Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

Have you ever wondered how God reacts when you sin? Does he respond with love or with discipline, or both? Discover how God reacts to humanity's first sin and what that means for us today from Jane Lewis as she shares her favorite Bible verse: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203-11&version=NIV (Genesis 3:11). Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with...

Should pastors have $5,000 sneakers or $100,000 cars? Are big churches successful or just showy? Get answers to these questions and more in this discussion between https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) and Ben Kirby of https://preachersnsneakers.com/ (Preachers ‘N Sneakers). Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episode...

Feeling pulled in every direction? And then yet another thing comes up. How can we turn those frustrating disruptions into opportunities? See what Solomon did in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3.16-28&version=NIV (1 Kings 3.16-28) as guest host Tanya Wilmeth continues our series on The Life of Solomon.  Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingch...

If God offered you one wish, what would you ask for? What did Solomon ask for? It wasn’t wisdom. Learn what Solomon really requested and what that means for us from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as we continue our series on the Life of Solomon.  Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/why-god-choos...

Does it ever feel like everything is working against you? Like you can’t catch a break? Find encouragement and advice on how to deal with adversity from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%202&version=NIV (1 Kings 2) as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) continues our series on The Life of Solomon.  Interested in more content like this? Che...

It's hard to go through heartbreak or see evil happening. How is God going to fix it? Find out from Keith as we continue our series on "Who Is Jesus?" Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too.  To learn more, visit our website and subscribe to the weekly TMBT Newsletter.   Outline 0:15 - Struggling with evil in the world 1:40 - https://w...

Do you find submitting your life to God easy? Probably not. It doesn't come naturally this side of the Fall. Instead, we want to hold back and keep our plans for ourselves. In this episode, Tanya Willmeth explores lessons from David, her dad and her life on submitting to God. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to conn...

Who defines your next step in life? David and Solomon broke their culture's script. Instead of putting his firstborn on the throne, David trusts Yahweh's choice. This is often how it goes in life - following Jesus means throwing out society's map and trusting God. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us,...

It's time for a new series! Today we start our biographical study of King Solomon's life. As with all political transitions, his rise to power begs the question: who will be king. In this episode, Keith introduces us to 1 Kings and Solomon. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and sugg...

Is hard work a thing of the past for Americans? Should we enjoy our jobs? Why is unemployment so high? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) andhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ ( Patrick Miller) as they investigate these questions in this discussion on work ethic.  Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resou...

Jesus was both a leader and a servant. Hear how he humbled himself and served humanity from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he continues our series on My Favorite Verses with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22.25-27&version=ESV (Luke 22.27). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/what...

Mask moralizing and scolding still happens on both sides of the aisle. But rather than taking sides, what if we saw masks as a window into how humans think about morality? What can the masks wars teach us about how different groups define "moral" and "immoral," and how might that be a gateway into a less judgmental perspective toward both sides? In this episode, we look at the "moral tastebuds" Go...

Do you ever contemplate your life? What about life in general? What are we living for? Gain some insight from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he continues our series on My Favorite Verses with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+1.2&version=NIV (Ecclesiastes 1.2). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecross...

We live in a fast-paced world that never stops moving. We have to hurry to keep up or else risk getting left behind, right? Or not. Learn why the Sabbath still matters today from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as we continue our series on My Favorite Verses with Exodus 20.8-11. Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingc...

Over the last 5 years, trans rights have become a cultural lightning rod. But what often gets left behind in the culture war are the stories of real-life trans people. In this episode, Keith interviews his friend, Laura Skaer, a Jesus follower who transitioned from male to female in the early 90s. She shares her experiences and faith journey with incredible honesty. To learn more, visit our https:...

How would you describe yourself? How do you think God sees you? Discover how faith defines your personal identity from Annie Kelly as she continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/favorite-verse/ (My Favorite Verses) with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3.1-2&version=ESV (Colossians 3.1-2). Interested in more content like this? Check out https...

Following Jesus is hard. Even the most dedicated believers struggle with their faith, so what do you do in those season? Learn from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller )as he continues our series on My Favorite Verses with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah+8.10&version=ESV (Nehemiah 8.10). Interested in more content like this? Check ou...

Did you know that the US population is in decline? Most of us don't think about population that much, but it has some pretty significant impacts on daily life: who your neighbors are, what jobs are available, and what your family looks like. Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick Mill...

Maybe you want to serve or you feel called to something, but you're not sure if you're ready yet. You might be wondering if now's the time. Get some guidance and encouragement from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon )as he continues our series on My Favorite Verses with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+6.8&version=ESV (Isaiah 6.8). Intereste...

Are you afraid of dying? Does death make you uneasy? A lot of people feel that way, and there's a reason. Find out why death is so hard for us to deal with from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as he continues our series on My Favorite Verses with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+3.19&version=ESV (Ecclesiastes 3.19). Intereste...

Do you or someone you love battle with chronic pain? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of it? Dave Cover knows how you feel, and shares his journey, what he’s learned, and how God is using pain for good in his life. Dave is the Co-Lead Pastor of The Crossing and the host of A Bigger Life. On his podcast, he teaches you how to pray using the Bible. Make sure https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/...

Are you struggling to find meaning in your life? Are you in the middle of a difficult season? Get some encouragement from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he continues our series My Favorite Verses with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+12.1-3&version=ESV (Hebrews 12.1-3). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.the...

You've probably heard people about "what's good for the soul" and "saving the soul," but what does all that really mean? What actually is the soul? Discover how the Bible defines it from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller )as he continues our series on My Favorite Verses with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A20&version=ESV (Gene...

Were purity rings, banquets, and pledges the best or worst thing to happen to Christianity? Did purity culture teach good lessons about chastity, or offer a sexual prosperity gospel? Did it give a spacious vision of faith or narrow the scope of God's concerns to sexual morality? Did it train us to celebrate sex or create shame around sex? In this episode, Keith and Patrick explain purity culture t...

Envious? Dissatisfied? Constantly comparing yourself to everyone else? Learn how to get out of the Comparison Game from guest host Tanya Willmeth as she shares why https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%202%3A20&version=ESV (Galatians 2.20 )is one of her https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/favorite-verse/ (Favorite Verses). Interested in more content like this? Check o...