New Testament Priesthood
These are the principal religious and political offices in Judaism at the time of Jesus.
02 Stop Skipping Matthew’s Genealogy, You’re Missing the Point (Matthew 1:1-17)
Discover why Matthew starts his Gospel with Jesus’s genealogy. Learn how the family tree of Jesus proves He’s the promised Messiah, Son of David, and Son of Abraham, fulfilling God’s ancient promises to bless all nations.
New Testament History from Alexander to Titus
When the Old Testament ends, Israel is under control of the Persian empire. When the New Testament begins, Israel is under Roman control. The switch occurred because of Alexander the Great. This historical background helps explain the political situation at the time of the New Testament.
Bible Questions: Who is…
Answers to basic questions about people in the Bible and biblical history.
Who was James?
There are 4 “James” in the New Testament and 2 of them are among the 12.
01 Gospel of Matthew Introduction
Jesus claimed that “all authority in heaven and on earth” has been given to him (Mt 28:18). If that’s true, and I believe it is, then we benefit by learning all we can about Jesus. Matthew wrote this gospel to tell us who Jesus is and what that means for us.
Chronological List of OT Prophets
Chronological list of Old Testament prophets: see when they ministered, which kings where in power and who their contemporary prophets were.
January 2021 Reflections
Teaching through a gospel has long been on my teaching “bucket list”. I decided to tackle Matthew’s Gospel because he is famous for his use of the Old Testament and including 5 long discourses from Jesus.
Who was Paul?
Paul (Hebrew name: Saul) was an apostle of Jesus Christ and the author of most of the New Testament.
Gospel of Matthew 1-7: Behold, the King!
A 40-week Bible Study podcast series on the Gospel of Matthew chapters 1-7. Matthew wrote this book to tell us who Jesus is and what that means for us — something we all want to know.
Bible Study 101: How to
Bible Study 101: Understand the practical steps and building blocks of doing good Bible study from Wednesday in the Word.
Weights and measures of the Bible
Ever wondered what a cubit is? When is the third watch? How much is a denarius, an omer or a talent? Here’s a chart of time, weights and measures found in Scripture and how to convert them.
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.