Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word is the podcast that explains what the Bible means and how we figure it out. Unlike a traditional sermon, the focus is on learning to figure out what the Bible says. In addition to going verse by verse through the Bible, we go concept by concept focusing on what the original author intended to say in context. We also compare interpretative options and talk about how to choose between them. This podcast has no advertisements or donation requests. It is free to all who want to learn. In each episode I try to explain the author’s meaning for a set number of verses in plain language and model how I reached those conclusions. My website contains free tools and resources to improve your study skills. More at: WednesdayintheWord.com

Episodes

March 13, 2024 49 mins
A deep dive into Scripture to understand what love is as a fruit of the Spirit. Spoiler: It is not a feeling.
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The entire argument of Galatians in one podcast! Understanding the themes of Galatians is the foundation for our study on the Fruit of the Spirit. Knowing the context surrounding the list is the crucial first step.
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The latest news from Krisan Marotta and the Wednesday in the Word podcast: New series on the Fruit of the Spirit starts March 6.
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November 29, 2023 37 mins
Paul encourages his listeners to invest their lives in truth. We reap what we sow. If we seek teachers who flatter and entertain us, that is what we will harvest. God is not mocked. He knows what we seek.
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As he closes the letter, Paul explains how the fact that we all believe the same gospel translates into our lives as a community. First, he urges us to stop competing with our teammates. Then Paul explains how to respond when someone stumbles on this metaphorical race to glory.
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November 8, 2023 44 mins
Paul argues we don't need the Law to keep us from pursuing sin. We have something better. We have the Spirit of God teaching us to pursue goodness.
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November 1, 2023 33 mins
In the final chapters, he develops his third major theme which is the freedom the gospel brings. Because the gospel solves our two biggest problems, it brings freedom from the law and freedom from slavery to sin.
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October 25, 2023 41 mins
In the story of Abraham we find two sons, two wives, two covenants, two mountains, and two cities. So we have only two options. One option leads to eternal life in the kingdom of God.  The other leads to destruction.
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October 18, 2023 37 mins
In his fourth argument, Paul appeals to the Galatians to return to the true gospel based on his deep affection and concern for them.
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October 11, 2023 27 mins
The Judaizers teach you need to place yourself under the guardianship of the Law. Why would adults want to return the restrictions of childhood? Like a child who has come of age, you have graduated from the guardianship of the Law.
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The Law teaches valuable lessons that prepare us for faith and keep us from evil. But, after the Messiah came, we graduated from the protective custody of the Law. All of us receive justification by the same path: faith in Jesus Christ.
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September 27, 2023 32 mins
Paul argues the Law, which was a deal, does not nullify the promise given to Abraham. In a deal, two parties agree to certain obligations. But a promise is made by one party unconditionally.
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September 20, 2023 44 mins
In Galatians 3, Paul begins a series of five arguments for justification by faith. In the first two, Paul argues from experience and from the plain teaching of Scripture.
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Paul includes rebuking Peter as part of his defense. Paul could rebuke Peter because they had the same view of the gospel. This incident serves two purposes: 1) it furthers Paul’s claim that he and the apostles teach the same gospel; and 2) it introduces this issue of whether gentile believers must keep the law.
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September 6, 2023 39 mins
Fourteen years after his conversion, Paul went to Jerusalem to consult with the other apostles. They added nothing to his understanding and gave him the right hand of fellowship.
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August 30, 2023 30 mins
Paul argues he received his gospel first-hand as a revelation from the risen Lord. His lack of contact with the other apostles proves the divine origin of his understanding.
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August 23, 2023 32 mins
Paul opens his letter by defending his authority and his gospel. He argues you can recognize the true gospel by its source and its substance.
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August 16, 2023 30 mins
Paul wrote this letter around 49 AD, about 15 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus to churches he founded during his first missionary journey. After Paul left, the Judaizers began teaching the Galatians they must keep the law to be fully Christian. Paul wrote this letter in response.
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May 24, 2023 3 mins
The podcast is on break for some much needed study time before we start a new series.
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Paul closes with with three directives regarding work: 1) follow Paul's example of being willing to support himself; 2) work to meet your own needs; and 3) stop enabling those who won't work.
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