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Wednesday in the Word
Wednesday in the Word is your go-to resource for serious, in-depth Bible study.
Home to the Wednesday in the Word podcast, the website also features a growing online library of Bible study tools, verse-by-verse teaching, and free resources designed to help you understand Scripture better.
Whether you’re leading a small group, studying on your own, or just starting your journey into the Bible, you’ll find clear, trustworthy teaching without fluff or guilt.
Coming soon: a new book to help beginners build a strong foundation in their faith.
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24 Why Believe? Themes from the Gospel of John’s Final Chapters
John 20:30-31 captures the themes of John’s Gospel. The final episode in this series explores John’s purpose and major themes, tying them to Passion Week and the book’s closing chapters.
What We’re Learning This Season
Gospel of John: Believe and Find Life
Gospel of John: Believe and Find Life. An 24-week Bible study podcast series on the Gospel of John from Wednesday in the Word
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Each season of the podcast season focuses on a specific book of the Bible. Each episode breaks down Scripture in plain language, unpacking the author’s meaning while showing you how to study the Bible for yourself.
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Bible Study 101 is your essential guide to understanding and studying the Bible with confidence. Learn the foundational skills to explore Scripture, discover the best study tools, and master how to use them effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your study habits, this resource will equip you to engage with God’s Word in a meaningful way.
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Looking for the perfect book to help you study the Bible with confidence? Explore my carefully curated reading list, featuring the best resources to guide you on your journey through Scripture!
New? Start with these must-listen episodes
If you’re just discovering Wednesday in the Word or you are new to the faith, I’ve curated a list of essential episodes to help you get started. Dive in and begin your journey today!
Krisan Marotta, creator of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, is a dedicated student and teacher of the Bible, known for her clear, verse-by-verse exposition. With a journalistic background and over 40 years of Bible study, she reaches listeners in over 150 countries, guiding them to discover Scriptures’ truths for themselves. Krisan is also a clog dancer and a firm believer in the life-changing power of the gospel.
Wednesday in the Word Reviews: Why Listeners Keep Coming Back
I stumbled upon the Wednesday in the Word website while googling for a free pdf of Matthew to mark up as I studied. And wow I’m so glad I did. I decided to check out the podcast and honestly expected just some superficial, bland, content. I was pleasantly surprised! The episodes are such a nice balanced summary to complement my own study. I love how Krisan touches on scholarly debates and many finer points of exposition, but never misses the “big picture” and the point of what is being written to us. She filers through a LOT of information for us busy Bible lovers and points us to content that will really enhance our understanding. For example, in her introduction to Matthew, she explains the differences in how the synoptic gospels and the gospel of John present the relationship between Jesus and Jerusalem. It is fascinating and adds such depth of understanding and meaning! I know each episode represents a lot of study and hard work on her part because she synthesizes so much information. Thanks Krisan for feeding us so well.
Wednesday in the Word is an excellent source of solid Biblical teaching. I appreciate how each lesson is claer, challenging and opens my eyes every time to grow in a better understanding of what Jesus Christ has done for me.
This is such an excellent program. I listen every week.
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How do I know I’m saved?
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What is Good Friday?
Since churches moved online in 2020, I took advantage of the opportunity to “attend” about 10 different Good Friday services. This was my favorite. Why was it my favorite? Because this service concentrated on telling the story of Good Friday.
Why the Resurrection is Important
On Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It matters whether something is real or not. It also matters whether an idea is true or not. The historical fact is Jesus rose from the dead, and it makes a difference that he did.
24 Why Believe? Themes from the Gospel of John’s Final Chapters
John 20:30-31 captures the themes of John’s Gospel. The final episode in this series explores John’s purpose and major themes, tying them to Passion Week and the book’s closing chapters.
Easter: Why have you forsaken me? Mark 15:22-41
After Jesus was captured in the Garden of Gethsemane, the soldiers led him to the high priest. Mark is very careful to point out that these two situations — the trial before the Sanhedrin and the denial of Peter — occur side by side. The contrast between these two situations gives us an illustration which is the answer to the question Jesus asks on the cross.