Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

We know we live in a fallen world, but how do we fix it? What's the solution? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) as he breaks down https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A44-49&version=ESV (Luke 23.44-49 )to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in mo...

Sports teaches people how to be a team player, but it's a lesson that reaches beyond the field, whether it's school or work or family or any other group. Learn whathttps://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/ (The Ideal Team Player )looks like as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) discuss biblica...

When Jesus died, people didn't understand what was happening—not even his followers. Only one person recognized what was happening. Discover who it was and what they saw understood as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+23.26-43&version=ESV (Luke 23.26-43) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossing...

Jesus died to save us, but that's not the reason he was killed. Uncover what led to Jesus's death as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) covers his trial in Luke 22-23 to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/p...

Have you been fighting more? Experiencing more conflict in relationships? You're not alone... and time won't fix it. So why are we fighting more during COVID, and what are practical steps to resolve conflict before it ruins our relationships? Be sure to follow us on our new https://www.facebook.com/Ten-Minute-Bible-Talks-103966368000540/ (Facebook page)! We want to connect with you, and you can he...

When Jesus was arrested, his disciples thought it was time to fight back against Rome. But, Jesus went peacefully, they thought they had been defeated. Find out how God's kingdom prevails as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) revisits https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.47-53&version=NIV (Luke 22.47-53) with fresh eyes to continue our series on https...

How sinful are we? If we think about it and really answer the question honestly, it's extremely humbling. That's part of why we're tested. See how Peter was tested in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.31-34&version=NIV (Luke 22.31-34) as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-fo...

Most people want to make a lasting impact on the world, but is that realistic? Is it possible? God has a vision and purpose for your life, and while it may not be worldwide, that doesn't mean it's not world changing. In this episode Keith and Patrick discuss how Bible reading an integral component in aligning yourself with God's vision. Starting this life changing habit only takes ten minutes. To...

People usually associate being a leader with having a high status. But what else should we associate with leader? See what Jesus was looking for as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.7-38&version=NIV (Luke 22.7-38) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follo...

Before Jesus died, he ate with his disciples and explained his death. It was no accident that the Lord's Supper was during Passover. Learn the significance of the Last Supper from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) as he reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.7-38&version=NIV (Luke 22.7-38) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurc...

Can we use Facebook to represent Jesus? Does it always have to be toxic? https://thrivinghomeblog.com/ (Thriving Home)'s Polly Conner walks us through her own social media journey, from growing her following to using her presence to (non-weirdly) share Jesus with others. She gives guidance on how we can all represent and share Jesus with others winsomely by building bridges and being authentic. Al...

Jesus made a lot of bold and confusing claims during his ministry. How much of it was literal and how much was poetic? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) as he reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+21.5-38&version=NIV (Luke 21.5-38) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/...

Jesus never directly said he was the Son of God during his ministry, so why do we think that? How do we know if it's really biblical and true? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) as he reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+20%3A41-44&version=ESV (Luke 20.41-44) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-...

Do the Gospels ever seem inconsistent or confusing? Do they raise a lot of questions? Get some answers in this guest interview with New Testament scholar, pastor, and teacher https://www.jonathanpennington.com/ (Dr. Jonathan Pennington). Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including Dr. Pennington's https://www.jonathanpennington.com/ (website...

Going to church doesn't make us Christian, so what's the role of the church? And what's our role as church members? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick Miller) as he reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+19.41-48&version=NIV (Luke 19.41-48) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-j...

In the US, we don’t have kings anymore. But we still need one. Learn why as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+19.28-44&version=NIV (Luke 19.28-44) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like t...

Racial justice is not a political issue, it’s a gospel issue. Despite the Bible’s clear call for racial unity, equality and justice, many white Christians don’t what the Bible says. In this episode, Patrick and Keith talk about the Bible’s teachings on racial justice in light of the tragic killing of George Floyd. At the end they focus on how their fellow white Christians should respond. Keith and...

What does it mean to live a good life? Some people think it's accomplishing a lot or experiencing a lot. But that's not what Jesus says. Learn how to live a good life from Jesus's parable in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+19%3A11-27&version=NIV (Luke 19.11-27) as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith )continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.co...

Is identifying as a Christian enough to actually be a Christian? Who can be a Christian? How do you become a Christian? Hear how Jesus answers in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+18%3A18-30&version=NIV (Luke 18.18-30) and https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+19.1-9&version=NIV (Luke 19.1-9) as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) continues...

Sometimes we think we're following Jesus, but we're really not. That's how the Pharisees were. See if you're faith is like theirs as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) dives into https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+18%3A9-14&version=NIV (Luke 18.9-14) to continues our series https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to F...

https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/warren-mayer/ (Warren Mayer) battled alcoholism and addiction for 20 years. Now, he is sober and helps others through their struggles with addiction. Hear his testimony in this interview with https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith Simon). Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources, including information about ou...

Sin isn't just a personal problem. It impacts and involves other people too. Hear how Jesus says to handle sin in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+17.1-4&version=NIV (Luke 17.1-4) as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested i...

COVID-19 is the Marie Condo of BUSY schedules. It's wiped our activity schedules clean and given us time back for the small things that make life full. Time for hobbies, impromptu game nights, family, prayer, or reading. Kids can knock on a friends door and know they'll be home to play. COVID has given us space for all the small priorities a busy schedule crowds out. In this episode Keith and Patr...

How generous are you? It's not just about how much you give, but why and who you give to. Learn what makes us generous from Keith as he reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+16%3A19-31&version=NIV (Luke 16.19-31) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like this?...

Have you ever heard that nothing is free? Even gifts come with expectations—and there's a good reason for that. Understand the value of gifts from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) as he delves into https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15.11-32&version=NIV (Luke 15.11-32) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-...