What if I don’t listen to podcasts
Curious about our Bible studies but don’t listen to podcasts? There are several ways to engage without ever hitting play.
Founding the Church in Corinth (Acts 18)
Corinth was one of the most influential and morally corrupt cities in the Roman Empire. Yet it became home to a growing church. In this episode, we study Acts 18 to explain how and why Paul founded a church in Corinth, what made Corinth strategic, and how God used unexpected partnerships to advance the gospel.
5 C’s of Bible Study
You may have heard the “rule” in Bible Study that a text always means what the author intended it to mean. But how do you evaluate whether a particular interpretation hits the mark of authorial intent? You can test any interpretation with the five C’s.
Ministry Preparation Checklist
July is the time to start preparing for your fall Bible study. Are you overwhelmed by the details or don’t know where to start? Assuming your study starts in September, here’s my summer ministry preparation checklist.
Wednesday in the Word Season 26
Wednesday in the Word Season 26 kicks off July 9 with a series on 2 Corinthians: When Church Hurts.
How to use context
When learning how to study the Bible, you’ve probably heard the expression “context is king”, meaning context is the arbitrator that rules a particular interpretation valid or not. But how do you use context to decide between possible interpretations?
2 Corinthians: When Church Hurts
A 17-week Bible study podcast on 2nd Corinthians. In 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul opens his heart to a struggling, divided church and shows us what faithful ministry looks like in the midst of conflict.
Figurative language
We use figurative language all the time: “I’ll have to face the music.” “I’m bored to tears.” “She has a green thumb.” “Don’t let the cat out of the bag.” “He died of embarrassment.” Biblical writers also used figurative language and vivid imagery. How are we to understand it?
5Ws and H
You may have been taught to create a list of questions, using the “5Ws and H” (who, what, when, where, why, how). If you need some help learning how to use the “5Ws and H”, here are some questions to get you started.
How do I find God’s will
How do I find God’s will It’s a lot easier thank you think, if you avoid the bad advice and focus on the teaching of Scripture.
May 2025 Reflections
I’m excited to announce that our next podcast season will be a study of 2 Corinthians, which I’ve titled “When Church Hurts.”
Why is the New Testament in Greek?
Why was the New Testament written in Greek while the Old Testament was written in Hebrew?
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.