Wednesday in the Word podcast
The podcast that explains what the Bible means and how we figure it out.
Wednesday in the Word is the longest-running Bible study podcast in the world.
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In each episode, I explain the author’s meaning in plain language and model how I reached those conclusions.
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14 How to Understand the Sermon on the Mount Without Getting Lost (Matthew 5-7)
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most important passages in Scripture, as it is a profound and unique body of teaching from the Messiah himself. Yet throughout church history, believers have found it difficult to agree on what this sermon means and how it is to be applied to our lives. In this introduction, I’ll contrast the different approaches to the Sermon on the Mount and explain which approach I take.
13 Why Jesus Started His Ministry in the ‘Wrong’ Place (Matthew 4:12-25)
Matthew 4:12-25 Explained: Jesus calls his first disciples, fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy in Galilee, and announces the kingdom. Learn what “repent” means and why geography matters in the gospels.
12 Why Jesus Rejected Satan’s Kingdom Offer (Matthew 4:8-11)
Discover why Jesus rejected Satan’s offer of the kingdoms in Matthew 4:8-11. Learn what “The Lord is one” really means, how to recognize modern idolatry, and why God calls us to suffer before glory.
11 Why Waiting on God Is Better Than Spectacular Acts (Matthew 4:5-7)
Discover what Jesus’ second temptation in Matthew 4:5-7 teaches about testing God. Learn the difference between faith and presumption, and why waiting on God is greater faith than spectacular acts.
10 Why Jesus Chose Starvation Over Self-Reliance (Matthew 4:1-4)
Discover why Jesus refused to turn stones into bread in Matthew 4:1-4. Learn how trusting God in trials matters more than meeting immediate needs—and how to apply this lesson in your wilderness.
09 Why Did Jesus Get Baptized? (Matthew 3:13-17)
Discover why Jesus was baptized, what “Son of God” really means, and how this event proves Jesus is the Messiah. A clear, in-depth study of Matthew 3:13-17.
Miracles of Elijah & Elisha
A comparison of the miracles of Elijah and Elisha recorded in 1&2 Kings.
08 What Does “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand” Mean? (Matthew 3:1-12)
Explore Matthew 3:1-12 and John the Baptist’s call to repentance. Learn what it means to prepare for the kingdom of heaven and be baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire.
07 Why Matthew Says Jesus Fulfilled a Prophecy That Doesn’t Exist (Matthew 2:19-23)
Discover why Matthew says Jesus was “called a Nazarene” even though the phrase isn’t in the Old Testament. Learn how geography, prophecy, and fulfillment reveal God’s plan.
06 Why Understanding Rachel’s Weeping is Important to the Gospel (Matthew 2:16-18)
In this third fulfillment passage, Matthew compares the murder of the young boys in Bethlehem to the Rachel weeping in her tomb for the captives about to be deported to Babylon. In both events, all hope seems lost.
05 Why Matthew Quotes Hosea When Hosea Isn’t Predicting Anything (Matthew 2:13-15)
Discover why Matthew quotes Hosea 11:1 in Matthew 2:15 and what “fulfill” really means. Learn how the Exodus connects to Jesus and why Matthew expects you to know the Old Testament.
04 Why Your Nativity Scene Is Historically Wrong and Why It Matters (Matthew 2:1-23)
Matthew draws many parallels between the early life of Jesus and the Old Testament to reinforce his main point: Jesus is the Christ, the son of Abraham and son of David, who will fulfill God’s promises.
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