Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

The Idol of Control | The Gospels | John 10:22–40 21.07.2026 9min

Why do we crave control? What happens when our need for certainty becomes an idol? And how do Jesus's promises free us from carrying burdens we were never meant to bear? In today's episode, Tanya explores John 10:22–40 and reminds us that our security isn't found in controlling the future, but in our Good Shepherd himself. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 10:22–40

What Makes Jesus the Good Shepherd? | The Gospels | John 10:1–21 20.07.2026 10min

What if your standing with God didn't depend on how well you're holding on to him? What if your weakness didn't disqualify you? And what if all Jesus asks of his sheep is that they know his voice? In today's episode, Keith shares how John 10:1–21 points us to the Good Shepherd whose goodness—not ours—is our greatest security. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 10:1–21

The Invisible Jesus Test | The Gospels | John 9:35–41 17.07.2026 10min

What if Jesus has become functionally invisible in your life? What keeps us spiritually blind? And how do we begin to truly see? In today's episode, Jeff explores John 9:35–41 and contrasts the humble faith of the man born blind with the spiritual blindness of the Pharisees, reminding us that Jesus is our sight-restoring Savior. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 9:35–41

Seeing Isn't Believing | The Gospels | John 9:13-34 16.07.2026 7min

What keeps people from believing in Jesus? Is it a lack of proof? A lack of certainty? Or something deeper? In today's episode, Patrick shares how John 9:13-34 reveals that unbelief is often less about a lack of evidence and more about the condition of our hearts. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 9:13-34

A Miracle Bigger Than Blindness | The Gospels | John 9:1-12 15.07.2026 11min

What if Jesus's miracles were about more than physical healing? What if they were signs pointing to a deeper reality? And how does this passage point to God's plan to renew all things? In today's episode, Jensen shares how John 9:1-12 points to Jesus as the promised Light of the World—the one who restores sight, defeats darkness, and sends his people out to do the same. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 9:1-12

Why Does Obedience Matter? | The Gospels | John 8:48–59 14.07.2026 7min

Do you feel spiritually dry? Could one step of obedience be the path to greater intimacy with God? And what's the difference between legalism and true obedience? In today's episode, Tanya explores John 8:48–59 and shows how Gospel-centered obedience flows from love, not fear, and leads us into lasting freedom and transformation. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 8:48–59

Satan's Favorite Strategy | The Gospels | John 8:31–47 13.07.2026 11min

How does Satan actually tempt us? What lies does he want us to believe? And how do we fight back? In today's episode, Keith unpacks John 8:31–47 to reveal the enemy's strategy of deception and how fixing our eyes on Jesus exposes every lie with the truth. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 8:31–47

Jesus's Origin Story | The Gospels | John 8:21–30 10.07.2026 13min

Who is Jesus, really? Why does it matter where he came from? And what does his identity have to do with our salvation? In today's episode, Jeff explores John 8:21–30 and shows how Jesus's origin as the Son sent from the Father reveals who he is, why he came, and why he's worthy of our trust and worship. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 8:21–30

How Certain Can We Be About Jesus? | The Gospels | John 8:1-20 09.07.2026 8min

Can we ever be 100% certain about anything? What evidence do we have that Jesus wasn't a fraud? And who ultimately gets to define reality? In today's episode, Patrick shares how John 8:1-20 points us to the testimony of the Father and the reasonableness of believing Jesus is who he said he was. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 8:1-20

Could You Be Wrong About Jesus? | The Gospels | John 7:45-52 08.07.2026 11min

Are you approaching Jesus with curiosity or certainty? Could your assumptions about God be keeping you from seeing him clearly? And what happens when we become more committed to being right than to discovering the truth? In today's episode, Jensen shares how John 7:45-52 invites us to approach Jesus with humility instead of pride. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 7:45-52

Are Your Expectations Keeping You from Jesus? | The Gospels | John 7:25–44 07.07.2026 9min

Why doesn't Jesus always meet our expectations? What if we're looking for the wrong kind of Savior? Could our expectations actually keep us from experiencing him? In today's episode, Tanya shares how John 7:25–44 invites us to lift our eyes from temporary expectations to the living water only Jesus can give. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 7:25–44

Stop Judging by Appearances | The Gospels | John 7:14-24 06.07.2026 11min

Have you ever judged someone too quickly? Do you tend to trust appearances over God's perspective? And whose glory are you really seeking? In today's episode, Keith shares how John 7:14-24 challenges us to move beyond surface-level judgments and learn to see people, circumstances, and Jesus himself through the lens of God's truth. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 7:14-24

Looking for Jesus in All The Wrong Places | The Gospels | John 7:1-13 03.07.2026 11min

Do you see Jesus as a Savior or a spectacle? A King or simply a good example? A threat to your autonomy or the Lord of your life? In today's episode, Jeff shares how John 7:1-13 challenges us to stop searching for a version of Jesus we've created and encounter the real Jesus instead. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 7:1-13

How Far Will You Go to Follow Jesus? | The Gospels | John 6:41-71 02.07.2026 7min

How far are you willing to go to follow Jesus? What happens when his teachings become difficult? And what keeps people from walking away when faith becomes costly? In today's episode, Patrick shares how John 6:41-71 challenges us to surrender all, trusting that Jesus alone has the words of eternal life. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 6:41-71

The Formula for Following Jesus | The Gospels | John 6:25-40 01.07.2026 10min

Do you approach your faith like a checklist? Have you ever felt frustrated when your spiritual growth seems to plateau? What if Jesus never intended the Christian life to be a self-improvement project? In today's episode, Jensen shares how John 6:25-40 reveals that following Jesus isn't ultimately about doing more, but about believing in and surrendering to him. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 6:25-40

The Only Solution That Matters | The Gospels | John 6:1-24 30.06.2026 9min

Do you feel like you're constantly running on empty? Are you anxious, impatient, or exhausted no matter how hard you try? What if the emptiness you feel is a hunger signal pointing to something deeper? In today's episode, Tanya shares how John 6:1-24 reveals that Jesus isn't just a solution to our problems; he's the sustenance our souls crave. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 6:1-24

Are You an Approval Addict? | The Gospels | John 5:31-47 29.06.2026 11min

Whose approval are you living for? What would change if God's opinion mattered more than anyone else's? And what can we learn from the people who believed in Jesus but were afraid to admit it? In today's episode, Keith shares how John 5:31-47 reveals the danger of living for the praise of people instead of the praise of God. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 5:31-47

Is Jesus Working in Your Life Right Now? | The Gospels | John 5:16-30 26.06.2026 13min

Is Jesus only concerned with your future, or is he working in your life right now? How can the Gospel still transform us today? What hope do Christians have for the future? In today's episode, Jeff shares how John 5:16-30 reveals that Jesus is already bringing people from death to life while preparing to make all things new. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 5:16-30

Can We Trust the Bible? | The Gospels | John 5:1-15 25.06.2026 7min

Can the Bible be trusted historically? What happens when archaeology and Scripture appear to disagree? Should Christians be concerned when evidence hasn't yet been found? In today's episode, Patrick shares how John 5:1-15 provides compelling reasons to trust the eyewitness accounts recorded in the Bible. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 5:1-15

The Gospel Is for Everyone! | The Gospels | John 4:43-54 24.06.2026 10min

Can Jesus really change anyone? Have you ever written someone off as beyond God's reach? Could your assumptions be keeping you from sharing the good news? In today's episode, Jensen shares how John 4:43-54 challenges us to believe that no one is too far from God's saving grace. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 4:43-54