March 2025 Reflections
Thank you for casting your votes to decide our next study topic! The results are in: Ephesians emerged as the clear favorite with 48% of the vote.
22 Mary Anoints Jesus and the Triumphal Entry Explained (John 12)
Jesus’ ministry shifts toward the cross. Mary’s devotion and the triumphal entry highlight his worthiness, while Judas and the crowd expose the complexity of belief.
Is Jesus coming back?
Yes, Jesus is coming back! Yes, he warned his disciples his return would not be soon. All the New Testament writes claim the return of Christ is integral to our Christian hope. Here are some passages to study
21 Why Jesus Delayed Raising Lazarus (John 11)
Jesus’s raising of Lazarus proves his authority over death, offering us confidence in his promise of eternal life and setting the stage for the cross.
Why is life so hard?
Why is life so hard? The Bible has a lot to say about suffering and trials and the problem of evil. Here are a few places to start exploring answers from Scripture.
Bible Study 101: Reading List
Bible Study 101 is your essential guide to understanding and studying the Bible with confidence. Explore my carefully curated reading list.
20 Why Jesus said “I and the Father are One” (John 10:22-42)
When Jesus pointed to his works as proof of words, he made the famous claim “I and the Father are one.” He is at least claiming to be the Messiah. How much more he’s claiming is debated.
Tell me about Jesus
If you have an interest in learning more about who Jesus was, why he came or what he taught, here are some places to start.
19 Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)
Jesus describes himself as both “the door” to salvation, and “the good shepherd,” who willingly gives his life for his flock.
I need an overview of the Bible
Just as it’s helpful to know something about the culture and history of Jane Austin before you read Pride and Prejudice, it’s helpful to know the culture and history of each book of the Bible. These resources will give you the big picture.
February 2025 Reflections
What should we study after we finish the gospel of John? Vote for your favorite.
18 Jesus heals the Man Born Blind (John 9)
In John 9, Jesus heals on the Sabbath again, provoking the Jewish leadership. John highlights a variety of responses to this miracle, contrasting spiritual and physical blindness. The blind man now sees, but more importantly he has faith.
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.