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Latest Blog Posts from Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.

What is Lent?

What is Lent?

What is Lent? Is it an official Christian holiday? Was it instituted in the Bible? What — if anything — is required of believers during Lent?

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What if I failed my Bible reading plan?

What if I failed my Bible reading plan?

It’s February. Approximately one-third of those who started a Bible reading plan in January abandon it by February. By May that number will drop to half. What if you are one of the statistics?

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How do I study the Bible

How do I study the Bible

How do I study the Bible? Wondering how to get started studying the Bible? There’s no one right way. You can jump in anywhere. But here are a few suggestions to get you moving.

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15 The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 7:53-8:11)

15 The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 7:53-8:11)

Many Bibles omit the account of the woman caught in adultery because of questions about its authenticity. Despite these textual debates, the interesting narrative reveals profound truths about grace, humility and judgment.

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30 Tips to improve your Bible Study

30 Tips to improve your Bible Study

Has your Bible study become routine? Do you find yourself glancing at the clock to see if you’re done yet? Did you make a resolution to read through the Bible in a year or study something new this year but find yourself never making the time? Here are 30 tips to get you back on track.

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January 2025 Reflections

January 2025 Reflections

The second half of our study on the Gospel of John kicks off next week on February 5. We’ll pick up right where we left off.

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Psalm 27: A Goal worth having

Psalm 27: A Goal worth having

Psalm 27 teaches us that the one desire worth staking our life around is knowing God. Because if we have that, then we have everything worth having.

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Psalm 143 Dealing with Depression

Psalm 143 Dealing with Depression

Psalm 143 is about being in the deepest blackest pit of despair and finding God anyway. It’s about depression, but the particular depression and anguish you feel when you’re confronted with the consequences of your sin.

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Read through the Bible

Read through the Bible

Have you decided to read through the Bible as one of your New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s a great selection of updated plans to help you keep that resolution.

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Wishing you an “exceptionally good Christmas” and the true joy of the season that only the peace of God in hearts can bring.

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Why Jesus Came

Why Jesus Came

The angel tells Joseph something about this son Mary will have. Who does the angel say this child is?

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How to have a “Mary” Christmas

How to have a “Mary” Christmas

This December you can have a Mary Christmas or a Martha Christmas. In a Martha Christmas you are so frantic doing good things that you miss the best gift of all. In a Mary Christmas you recognize what is truly important and find the best gift of all.

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Family Break 2024

Family Break 2024

The Wednesday in the Word podcast is on break to celebrate the arrival of my newest grandchild. We'll return to the Gospel of John in January 2025. In the meantime: Listen to a previous series and here are 16 things to do while your Bible study is on break Photo by...

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November 2024 Reflections

November 2024 Reflections

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m humbled by and grateful for your involvement with Wednesday in the Word. I'm taking a break from the podcast to celebrate the arrival of my newest grandchild. We’ll return to the​ Gospel of John ​in January 2025. In the meantime, I invite you...

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14 Who is Jesus? (John 7)

14 Who is Jesus? (John 7)

Who is Jesus? The people respond with belief, confusion and awe over Jesus’ teachings. These responses reflect our complex relationship to truth.

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13 The Bread of Life (John 6)

13 The Bread of Life (John 6)

John 6 opens with two famous miracles: feeding 5,000 people and Jesus walking on water. What makes this chapter intriguing is John does not focus on the miracles, but on their aftermath—the dialogue that follows.

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Miriam: How to handle resentment

Miriam: How to handle resentment

How do you handle it when life isn’t fair? It’s easy to grow frustrated with our own lot in life and resent those who seem to have it better. Consider the story of Miriam.

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What is All Saint’s Day?

What is All Saint’s Day?

What is All Saint’s Day? All Saints’ Day is a time to celebrate heroes of the faith from scripture, as well as prominent figures in the early church.

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October 2024 Reflections

October 2024 Reflections

October 2024 Reflections Thanks for your feedback! I read every email. You're always welcome to send questions, comments and thoughts. I especially love hearing from other Bible teachers, pastors and small group leaders about how you incorporate what you've learned...

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Introduction to the Jewish Feasts

Introduction to the Jewish Feasts

In Exodus, God tells the Israelites to keep the Feasts twice: once before the episode with the golden calf and once after. Here’s a summary of the 7 feasts.

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