I’m excited to announce that our next podcast season will be a study of 2 Corinthians, which I’ve titled “When Church Hurts.”
May 2025 Reflections
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Latest Blog Posts from Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.
Why is the New Testament in Greek?
Why was the New Testament written in Greek while the Old Testament was written in Hebrew?
A Biblical Perspective on Money
Explore a biblical perspective on money. Learn Christian stewardship, budgeting, and saving tips to align finances with faith.
5 Ideas NOT believe about your English Bible
What do you believe about your English translation of the Bible? Here are 5 ideas you should NOT hold.
Criteria for evaluating a ministry
How do you know when a ministry is working? Numbers do not always reflect an accurate picture. These questions will help.
April 2025 Reflections
April 2025 Reflections Book Sneak Peak After years of writing, revising, and praying, I’m thrilled to tell you that my book Start Strong: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Christianity is nearly ready. You can get a sneak peak on my website-in-progress. I am about...
How do I know I’m saved?
How do I know I am saved? How do I know that I won’t walk away from God one day? Here are a few passages that will answer that question.
24 Why Believe? Themes from the Gospel of John’s Final Chapters
Why Believe? Themes from the Gospel of John’s Final Chapters: Summarizes this series on the Gospel of John from WednesdayintheWord.com
23 The Upper Room Discourse: Jesus’ Final Teaching (John 13-17)
The Upper Room Discourse records Jesus’ final teaching to his disciples. Jesus explains 5 key themes to prepare his disciples for the future.
March 2025 Reflections
Thank you for casting your votes to decide our next study topic! The results are in: Ephesians emerged as the clear favorite with 48% of the vote.
22 Mary Anoints Jesus and the Triumphal Entry Explained (John 12)
John 12 Bible Study: Mary Anoints Jesus and the Triumphal Entry Explained in this podcast from WednesdayintheWord.com
Is Jesus coming back?
Yes, Jesus is coming back! Yes, he warned his disciples his return would not be soon. All the New Testament writes claim the return of Christ is integral to our Christian hope. Here are some passages to study
21 Why Jesus Delayed Raising Lazarus (John 11)
Why Jesus Delayed Raising Lazarus: The meaning of the miracle in John 11 explained in this episode of Wednesday in the Word.
Why is life so hard?
Why is life so hard? The Bible has a lot to say about suffering and trials and the problem of evil. Here are a few places to start exploring answers from Scripture.
Best Books to Help You Study the Bible with Confidence
Start your Bible study journey with these must-read books. Build confidence, gain insight, and grow in your understanding of Scripture.
20 Why Jesus said “I and the Father are One” (John 10:22-42)
I and the Father are One: When Jesus made this famous claim, he is at least claiming to be the Messiah. How much more he’s is debated.
Tell me about Jesus
If you have an interest in learning more about who Jesus was, why he came or what he taught, here are some places to start.
19 Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)
Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Learn why Jesus describes himself as “the good shepherd” who willingly dies for his flock.
I need an overview of the Bible
Just as it’s helpful to know something about the culture and history of Jane Austin before you read Pride and Prejudice, it’s helpful to know the culture and history of each book of the Bible. These resources will give you the big picture.
February 2025 Reflections
What should we study after we finish the gospel of John? Vote for your favorite.
18 Jesus heals the Man Born Blind (John 9)
In John 9, Jesus heals on the Sabbath again, provoking the Jewish leadership. John highlights a variety of responses to this miracle, contrasting spiritual and physical blindness. The blind man now sees, but more importantly he has faith.
17 Before Abraham was, I Am (John 8:48-59)
What does Jesus mean when he says ‘before Abraham was, I am?” Traditionally seen as a declaration of divinity, context suggests Jesus intends to highlight his role as the Messiah.
16 The Light of the World (John 8:12-47)
Jesus came to offer his life to free us from the condemnation that we deserve. Now he add something new: he also came to free us from slavery to sin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Psalm 1: The righteous and the wicked
Psalm 1 is classified as a “wisdom” psalm. In many ways it functions as an introduction to the book of psalms.
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.
Read through the Psalms in 30 days
Reading through the psalms can change your life! Here’s a plan to read through the psalms in 30 days.
Gospel of John: Believe and Find Life
An 24-week Bible study podcast series on the Gospel of John. This study examines the big picture of John’s gospel. This study on the Gospel of John models how recognize the big picture and overall themes.
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.
2024 Year in Review
2024 highlights from Wednesday in the Word. The Gospel of John marked season 25.
Christmas Concert 2024
Enjoy this is a 22 minute Christmas concert from Reggie Coates.
December 2024 Reflections
To help you celebrate, here are some of my favorite Christmas resources.
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...