Beste Wednesdays In The Word podcasts (2024)

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12 Sabbath Conflict and the Authority of Jesus (John 5) 45:10

4d ago45:10

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Jesus heals an invalid on the Sabbath. Instead of marveling at this miracle, the Jewish leaders are incensed by the violation of their strict Sabbath laws.Door Krisan Marotta

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11 True Worship: The Woman at the Well, Part 2 (John 4) 36:11

11d ago36:11

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While exploring his theme of belief, John teaches us about worship and hungering for God’s will.Door Krisan Marotta

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10 Living Water: The Woman at the Well, Part 1 (John 4) 34:39

18d ago34:39

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John adds a new twist to his theme of testimony and belief: this time the believers are the hated Samaritans. John explores three themes this chapter. We examine the first theme in this podcast.Door Krisan Marotta

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09 John the Baptist: Forerunner to Follower (John 3:22-36) 26:25

25d ago26:25

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John the Baptist decreases: In this narrative, John affirms his contentment and joy with following God's plan for him.Door Krisan Marotta

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08 Nicodemus: For God so loved the world (John 3:14-21) 37:16

1M ago37:16

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Nicodemus approaches Jesus as a truth-seeker who acknowledges Jesus is a teacher from God. Jesus warns him four ways that's not enough to gain eternal life.Door Krisan Marotta

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07 Nicodemus: You must be born again (John 3:1-13) 42:05

1M ago42:05

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Jesus challenges Nicodemus four ways. First, he tells Nicodemus seeking truth and responding to miracles are not enough to enter the kingdom of heaven.Door Krisan Marotta

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06 Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Understanding His Authority (John 2:13-25) 27:36

2M ago27:36

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Jesus cleanses the temple, provoking the leaders to demand a sign of his authority. No one understood his answer until later.Door Krisan Marotta

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05 Jesus turns Water into Wine (John 2:1-12) 19:00

2M ago19:00

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Only the disciples and a few servants saw Jesus turn water into wine at the wedding at Cana. John highlights how this quiet miracle confirmed their belief that Jesus is the Christ.Door Krisan Marotta

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04 Jesus calls the First Disciples (John 1:34-51) 31:39

2M ago31:39

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The Apostle John explains how the first disciples moved from curious followers to apostles entrusted with spreading the gospel.Door Krisan Marotta

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03 The Testimony of John the Baptist (John 1:19-34) 41:02

2M ago41:02

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The author focuses on the evidence John the Baptist provided about the identity of the Christ. John the Baptist gave two kinds of testimony: negative and positive.Door Krisan Marotta

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02 In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-18) 48:29

2M ago48:29

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John 1:1-18: The Apostle John starts his gospel with a prologue that introduces 3 key themes that resonate throughout the book.Door Krisan Marotta

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01 Gospel of John Introduction 34:42

3M ago34:42

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This episode kicks off a new season on the Gospel of John. We delve into the what we know about the author, the Apostle John, and review the unique characteristics of this gospel, as compared to the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke).Door Krisan Marotta

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Wednesday in the Word Season 25

3M ago

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Season 25 of the Wednesday in the Word podcast starts August 21Door Krisan Marotta

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Wednesday in the Word Update 2:23

5M ago2:23

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The podcast is on break. In the meantime listen to one of the 500+ previous episodes and this song.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Summary 36:18

6M ago36:18

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The fruit of the Spirit are not “feel-good vibes” or moral must-haves. They result from a seismic worldview. They grow from faith taking root in our souls.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Self-control 44:09

6M ago44:09

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While self-control might sound like a call to perfection, at its core self-control values the gospel more than our desires of the moment.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness 39:46

6M ago39:46

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Gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit is not about being soft or timid. It involves humbly accepting what God gives without self-promotion or ambition.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Faith 37:46

6M ago37:46

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Faith as a fruit of the Spirit is not a feeling or belief, but a transformative worldview based on four core convictions.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness 39:07

7M ago39:07

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness 43:02

7M ago43:02

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Kindness as a fruit of the Spirit is not good deeds. Rooted in understanding God's kindness, it's intentionally acting to benefit others.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Patience 39:20

7M ago39:20

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Patience as a fruit of the Spirit results from belief. We are longsuffering because we fix our hope on the promises of the gospel.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Peace 45:20

7M ago45:20

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We typically think of peace as fruit of the Spirit as "peace of mind." But most often Scripture speaks of peace as unity among believers.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Joy 43:00

8M ago43:00

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Scripture teaches believers have joy as a fruit of the Spirit in the middle of struggles. Joy is confidence based on hope.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Love Part 2 34:22

8M ago34:22

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Scripture teaches a second aspect to love as a fruit of the Spirit which concerns how believers relate to each other as a church and community.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Love Part 1 49:21

8M ago49:21

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A deep dive into Scripture to understand what love is as a fruit of the Spirit. Spoiler: It is not a feeling.Door Krisan Marotta

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Fruit of the Spirit: Introduction 49:24

8M ago49:24

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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A Wednesday in the Word Announcement 1:14

8M ago1:14

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 6:6-18 Invest in Truth 37:17

12M ago37:17

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In Galatians 6:6-18, 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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 5:25-6:5 Bear Each Others’ Burdens 26:07

12M ago26:07

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In Galatians 5:25-6:5, 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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 5:13-24 Walk by the Spirit 44:54

1y ago44:54

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 5:1-12 Keep Standing Firm 33:16

1y ago33:16

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 4:21-31 A Tale of Two Mothers 41:53

1y ago41:53

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 4:12-20 Leadership in action 37:52

1y ago37:52

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In his fourth argument, Paul appeals to the Galatians to return to the true gospel based on his deep affection and concern for them.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 4:1-11 Sons and Slaves 27:33

1y ago27:33

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 3:23-29 Graduation from the Law 40:45

1y ago40:45

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 3:15-22 The Deal and the Promise 32:58

1y ago32:58

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 3:1-14 The Way to God 44:01

1y ago44:01

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 2:11-21 Did Jesus die for nothing? 45:52

1y ago45:52

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Galatians 2:11-21: 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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Galatians 2:1-10 Nothing but the Truth 39:33

1y ago39:33

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 1:11-24 A Message from God 30:13

1y ago30:13

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians 1:1-10 No Other Gospel 32:50

1y ago32:50

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In Galatians 1:1-10, 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.Door Krisan Marotta

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Galatians Introduction 30:11

1y ago30:11

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Galatians Introduction: 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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Study Break 3:54

1+ y ago3:54

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The podcast is on break for some much needed study time before we start a new series.Door Krisan Marotta

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2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 Handling the lazy 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

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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.Door Krisan Marotta

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2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 The lawless one 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

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Paul reassures the Thessalonians that Christ has not returned because certain events must happen first. But they can take comfort that Christ will return to bring both justice and salvation for those who believe.Door Krisan Marotta

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2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Handling suffering 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

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Paul encourages a suffering church by reminding them of the certainty of God's justice and judgment. One day their suffering will end. But more importantly their faithful response through suffering is evidence that they will inherit a place in the kingdom of God.Door Krisan Marotta

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1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Handling community 38:20

1+ y ago38:20

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Paul closes this letter with what appears to be an arbitrary list of exhortations. However, the list follows a theme, as Paul explains how a church community should treat each other.Door Krisan Marotta

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1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 The Day of the Lord 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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Paul explains what it means to be alert, awake and prepared for judgment day: have faith. Christians know how the world will end and we do not have to fear it. Jesus died for us so that we might live with him.Door Krisan Marotta

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1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Handling Work 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

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Paul deals with a second issues related to how live as a Christian: work. His advice is strive to follow God, rather than impact the world.Door Krisan Marotta

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Easter: Why the resurrection is important 19:53

1+ y ago19:53

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On Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It matters whether something is real or not. It also matters whether an idea is true or not. The historical fact is Jesus rose from the dead, and it makes a difference that he did.Door Krisan Marotta

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