Wednesday in the Word is the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know. Each season is a study on a book of the Bible with an emphasis on learning how to study. You may listen in your podcast app by browsing through the list. Or select the podcast page below to access an entire series.
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New Testament Bible Studies
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Galatians: Living by Faith
In Galatians, Paul argues that you can recognize the gospel by its substance, source and result. Its substance is a full understanding of the cross…
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Thessalonians: Between times
In his letters to the Thessalonians, Paul teaches a young church facing persecution how to live between the first and second coming of Christ.
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Matthew’s Gospel 8-12: Behold the King! Part 2
After the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew focuses our attention on the miracles of Jesus. Having shown us that Jesus speaks with the authority of…
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Matthew’s Gospel 1-7: Behold, the King!
Matthew gives us one of the earliest records of the teaching of Jesus. His gospel is famous not only for his use of the Old…
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Corinthians 1: Pride & Prejudice in the church
No church in the New Testament is more like our modern churches than the Corinthian church.
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John 1: Discerning the True Gospel
John wrote his first letter to clarify the differences between the genuine gospel as revealed by Jesus to the apostles and the heretical versions of…
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Peter 2: 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…
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Philemon: How to be a Hero
While philosophers often use this letter to talk about the evils of slavery and sometimes condemn Paul for not taking a strong stance against it,…
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Philippians: Choose Life
Paul’s letter to the Philippians is filled expressions of praise, joy and confidence, despite the fact that Paul wrote the letter while he was in…
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Colossians: Getting the Gospel Right
If pressed could you discern the actual gospel of Jesus Christ from a counterfeit? Especially if the skewed message came from within mainstream evangelicalism?
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Peter 1: Living as aliens and strangers
Peter wrote his first letter give his readers perspective on the big picture. The gospel (the big picture) has implications for each of those relationships…
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James: The Gospel in Shoe Leather
If I could sum up James, in one verse, it would be Luke 6:46: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what…
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Questions Jesus Asked
Have you ever wondered why Jesus would ask a question, especially one he already knows the answer to? This series looks at the places where…
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Temptations of Jesus: Dealing with doubt & despair
This series examines the Temptations of Jesus with the goal of learning how to face waiting and affliction with hope, trust and endurance.
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Ephesians: Our New Life in Christ
Paul writes to instruct and exhort believers as to the full ramifications of their relationship with Jesus Christ, including what Christ accomplished on their behalf…
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Romans: Justification by Faith
The apostle Paul writes to explain the good news of Jesus Christ, who as Messiah, is the Savior for all people; who as the Transformer…
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Parables of Jesus
Parables are serious theology. But they are metaphorical theology. They teach through metaphor, simile, and dramatic action rather than through logic or reasoning,drawing us into…
Old Testament Bible Studies
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1Samuel: Path to Kingship
In the book of 1 Samuel records three “tectonic shifts” in how God structures His kingdom. These three shifts are to prepare the way for…
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2Samuel: David as King
1 & 2 Samuel reflect two sides of a promise — the promise to David that he would be king over Israel. In 1 Samuel…
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Habakkuk: Faith Under Fire
Habakkuk teaches us how to move from worry to worship and from fear to faith no matter what our circumstances.
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Isaiah: Servant Songs
Isaiah gives us the fullest revelation of Christ in the Old Testament, most notably the Servant Songs. The exile raised the question: Can fail such…
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Jeremiah: Questions Jeremiah Answered
The book of Jeremiah is about both political and personal crisis. Part of the message which the Lord told Jeremiah to deliver to the nation…
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Nehemiah: Restoration & Redemption
The message of Nehemiah is restoration. The book records how God moved Nehemiah to lead the people to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in approximately…
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Psalms
How to study and understand the psalms plus examples of specific psalms.
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Rebellion of Absalom: 2Samuel 13-19
The tragic story of Absalom’s rebellion to his father King David brings about the fulfillment of God’s judgment that “the sword will never leave his…
Topical Bible Studies
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00 What is the Gospel?
A friend once asked me if I was on an airplane that was about to crash and had only a couple minutes to use my cell phone to call my family, what would I say? What would I tell them if I knew this would be our last conversation on earth? At first my mind…
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Are there rewards in heaven?
Some claim that Scripture teaches believers will receive various crowns in heaven based on their works in this life. We look at two key themes Scripture teaches, and two main mistakes we can make in studying these passages.
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Bible Study 101: Learn to Study the Bible
Now is a great time to improve your Bible study skills. Follow this series to learn how to study the Bible, where to find the tools you need to study and how to use them.
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Bible Study 201: Learn to teach the Bible
So you’d like to teach the Bible? How do you get started? How do you decide if Bible teaching is your calling? Here’s my advice for aspiring teachers.
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Christmas
There’s nothing like the Christmas season to force you to face the fact that life is often neither joyful nor triumphant. It raises the question, what is the true meaning of Christmas?
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Divine Secrets of the Yahweh Sisterhood
Becoming a believer is in some ways like becoming a Ya-Ya. When you become a believer, not only do you gain a vertical relationship with God, you gain a horizontal relationship with other believers.
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Erika Moore Collection
Dr. Erika Moore is a Professor of Old Testament and Academic Dean at Trinity School for Ministry. She is also one of my favorite teachers, especially when she teaches on the Old Testament.
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Fruit of the Spirit
Ever wonder what Paul meant by love, joy, peace and the rest of the fruit of the Spirit? In this series, we explore the Bible to learn what Scripture teaches about these concepts and why Paul put them on the list. This series isn’t about definitions. It’s about discovering life-changing truths behind each fruit.
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Ken Elzinga Collection
The talks in this collection were given by one of my role models Ken Elzinga to various audiences over several years. Professor Elzinga is a famous economist and the Robert C. Taylor Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia. He is also a very wise man.
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Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Godliness
This seminar examines the 7 stages of calling to give you the tools to determine what God is calling you to after college.
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Love, Sex & Marriage
A biblical and better alternative to the modern view of love, sex and marriage.
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Marriage God’s Way
Even the best couples are constantly working on their marriage. Join David & Krisan Marotta (married 31 years) as they examine what the Bible has to say about the commitment of marriage.
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Marriage: Forming a More Perfect Union
No more wandering toward the altar. Here’s a better way to get from single to married.
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Reformed Theology
Which side you take on some basic theological questions makes a world of difference in how you live your life.
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Sabbath: Why, how and when
We know we need real rest and we know the answer is Sabbath. But what is the Sabbath? Why does God command it? When do we enjoy it? And how can we rest when so much work remains to be done?
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Should women wear head coverings today?
Should women cover their heads in church today? Why or why not? What does Paul mean by head? What does this passage add to the debate about women in authority in the church?
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Understanding God’s Will
If we accept that fact that God loves us enough to send his son Jesus Christ to die in our place and pay the penalty for our sins while we were his enemies, does it makes sense that God would hide his will from us now that we are his children? I would argue that…
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When God calls: 5 ways to run your race well
Hebrews says each of us is running a race designed for us by God. We are not on random paths subject to the winds of change and the pitfalls of our own mistakes. Our race course is personally set by God to result in both His glory and our good. If you’re still breathing, the…
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Who is the Holy Spirit?
Both Jesus and the Apostle Paul give extraordinary importance to the giving of the Holy Spirit. Why? In this series we’ll look study a variety of passages with the goal of understanding who the Holy Spirit is and why he is something we need.
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