debts, opheilema, G3783
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Biblical Greek noun for debts, opheilema G3783.
November 2021 Reflections
I hope you’ve been enjoying our study of the Lord’s prayer. It’s something most of us routinely say but don’t often study. I plan to finish the Lord’s Prayer in December, finish the Sermon on the Mount in January, and then start a new...
33 The Lord’s Prayer: What Does ‘Daily Bread’ Mean (Matthew 6:11)
In Matthew 6:11 we don’t know with certainty what the word translated “daily” means. This leads to much debate and two good interpretations: one literal and one metaphorical. Both understandings have merit. Both use good methodology. Both teach something that is taught elsewhere in Scripture, and in that sense, both of them are true. In this life, we may never be certain which one Jesus meant, but we can affirm the truths both of them teach.
trial, periasmos, G3986
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek noun for trial or temptation: peirasmos
32 The Lord’s Prayer: What Jesus Meant by Thy Kingdom Come (Matthew 6:7-10)
Discover what Jesus really meant in the Lord’s Prayer. Learn why “Thy Kingdom Come” is the only request that matters and how to stop praying like the Pharisees and pagans. Matthew 6:7-10 explained.
What do expiation and propitiation mean?
When studying the atonement, you’re likely to run across two technical words: expiation and propitiation. These terms tend to appear in a text without explanation. But since they are not in the Bible and they don’t often come up in daily conversation, it can be difficult to remember what they mean.
31 How to Give, Pray, and Fast Without Being a Hypocrite (Matthew 6:1-6; 6:16-18)
Discover what Jesus really meant in Matthew 6:1-6 about giving, praying, and fasting. Learn the difference between seeking God’s reward and settling for human approval and why it matters for eternity.
sin, hamartia, G266
ools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for sin, hamartia.
Where to find biblical background, history and cultural information
Background, historical and cultural information to help you study the bible.
October 2021 Reflections
17 podcasts to cover Matthew 5. A new record! In November we’ll begin Matthew 6 which includes the Lord’s prayer. You say it. Do you know what it means?
30 Why the Pharisees Were Wrong About Loving Your Neighbor (Matthew 5:43-48)
Jesus commands us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. In one sense, loving your neighbor is a simple, practical guide to good conduct. But it is also a truth we have to embrace and choose to follow. In that sense, it is a test of faith.
Isaiah: Outline & Highlights
Isaiah was a prophet to the Southern Kingdom (Judah) His ministry spans 50-60 years from approximately 740 – 680 BC during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah (kings of Judah).
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.