Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

Why do you pray, fast, and serve? Who are you really trying to impress? And what reward does your heart actually want? In today’s episode, Patrick explains how Matthew 6:5–18 shows us that spiritual disciplines are meant to draw us toward the heart of God, not earn the praise of people.

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Passage: Matthew 6:5–18

Would you still give if nobody knew? What does your generosity reveal about your heart? And what if giving is really about becoming more like Jesus? In today’s episode, Jensen explains how Matthew 6:1–4 exposes the temptation to seek recognition and calls us toward generosity that puts others before ourselves.

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Passage: Matthew 6:1–4

What do you do when someone hurts you? What does Jesus mean when he says to turn the other cheek? And can we really love our enemies? In today’s episode, Tanya explores how Matthew 5:38–48 shows us the radically different way of life Jesus calls us to in his kingdom.

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Passage: Matthew 5:38–48

What counts as a lie? Why does God care so much about something we often consider a “respectable sin”? And what if God’s commands aren’t meant to restrict us, but protect us? In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus exposes the deeper heart of dishonesty and calls us to a life marked by truthfulness, integrity, and consistency.

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Passage: Matthew 5:33–37

What if we’ve misunderstood God’s design for sex? What happens when desire becomes lust? And what does it look like to honor this powerful gift faithfully? In today's episode, Jeff shows how in Matthew 5:27–32, Jesus reveals the beauty of sexuality as God intended it and calls us to pursue integrity, commitment, and holiness.

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Passage: Matthew 5:27–32