08 How to Choose Church Leaders You Can Trust (1 Timothy 3:1-13)
Learn what 1 Timothy 3:1–13 teaches about choosing trustworthy church leaders, including character, reputation, maturity, and gospel faithfulness.
6 Marks of a Servant Leader
Putting servant leadership into practice: thoughts on leading from moral authority rather than hierarchy.
Introduction to the Northern Kingdom
After the death of King Solomon, two of his sons, Rehoboam and Jeroboam, fought for the throne. When Rehoboam harshly raised taxes on the people, the 10 northern tribes rebelled and installed Jeroboam as their king, creating the northern kingdom of Israel. The two southern tribes, Benjamin and Judah, remained with Rehoboam and became the kingdom of Judah.
07 Does Paul Forbid Women from Teaching Men? (1 Timothy 2:9-15)
Does 1 Timothy 2 forbid women from teaching men? Examine the context, Greek terms, Adam and Eve, marriage, and “saved through childbearing.”
What Church Positions are Open to Women?
What church positions are open to women? This chart shows the spectrum of church leadership roles open to women depending on your view.
Introduction to the Southern Kingdom
After the death of King Solomon, two of his sons, Rehoboam and Jeroboam, fought for the throne. When Rehoboam harshly raised taxes on the people, the 10 northern tribes rebelled and installed Jeroboam as their king, creating the northern kingdom of Israel. The two southern tribes, Benjamin and Judah, remained with Rehoboam and became the kingdom of J
What Does it Mean to “Walk by the Spirit”?
Walking by the Spirit isn’t a technique or five steps. It’s trusting God to make us holy through His Spirit, not by self-effort or law-keeping.
06 The Debate Over Women Teaching in Church (1 Timothy 2:9-15)
Explore what 1 Timothy 2:9–15 says about women teaching in church and compare complementarian, egalitarian, and marriage-based interpretations.
Women in Authority & The Bible
Should women teach and/or have authority in the church? Here are resources to help you understand the debate and answer that question.
September 2026 Reflections
Free Abraham, David, and Saul family-tree charts, Season 28’s first four 1 Timothy episodes, what’s next on women teaching, and a Start Strong note for readers who already finished.
05 How to Replace Political Anger With Godly Prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-8)
Learn how 1 Timothy 2:1–8 calls Christians to replace political anger with prayer, trust God, and seek the salvation of difficult leaders.
Who were the Zealots?
Who were the Zealots? A short guide to the Jewish revolutionary movement of Jesus’ day, Simon the Zealot, and why it matters in the Gospels.
About the Author
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.