Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

Is Jesus's voice the most powerful and influential voice in your life? Or are you settling for a cheap substitute? And how should we respond to his voice? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Mark 4:35–41 reveals Jesus as the sovereign Lord over chaos and calls us to hear his voice with faith that leads to obedience. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Ma...

Is the kingdom of God just about going to heaven someday? Why does Jesus compare his kingdom to a mustard seed? And how is Jesus calling you to participate in its growth? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Mark 4:21–34 reveals that the kingdom of God is not a sudden political takeover, but a slow, powerful work of heaven coming to earth through surrendered lives. Read the Bible with us in 2026...

Why did Jesus teach in parables? Is the kingdom of God meant for everyone? What kind of soil is your heart? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Mark 4:1–20 uses the parable of the sower to reveal the kind of heart that receives the kingdom of God and bears lasting fruit. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading pl...

What does growth look like? What's your spiritual pain point? Are there parts of your life that are off-limits to God? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Mark 3:20-35 encourages us to fight the demons in our hearts by the power of God. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more abou...

Who were Jesus's disciples? Why did Jesus change people's names? What does it mean to be a disciple? In today's episode, Keith shares how Mark 3:13-19 encourages us to be faithful disciples of Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more about the Gospels? Tune into Not Just Sund...

How will you respond to Jesus’s kingdom? Are you trying to fix yourself before coming to him? Is your heart hardened or ready to receive restoration? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Mark 3:1–12 reveals the ripple effects of Jesus’s restorative kingdom, disrupting empty rule-keeping and inviting us to stretch out to him for true Sabbath rest. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exp...

Is God just a cosmic rule-enforcer? What is the purpose of the Sabbath? Are you a legalist? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Mark 2:18-28 reminds us that a rule-following heart can't save us, only Jesus can. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more about the Gospels? Tune into...

Who did Jesus come to save? Do you feel like an outcast? Will you admit your sickness? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Mark 2:13-17 encourages us to humble ourselves before the Great Physician who can heal us. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more about the Gospels? Tune in...

Do you bring your friends to Jesus? Do you have friends that bring you to Jesus? Do you see Jesus for who he truly is? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Mark 2:1-12 encourages us to see our friendships through God's point of view. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more about th...

Who is Jesus? What is leprosy and why was it so damaging? Is Jesus willing to heal me? In today's episode, Keith shares how Mark 1:29-45 reminds us that Jesus is able and willing to cleanse us from our sins. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more about the Gospels? Tune into Not J...

What's the current trajectory of your life? What does it mean to fish for people? What do you need to leave behind so that you can follow Jesus? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Mark 1:16-28 encourages us to follow Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more about the Gospels...

How do I read my Bible? What's special about the Gospel of Mark? Who is the Messiah? In today's episode, Patrick kicks off our 2026 journey through the Gospels with Mark 1:1-15, encouraging us repent and believe in King Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more about the Gospe...

As we wrap up our year in the Historical Books, join Jensen in taking a moment to rest and pray through Isaiah 55, reflecting on 2025, and praying for God's blessing on 2026. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join th...

What did God teach you this year? Through the highs? Through the lows? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Isaiah 54 reminds us that God was faithful this past year, and will be faithful in the year to come. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks...

What makes a good hero? How does God build his kingdom? What does following Jesus look like? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 52:13-53:12 gives us three reasons why Jesus is an unlikely hero, and why that's good news for us. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possib...

Have you been sleep walking through life? What is the gospel? What are you waking up to? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Isaiah 52:1-12 urges us to wake up to the reality of God's goodness and mercy. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a...

Merry Christmas! In today's episode, Patrick shares how Isaiah 51:17-23 encourages us to resist the temptations of our culture, so that we might remain faithful to Jesus and bring blessing to the world. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a c...

Where is your home? Where do you find comfort? What is the good news of great joy? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Isaiah 51:1-16 reminds us that God made his home with us in Jesus' birth. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-fun...

Do you appreciate God's gift? How do we cultivate hopeful anticipation? Why can we trust God's gift? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Isaiah 50 encourages us to spend this Advent season waiting and watching for Jesus, the best gift. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possi...

Do you feel like an outsider? How should Christians live as outsiders? Will God forget me? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 49:8-26 reminds us that because of Jesus, God will never forget us or forsake us. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bibl...

How does the Old Testament point to Jesus? Who is the servant in Isaiah? What is God's plan? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Isaiah 49:1-7 reminds us that Jesus, the true servant, is the only one who can save. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible T...

How should Christians engage with culture? What does it mean to be in the world, but not of it? What are you living for? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Isaiah 48:12-22 encourages us to flee from Babylon and live for God alone. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possibl...

Do you have spiritual imposter syndrome? How do you fight against it? Why is God faithful to us? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Isaiah 48:1-11 encourages us with important truths about God. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-f...

Can you practice humility? Has pride convinced you that your power is enough? What does it mean to be humble? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Isaiah 47 reminds us that God values a heart of humility. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a...

Do you know the ten commandments? Who were the Babylonian gods? What are your idols? In today's episode, Keith shares how Isaiah 46 reminds us that it is futile to worship idols. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Joi...