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Wednesday in the Word
Wednesday in the Word is your go-to resource for serious, in-depth Bible study.
Home to the Wednesday in the Word podcast, the website also features a growing online library of Bible study tools, verse-by-verse teaching, and free resources designed to help you understand Scripture better.
Whether you’re leading a small group, studying on your own, or just starting your journey into the Bible, you’ll find clear, trustworthy teaching without fluff or guilt.
Coming soon: a new book to help beginners build a strong foundation in their faith.
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07 Nicodemus: You must be born again (John 3:1-13)
Jesus challenges Nicodemus four ways. First, he tells Nicodemus seeking truth and responding to miracles are not enough to enter the kingdom of heaven.
What We’re Learning This Season
2 Peter: How to find life
Simon Peter served as an apostle of Jesus Christ for 3 or 4 decades. As his earthly life drew to a close, Peter wrote his second letter to encourage and admonish the churches. What truths did he think were so important that he had to make sure he wrote them down before he died? Peter strongly emphasizes our future hope and the return of Christ. Our future hope is more than living forever: it concerns being freed from sin and death and sharing the holiness of God.
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Each season of the podcast season focuses on a specific book of the Bible. Each episode breaks down Scripture in plain language, unpacking the author’s meaning while showing you how to study the Bible for yourself.
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Looking for in-depth Bible study materials? Browse our organized collections to find teachings, insights, and tools to unlock your Bible study. Whether you’re searching by book, theme, or topic, you’ll find valuable resources to deepen your knowledge of Scripture.
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Bible Study 101: Learn to Study the Bible
Bible Study 101 is your essential guide to understanding and studying the Bible with confidence. Learn the foundational skills to explore Scripture, discover the best study tools, and master how to use them effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your study habits, this resource will equip you to engage with God’s Word in a meaningful way.
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Looking for the perfect book to help you study the Bible with confidence? Explore my carefully curated reading list, featuring the best resources to guide you on your journey through Scripture!
New? Start with these must-listen episodes
If you’re just discovering Wednesday in the Word or you are new to the faith, I’ve curated a list of essential episodes to help you get started. Dive in and begin your journey today!
Krisan Marotta, creator of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, is a dedicated student and teacher of the Bible, known for her clear, verse-by-verse exposition. With a journalistic background and over 40 years of Bible study, she reaches listeners in over 150 countries, guiding them to discover Scriptures’ truths for themselves. Krisan is also a clog dancer and a firm believer in the life-changing power of the gospel.
Wednesday in the Word Reviews: Why Listeners Keep Coming Back
I stumbled upon the Wednesday in the Word website while googling for a free pdf of Matthew to mark up as I studied. And wow I’m so glad I did. I decided to check out the podcast and honestly expected just some superficial, bland, content. I was pleasantly surprised! The episodes are such a nice balanced summary to complement my own study. I love how Krisan touches on scholarly debates and many finer points of exposition, but never misses the “big picture” and the point of what is being written to us. She filers through a LOT of information for us busy Bible lovers and points us to content that will really enhance our understanding. For example, in her introduction to Matthew, she explains the differences in how the synoptic gospels and the gospel of John present the relationship between Jesus and Jerusalem. It is fascinating and adds such depth of understanding and meaning! I know each episode represents a lot of study and hard work on her part because she synthesizes so much information. Thanks Krisan for feeding us so well.
Wednesday in the Word is an excellent source of solid Biblical teaching. I appreciate how each lesson is claer, challenging and opens my eyes every time to grow in a better understanding of what Jesus Christ has done for me.
This is such an excellent program. I listen every week.
From the Blog
Explain expiation and propitiation
When studying the atonement, you’re likely to run across two technical words: expiation and propitiation. These terms tend to appear in a text without explanation. But since they are not in the Bible and they don’t often come up in daily conversation, it can be difficult to remember what they mean.
April 2024 Reflections
April 2024 news and updates from Wednesday in the Word with Krisan Marotta, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.
08 Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
Goodness as a fruit of the Spirit isn’t doing random acts of kindness. Goodness is an active pursuit of what is right and holy in both speech and action.
What does YHWH mean?
When God reveals Himself to Moses at the burning bush), He identifies Himself as “Yahweh” or “Jehovah”, which is often translated “I am who I Am.” What does that name mean?
07 Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
Kindness as a fruit of the Spirit is not good deeds. Rooted in understanding God’s kindness, it’s intentionally acting to benefit others.
What is faith?
Some see faith as a settled issue, something we no longer have to think about once we pray the sinners prayer. Others see faith as a journey with trials and troubles along the way. The goal is to grow and persevere. Which approach we take influences how we interpret the Bible. (I take the second approach.)