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Why does Jesus stop for Zaccheus? What does that reveal about the heart of God? And what does Jesus do with people who feel disconnected, unseen, or like they don’t belong? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Luke 19:1–10 shows that Jesus doesn’t avoid lost people; he pursues them and gives them a new identity and belonging. 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 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: Luke 19:1–10

Do you believe God is annoyed by your neediness? What if he actually delights when you depend on him? And how should that change the way we pray? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Luke 18:35–43 reveals a compassionate Savior who stops for those who cry out to him. 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 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: Luke 18:35–43

Why does Jesus say we must receive the kingdom like a child? What keeps us from depending on him? And why is self-sufficiency so spiritually dangerous? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Luke 18:15–34 reveals that the kingdom of God isn’t earned through striving, but received through humble dependence on 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. 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: Luke 18:15–34

Why do we pray? Is prayer just about getting answers from God or something deeper? And what keeps us from continuing to come to God in prayer? In today’s episode, Tanya shares how Luke 18:1–14 reveals that prayer is more than a transaction; it’s an invitation into a life-giving relationship with Jesus that keeps us from losing heart. 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 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: Luke 18:1–14

Why do we keep looking for signs of the end? What if we’re focusing on the wrong things? And how does Jesus say his return will actually happen? In today’s episode, Keith shares how Luke 17:20–37 reminds us that the kingdom of God is already here and calls us to live ready, awake, and not distracted by the things of this 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 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: Luke 17:20–37

What if you look healed on the outside, but something is still broken within? Why did only one of the ten lepers return to Jesus? And what does this story reveal about true restoration? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Luke 17:1–19 shows that real healing isn’t just physical or external; it’s found in returning to Jesus and being made whole through him. 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 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: Luke 17:1–19

Why doesn’t more evidence always lead to belief? What does the story of the rich man and Lazarus reveal about our hearts? And what keeps people from listening to God? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Luke 16:16–31 challenges the idea that lack of evidence is the problem and reveals that the deeper issue may be whether we truly want God to rule over 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 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: Luke 16:16–31

Why does Jesus tell a story that seems to praise dishonesty? What is he actually trying to teach about money? And how should we think about what we’ve been given? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Luke 16:1–15 reveals that money isn’t meant to be our master, but a tool we can use wisely and generously for God’s kingdom. 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 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: Luke 16:1–15

Why do we constantly compare ourselves to others? How can comparison lead us either to shame or pride? And what does this story reveal about where we actually belong? In today’s episode, Tanya shares how Luke 15:11–32 shows that whether we identify with the prodigal son or the older brother, comparison keeps us from belonging and fully experiencing the Father’s love. 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 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: Luke 15:11–32

Have you lost the joy of your salvation? Do you see yourself as someone who was truly lost? And what happens when grace starts to feel ordinary? In today’s episode, Keith shares how Luke 15:1–10 reveals that Jesus is the one who seeks and saves the lost, and invites us to rediscover the joy of being found. 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 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: Luke 15:1-10