Resources for Women’s Ministry Leaders
Here are a few of my favorite ideas, tips, tricks and books from 20 years as a Director of Women’s Ministry.
04 What’s New About the New Covenant (2 Corinthians 3:1-6)
Trying harder won’t fix the human heart, and that’s exactly why the new covenant is such good news. In this episode, Krisan Marotta walks us through 2 Corinthians 3:1-6, where Paul defends his ministry by pointing not to his qualifications, but to the life-giving work of the Spirit. Paul’s confidence doesn’t come from his own strength. It comes from what God is doing through him.
Bible Study Procedure
Wondering how to put all the tools and pieces of Bible study together so that you can tackle a specific passage of Scripture? Here’s the overall procedure.
July 2025 Reflections: 2 Corinthians Kick-Off
Why didn’t Paul visit Corinth? Find out in season 26 of the Wednesday in the Word podcast. Plus news and free guides.
03 Why Paul Refused to Change to Win More Converts (2 Corinthians 2:5-17)
Paul’s ministry didn’t look successful. He was often rejected, beaten, and misunderstood. But in 2 Corinthians 2:5–17, Paul reminds us that the gospel doesn’t need to be repackaged to be effective.
Bible Study Convictions
How do you know if you’ve successfully understood a passage of Scripture? Start by understanding and embracing these basic interpretative convictions.
02 Why Paul Didn’t Visit Corinth and What That Means for Us (2 Corinthians 1:1-2:4)
When Paul didn’t return to Corinth as expected, some accused him of being unreliable. In 2 Corinthians 1:12–2:4, Paul explains his decision did not result from selfish motives but from pastoral care. His example gives us a window into how mature faith navigates conflict, disappointment, and the hard work of loving others well.
Bible Study 101: Interpretation
After you’ve done your observation, word studies, outlining and answered the questions you generated, it’s time to start putting it all together. In this step, you want to collect, refine and organize all those details you observed into a coherent meaning.
glory, doxa, G1391
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for glory, doxa, G1391
01 Suffering, Comfort & Prayer: What Paul Teaches about Ministry (2 Corinthians 1:1-11)
Suffering Comfort & Prayer in 2 Corinthians: Learn why they matter in the Christian life and what they teach about trusting God.
Bible Study 101: Observation
The first step in Bible study is observation. The goal is to slow down your reading and generate a list of questions that must be answered to understand the passage. I tend to break observation into the following 4 steps which generally correspond to my first few readings through the passage.
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.
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.