Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word


Latest Episodes

14 Who is Jesus? (John 7)
November 20, 2024

Who is Jesus? The people respond with belief, confusion and awe over Jesus' teachings. These responses reflect our complex relationship to truth.

13 The Bread of Life (John 6)
November 13, 2024

John 6 opens with two famous miracles: feeding 5,000 people and Jesus walking on water. What makes this chapter intriguing is John does not focus on the miracles, but on their aftermaththe dialogue t

12 Sabbath Conflict and the Authority of Jesus (John 5)
November 06, 2024

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.

11 True Worship: The Woman at the Well, Part 2 (John 4)
October 30, 2024

While exploring his theme of belief, John teaches us about worship and hungering for Gods will.

10 Living Water: The Woman at the Well, Part 1 (John 4)
October 23, 2024

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.

09 John the Baptist: Forerunner to Follower (John 3:22-36)
October 16, 2024

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

08 Nicodemus: For God so loved the world (John 3:14-21)
October 09, 2024

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.

07 Nicodemus: You must be born again (John 3:1-13)
October 02, 2024

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

06 Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Understanding His Authority (John 2:13-25)
September 25, 2024

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

05 Jesus turns Water into Wine (John 2:1-12)
September 18, 2024

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.