A 15-week Bible Study podcast on 1 Timothy from Wednesday in the Word
A young leader is left behind in a troubled church where confident teachers are spreading confusion, believers are bickering, and the gospel is in danger of becoming little more than religious talk. In 1 Timothy, Paul shows us how to recognize teaching that sounds impressive but leads nowhere and how the truth about God’s mercy can reshape our character, relationships, leadership, money, and daily choices. Listen to discover what happens when the gospel moves beyond what we say we believe and begins to govern the way we actually live.
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Printable Study Text: 1 Timothy (New American Standard Bible)
Printable Study Text: 1 Timothy (English Standard Version)
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01 Introduction to 1 Timothy
Timothy has been left in Ephesus with an intimidating assignment: confront false teachers, restore order, and guide a divided community without Paul beside him. Why did Paul trust this relatively young leader with such a difficult task? What does their story reveal about the real purpose of 1 Timothy? In this episode, we meet the two men behind the letter and uncover the central question that will guide the entire series: What happens when the truth of the gospel begins to shape the way God’s people actually live together? Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Sept 2, 2026. Season 28, Episode 01.
02 Why God Chooses Faithful Over Impressive People (1 Timothy 1:1-4)
Paul hands a fragile, struggling church over to a quiet, young pastor. Timothy has no impressive rabbinic pedigree nor a bold charismatic personality. Yet Paul trusts him to stand against false teachers spreading confusion in Ephesus. Learn why authority, character, and faithfulness matter more than academic credentials and why God often chooses the overlooked person for the hardest job. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Sept 9, 2026. Season 28, Episode 02.
03 How to Recognize Sound Bible Teaching (1 Timothy 1:5-11)
Some Bible teaching sounds deep, confident, and impressive, yet leaves you no closer to understanding God or loving the people around you. Paul says that is not merely boring teaching; it is teaching that has missed the point. In this episode, we’ll uncover the true goal of biblical instruction and learn how to recognize the difference between spiritual substance and eloquent “word salad.” Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Sept 16, 2026. Season 28, Episode 03.
04 Why No One is Beyond God’s Mercy (1 Timothy 1:12-20)
Before he was an apostle, Paul had innocent believers put to death. He was so notorious that when God sent Ananias to help him, Ananias begged God to send someone else instead. Paul looks back on that history and says something surprising: God chose him, of all people, specifically because he was the worst case anyone could point to. Learn why Paul's past didn't disqualify him from mercy, and what that means for anyone who's ever wondered if they've done too much wrong to be forgiven. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Sept 23, 2026. Season 28, Episode 04.
05 How to Replace Political Anger With Godly Prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-8)
How should Christians respond when political leaders, officials, or other authority figures make life harder? Paul calls believers to replace anger and resentment with prayer, especially prayer for the salvation of those they may distrust, oppose, or even feel oppressed by. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Sept 30, 2026. Season 28, Episode 05.
06 The Debate over Women Teaching in Church (1 Timothy 2:9-15)
First Timothy 2:9–15 is one of the most debated passages concerning women teaching and exercising authority in the church. Christians generally disagree over whether Paul gives a permanent rule grounded in creation, a temporary correction for problems in Ephesus, or an instruction about husbands and wives rather than church leadership. This overview explains the major interpretations, the biblical arguments behind them, and the questions readers should consider before forming a conclusion. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Oct 7, 2026. Season 28, Episode 06.
07 Does Paul Forbid Women from Teaching Men? (1 Timothy 2:9-15)
1 Timothy 2:12 is often treated as a clear prohibition on what women may do in church. But what if we have assumed the wrong setting for Paul’s words? I spent years trying to prove that the view I’m about to explain wrong, and I failed. In this episode I’ll explain why I've landed on a minority view. We’ll follow the context, examine the disputes, and consider how this minority view changes the passage from a rule about women in leadership to a call for godliness and trust. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Oct 14, 2026. Season 28, Episode 07.
08 (1 Timothy 3:1-13)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Oct 21, 2026. Season 28, Episode 08.
09 (1 Timothy 3:14-4:6)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Oct 28, 2026. Season 28, Episode 09.
10 (1 Timothy 4:6-5:2)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Nov 4, 2026. Season 28, Episode 10.
11 (1 Timothy 5:3-16)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Nov 11, 2026. Season 28, Episode 11.
12 (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Nov 18, 2026. Season 28, Episode 12.
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13 (1 Timothy 6:3-11)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Dec 2, 2026. Season 28, Episode 13.
14 (1 Timothy 6:12-21)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Dec 9, 2026. Season 28, Episode 14.
Teacher: Krisan Marotta on Dec 15, 2026. Season 28, Episode 14.
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