest sorrow isn't the end of your story? In today's episode…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Gift of the Holy Spirit | The Gospels | John 16:1-15
Why did Jesus say his departure was for our good? What does the Holy Spirit actually do? And how does God's Spirit transform our lives today? In today's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Why Following Jesus Won't Always Be Easy | The Gospels | John 15:18-27
Why doesn't following Jesus guarantee an easier life? Where can you find peace when the world pushes back? How can you face hardship without fear? In today's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
You Can Do Nothing | The Gospels | John 15:1-17
Do you feel like you're constantly trying harder but never growing spiritually? What if Jesus never asked you to strive in the first place? And what does it…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What Does Loving Jesus Actually Look Like? | The Gospels | John 14:15–31
What does loving Jesus look like? Why does obedience matter? Who is the Holy Spirit? In today's episode, Jeff explores John 14:15–31 and shows how the Holy…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Way to God Is a Person | The Gospels | John 14:1–14
How do you get to God? Is Christianity just another path among many? And what did Jesus mean when he said, "I am the way"? In today's episode, Patrick explores…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Sign You're Following Jesus | The Gospels | John 13:31–38
How can people tell that you follow Jesus? Why did Jesus call love the defining mark of his followers? And how do we learn to love like he did? In today's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Friend Who Knows Your Worst | The Gospels | John 13:18–30
Why do we minimize our own sin? Why do we struggle to see our own need for grace? And how does Jesus respond when we fail him? In today’s episode, Tanya…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Want to Be Great? Become a Servant. | The Gospels | John 13:1–17
Why do we spend so much of our lives chasing status? Why is serving others so difficult? And what if greatness looks completely different in God's Kingdom? In…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Battle of Belief | The Gospels | John 12:37–50
Why didn't so many people believe in Jesus even after seeing his miracles? Is unbelief an intellectual problem or a heart problem? And where can we find hope…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Why Jesus Didn't Run from Suffering | The Gospels | John 12:20–36
Why are we so quick to run from pain? What did Jesus see in suffering that we often miss? And what if God wants to use your hardship for something greater? In…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Are Your Expectations of Jesus Wrong? | The Gospels | John 12:12–19
Why did the same crowd that welcomed Jesus with palm branches shout "Crucify him!" just days later? What changed? And what happens when Jesus doesn't answer…
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What Are You Looking At? | The Gospels | John 12:1–11
Why did Mary respond with worship while Judas responded with criticism? What are you focused on today? And how can fixing our eyes on Jesus change our…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
One Died for the Many | The Gospels | John 11:45–57
Why did the religious leaders reject Jesus after witnessing one of his greatest miracles? Can God still accomplish his purposes through evil? What if your…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Glory from the Grave | The Gospels | John 11:38–44
Is there any hope in the face of death? Why does the grave seem to have the final word? And what does Lazarus's resurrection reveal about our own future? In…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What If God Says No? | The Gospels | John 11:17–37
What do you do when God doesn't answer your prayers the way you hoped? Where is Jesus in the middle of grief? And what hope remains when death seems to have…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Why Does Jesus Wait? | The Gospels | John 11:1–16
Why would Jesus delay helping someone he loved? Does God's waiting mean he doesn't care? What if his delays are accomplishing something greater than we can…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Idol of Control | The Gospels | John 10:22–40
Why do we crave control? What happens when our need for certainty becomes an idol? And how do Jesus's promises free us from carrying burdens we were never…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What Makes Jesus the Good Shepherd? | The Gospels | John 10:1–21
What if your standing with God didn't depend on how well you're holding on to him? What if your weakness didn't disqualify you? And what if all Jesus asks of…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Invisible Jesus Test | The Gospels | John 9:35–41
What if Jesus has become functionally invisible in your life? What keeps us spiritually blind? And how do we begin to truly see? In today's episode, Jeff…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Seeing Isn't Believing | The Gospels | John 9:13-34
What keeps people from believing in Jesus? Is it a lack of proof? A lack of certainty? Or something deeper? In today's episode, Patrick shares how John 9:13-34…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
A Miracle Bigger Than Blindness | The Gospels | John 9:1-12
What if Jesus's miracles were about more than physical healing? What if they were signs pointing to a deeper reality? And how does this passage point to God's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Why Does Obedience Matter? | The Gospels | John 8:48–59
Do you feel spiritually dry? Could one step of obedience be the path to greater intimacy with God? And what's the difference between legalism and true…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Satan's Favorite Strategy | The Gospels | John 8:31–47
How does Satan actually tempt us? What lies does he want us to believe? And how do we fight back? In today's episode, Keith unpacks John 8:31–47 to reveal the…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Jesus's Origin Story | The Gospels | John 8:21–30
Who is Jesus, really? Why does it matter where he came from? And what does his identity have to do with our salvation? In today's episode, Jeff explores John…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
How Certain Can We Be About Jesus? | The Gospels | John 8:1-20
Can we ever be 100% certain about anything? What evidence do we have that Jesus wasn't a fraud? And who ultimately gets to define reality? In today's episode…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Could You Be Wrong About Jesus? | The Gospels | John 7:45-52
Are you approaching Jesus with curiosity or certainty? Could your assumptions about God be keeping you from seeing him clearly? And what happens when we become…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Are Your Expectations Keeping You from Jesus? | The Gospels | John 7:25–44
Why doesn't Jesus always meet our expectations? What if we're looking for the wrong kind of Savior? Could our expectations actually keep us from experiencing…
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Stop Judging by Appearances | The Gospels | John 7:14-24
Have you ever judged someone too quickly? Do you tend to trust appearances over God's perspective? And whose glory are you really seeking? In today's episode…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Looking for Jesus in All The Wrong Places | The Gospels | John 7:1-13
Do you see Jesus as a Savior or a spectacle? A King or simply a good example? A threat to your autonomy or the Lord of your life? In today's episode, Jeff…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
How Far Will You Go to Follow Jesus? | The Gospels | John 6:41-71
How far are you willing to go to follow Jesus? What happens when his teachings become difficult? And what keeps people from walking away when faith becomes…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Formula for Following Jesus | The Gospels | John 6:25-40
Do you approach your faith like a checklist? Have you ever felt frustrated when your spiritual growth seems to plateau? What if Jesus never intended the…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Only Solution That Matters | The Gospels | John 6:1-24
Do you feel like you're constantly running on empty? Are you anxious, impatient, or exhausted no matter how hard you try? What if the emptiness you feel is a…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Are You an Approval Addict? | The Gospels | John 5:31-47
Whose approval are you living for? What would change if God's opinion mattered more than anyone else's? And what can we learn from the people who believed in…
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Is Jesus Working in Your Life Right Now? | The Gospels | John 5:16-30
Is Jesus only concerned with your future, or is he working in your life right now? How can the Gospel still transform us today? What hope do Christians have…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Can We Trust the Bible? | The Gospels | John 5:1-15
Can the Bible be trusted historically? What happens when archaeology and Scripture appear to disagree? Should Christians be concerned when evidence hasn't yet…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Gospel Is for Everyone! | The Gospels | John 4:43-54
Can Jesus really change anyone? Have you ever written someone off as beyond God's reach? Could your assumptions be keeping you from sharing the good news? In…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What Makes an Effective Evangelist? | The Gospels | John 4:27-42
Do you ever feel unqualified to share the Gospel? Are you waiting for the perfect opportunity to talk about Jesus? What if God wants to use you right where you…
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The Well Is Open | The Gospels | John 4:1-26
What are you turning to for satisfaction? Why do even good things leave us thirsty again? What if the thirst you're trying to quench is actually pointing you…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Prison of Self-Importance | The Gospels | John 3:22-36
Why are we so obsessed with our own significance? What if the self-centered life isn't freedom at all? And where can true joy be found? In today's episode…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Two Paths Before Every Person | The Gospels | John 3:1-21
Are you the same person in private that you are in public? Why did Nicodemus seek Jesus under the cover of darkness? And what does it really mean to be born…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Why Does God Feel So Distant? | The Gospels | John 2:13-25
Why does God feel so distant sometimes? Could your attention be competing with your devotion? And what does the story of Jesus clearing the Temple have to do…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Secret to a Life-Giving Faith | The Gospels | John 2:1-12
Where do you feel depleted right now? Are you ever afraid your weaknesses disqualify you from God's help? Could your greatest need actually become the place…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Are You an Admirer or a Follower? | The Gospels | John 1:35–51
How serious are you about following Jesus? Is faith just one part of your life, or does it hold everything together? What does it look like to be fully devoted…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
You Are Not the Christ | The Gospels | John 1:19–34
What kind of future is God bringing into the world? Why does John the Baptist quote Isaiah's promise of hope and renewal? And how do we enter into that reality…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Word Became Flesh | The Gospels | John 1:1–18
Why does John begin his Gospel with the opening words of Genesis? What does it mean that "the Word became flesh"? And what does this reveal about God's heart…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
This is the Craziest Thing You Believe... | The Gospels | Luke 24:36–53
What does the reality of the resurrection mean for our lives today? Is the goal of Christianity to leave this world behind? And what work has Jesus left us to…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Are You Still Living in Despair? | The Gospels | Luke 24:13–35
Do you wish your circumstances were different? Ever wondered why God wasn't doing what you expected? Or struggled to see his presence in the middle of…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Evidence of an Empty Tomb | The Gospels | Luke 24:1–12
Can the resurrection stand up to scrutiny? What evidence supports the resurrection? And what does Jesus's resurrection mean for our future? In today's episode…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Why We Can’t Skip Jesus’s Burial | The Gospels | Luke 23:50–56
What do we do with Jesus’s burial? Why does Holy Saturday matter for our faith? And what hope can be found in the silence between the cross and the…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Cross Was Anything BUT Defeat | The Gospels | Luke 23:44–49
Why did Jesus’s crucifixion seem like just another failed messianic movement? What did the people standing at the cross fail to understand? And what do the…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Posture of a True Disciple | The Gospels | Luke 23:26–43
Why does Luke's Gospel include Simon carrying Jesus’s cross and the criminal beside him? What do their responses reveal about the human heart? And what does…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Who’s Really Ruling Your Heart? | The Gospels | Luke 22:66–23:25
What are you turning to for comfort, control, or affirmation? Why do those things never fully satisfy? And what does it look like to loosen your grip on lesser…
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3 Signs You're Drifting from Jesus | The Gospels | Luke 22:54–65
Why do people drift from Jesus even when they sincerely want to stay faithful? What are the warning signs that we’re slowly moving away from him? And what does…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
No More of This! | The Gospels | Luke 22:47–53
Where do you look for strength when life feels out of control? Why do the world’s versions of strength always leave us emptier in the end? And what does true…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What If God Says No? | The Gospels | Luke 22:39–46
Why doesn’t God answer every prayer with a “yes”? What do we do when his will feels painful or confusing? And what can we learn from Jesus praying in the…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Hour Has Come | The Gospels | Luke 22:7–38
What was really happening at the Last Supper? Why does Jesus keep talking about “the hour” that has come? And what does it mean that his blood establishes a…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Danger of Spiritual Drift | The Gospels | Luke 22:1–6
What are you waiting to surrender to Jesus? Why do we delay obedience until we feel more ready, settled, or prepared? And what happens when we stop actively…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Are We Reading the End Times All Wrong? | The Gospels | Luke 21:20–37
How should we read prophetic language in the Bible? Was Jesus predicting the end of the world or warning his first followers about events they would soon face?…
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Do You Have a Scarcity Mindset? | The Gospels | Luke 21:1–19
Are jealousy, fear, or comparison shaping your faith? What if scarcity is keeping you from experiencing the fullness of God’s kingdom? And what does abundant…