Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

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...

Are you trying to be a "good" Christian? Are you obedient to God or Christian culture? How do you respond to conviction? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 15 encourages us to submit and rely on God humbly. 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 &...

How do you exchange foolishness for wisdom? Are you making oaths God never asked for? Is your spiritual life full of empty motions? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 14:24-52 encourages us to be confident in God's ability to provide. 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...

Who are you serving? What voice do you listen to? What do you need to trust God with? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 14:1-23 encourages us to serve the Lord alone. 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 Kings. Download your...

Do you let the Bible read you? Do you make excuses for disobedience? Have you let your circumstances determine your actions? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 13 forces us to evaluate our own tendency to make excuses before God. 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...

Are you taking advantage of God's kindness? Are you fighting to remain faithful? Is God a doormat? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 12 reminds us that God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance. 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 S...

Is Saul the king that will save Israel? What's the bigger story behind Saul's victory? Do you trust the saving King? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 11 points us to King Jesus, who crushed the head of the serpent and will come again to bring everlasting victory. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year...

Do you worship the idol of approval? What happens to us when we worship approval? What's the difference between God's approval and man's approval? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 10:17-27 encourages us to find our worth in what God says of 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 th...

Is God working in my mundane life? How can I be sure that God's plan is good? What is God's will for my life? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 10:1-16 reminds us that God still works miracles through our mundane lives. 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,...

Have you ever expected harmony but experienced dissonance? Are you living out of tune with God's design? Are you humble? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 9 encourages us to alter our pitch to fit God's harmonious humility. 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—Josh...

Bob Dylan said, "You gotta serve somebody." Who do you serve? What are you worshiping? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 8 encourages us to serve the Lord alone. 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 Kings. Download your rea...

How do you fight idolatry? What is true repentance? Is your life focused? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 7:3-17 encourages us to assess our current path in life. 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 Kings. Download your...

What does it mean to know God? How can we stand before him? Have you surrendered your life to him? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2 encourages us to know God with more than just our minds. 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,...

Are you trying to manipulate God? Does God need us? Why did Jesus give his life? In today's episode, guest host, Luke Simon, shares how 1 Samuel 5 reminds us of the good news that God cannot be controlled. 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...

Are you undervaluing God? Have you lost Life itself? What's keeping you from slowing down? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 4:12-22 encourages us to slow down and appreciate God's glory. 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...

Are there sacred objects? Do you have a mechanistic faith? Do you treat God like a vending machine? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 4:1-11 encourages us to fear God and enjoy his presence. 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...

What does an obedient life look like? What made Samuel a prophet? How can we grow in faithfulness? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 3 encourages us to hear God's word and obey. 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 Kings. D...

What are you doing to give one person true happiness? Where does spiritual growth start? How can we be happier? In today's episode, Tanya looks at 1 Samuel 2:22-36, reminding us that true happiness comes from praising God. 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,...

What's your greatest enemy? Is it external or internal? Are you hardening your heart? In today's episode, guest host, Luke Simon, shares how 1 Samuel 2:12-21 encourages us to take the path of Samuel, growing in faith and obedience. 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,...

To experience reorientation towards God, you have to experience disorientation first. How do things work in God's economy? What part of Hannah's prayer is disorienting to you? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Hannah's Prayer in 1 Samuel 2:1-11 points us to the King we long for. If you're listening on Spotify, please feel free to comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible wi...

How has God shown himself to you? Are you refusing to obey and choosing to remain blind? Do you explain away miracles? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 1:21-28 encourages us to open our eyes to God's work in our lives. 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—Joshu...

Are you a fixer? Do you give advice before it's requested? Are you uncomfortable living in the tension? In today's episode, Jensen looks at 1 Samuel 1:1-20, reminding us that God is in control, and he doesn't always fix things as quick as we'd like. 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 Histor...

Have women benefitted from the sexual revolution? Is the Christian sexual ethic good for women? How can we love our female neighbors? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 21 reminds us of our holy, pure, and loving God. 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, Judg...

How great was the debt that Jesus paid? Do you understand the depth of your sin? How do you learn to forgive? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 20 encourages us to be in continual awe of the forgiveness of God. 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...

What's the point of Judges 19? How should we react to such disgusting sexual violence? Does your heart break for victims of injustice? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 19:22-30 encourages us to see, feel, and live with the love of God. 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...