Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

Do you rejoice at the downfall of others? Why does David put the messenger to death? Are you only concerned with your well-being? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 1:1-16 encourages us to see ourselves within God's narrative, submissive to his commands. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we...

What can we learn from Saul's death? What does repentance look like? Is your love for Jesus growing? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 31 warns us against letting our hearts grow harder over the years. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1...

Is the New Testament better than the Old Testament? Are you building your house like Saul or David? Are you generous? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 30:16-30 encourages us to follow David, building our house on God's generosity. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Histo...

Do you have an extremophile faith? Do you have faith that withstands exile? How do we find strength in God? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 30:1-15 encourages us to keep our hope in God even in difficult circumstances. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—...

Is there any good in disappointing news? How does God use our pain for good? Why does God say "no"? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 29 encourages us to trust that God is working all things, even the worst of news, for the good of those who love him. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’...

Does 1 Samuel 28 condone mediums and diviners? Do you ignore the supernatural? Where should we look for answers? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 28 encourages us to depend on the one true God alone. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1...

Have you ever found yourself spiritually lost? Am I ever too far for God to find me? Will God be faithful? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 27 reminds us that God's mercy can always track us down and bring us home. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Josh...

Do you love revenge? Do you trust God to make things right? How can we love our enemies? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 26 encourages us to give the mercy we received in Christ. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2...

As you grow up, are you growing smaller? Are you surrendering your life to God? What does it look like to grow in faith? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 25:36-43 encourages us to live as dependent children of God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshu...

Do you show special treatment to the rich? Do you look down on the poor? Are you a rich fool? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 25:1-35 encourages us to listen closely to the wise voice of God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Sa...

Are we all just big toddlers? Do you cut corners to get what you want? Do you trust God even when he doesn't give you what you want? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 24 encourages us to trust God's promises, even if it leads us into uncomfortable situations. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This ye...

How does God use friendship to lead us to him? What is friendship all about? Are you a needy friend? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 23:15-18 encourages us to sow real friendship, so that we might reap its eternal rewards. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical B...

How do you know God's will for your life? Do you treat the Bible like a magic 8-ball? How do we grow in wisdom? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 23:1-14 encourages us to be obedient to God's will and trust his plans for our lives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Histo...

Wearing a mask doesn't just hide you; it destroys you. Is sin masking you right now? Are you hiding who you truly are from God? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 22:6-23 encourages us to take off our masks and confess our sins to God to find his forgiveness. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year,...

How did David respond to his enemies? Has our culture's deconstruction and cynicism burned you out? Are you following the good King? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 22:1-5 encourages us to gather to Jesus, in his stronghold. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historic...

Why does God lead us into the wilderness? Where did David turn in times of tragedy? Do you trust God's guidance through suffering? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 21 reminds us that there is a purpose behind our times in the wilderness, and encourages us to trust that God will lead us home. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read...

Have you made commitments out of fear? What does loyalty look like? Are you loyal to Jesus? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 20:24-42 reminds us of the most important commitment in our lives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samue...

Are you a good friend? Are you a good listener? Are you loyal when it's costly? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 20:1-23 encourages us to build friendships that reflect the love of Christ. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel,...

Can we undo God's purposes and plans? How does life come from death? Do you trust God beyond what you see? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 19 encourages us to build our lives on God's unrelenting love. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1...

Where did Saul's fear come from? Who do you want to be better than? What's the cost of rivalry? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 18:17-30 warns us against the dangerous path of envy. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 K...

Has jealousy consumed you? What can we learn from Saul's story? How does Jonathan fight against comparison?  In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 18:1-16 reminds us that our identity is secure in Christ. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Sam...

Do you have counterfeit courage? What is the true difference between David and Goliath? Who is the true hero? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 17:31-58 reminds us that the David and Goliath story is not about us. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judge...

Are you too confident about your knowledge of the Bible? Are you a Christian atheist? Who killed Goliath? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 17:1-30 encourages us to trust that God is more than able to provide for us. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Ju...

Why did God send a spirit to torment Saul? What is the purpose of David's musical talent? How is God at work through King David? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 16:14-23 points to the true anointed King, Jesus. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges,...

Are you body-obsessed? Have you been trained to believe that your body is ugly? How does God measure a person's worth? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 16:1-13 reminds us that people look at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring t...