Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Biblical Greek word for meek or gentle, praus, G4329
gentle, praus, G4329
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Latest Blog Posts from Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.
How to use e-sword as a concordance
One of the basic parts of a word study is finding and comparing the uses of the word in the rest of Scripture. Before the internet, we used a physical concordance. Here’s how to locate quickly accomplish this task using my favorite Bible study software: e-sword.
10 Matthew 4:1-4 1st Temptation: Stones to bread
In the temptations, Satan wants to disqualify Jesus as the Messiah while God wants to demonstrate that Jesus is worthy to be the Messiah. We’ll look how how Jesus responds when he’s tempted to believe God is no longer taking care of him. For each of the temptations...
blessed, makarios, G3107
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for blessed makarios 63017.
Geography of the New Testament
Geography of the New Testament: Learn the important cities, regions, provinces, and lakes of New Testament Israel from Wednesday in the Word.
09 Matthew 3:13-17 The baptism of Jesus
At his baptism, God confirms that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, who will rule on David’s throne forever. We also see what kind of king he is: humble and willing to serve.
test, peirazo, G3985
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for test, try, or tempt: peirazō.
baptism, baptizō, G907
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Biblical Greek word for baptism baptizō G907.
March 2021 Reflections
In April, we’ll study the temptations of Jesus from Matthew’s gospel. While I’ve taught this passage many times, the podcast gives me the ability to teach it without a time constraint for the first time! I will finally be able to really explain the Old Testament background, the parallels to the Exodus, and how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to the children of Israel.
Miracles of Elijah & Elisha
A comparison of the miracles of Elijah and Elisha recorded in 1&2 Kings.
08 Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist
John the Baptist was the herald who announced the coming of the King. His message had two parts: repent for the kingdom of God is at hand. The king is coming. It is time to turn back to God and follow his Messiah.
repent, metanoeō, G3440
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for repent: metanoeo.