Rev. James Preus and guest host Rev. Shawn Linnell study Genesis 45:21-46:27 regarding how Jesus is a type of Christ, the fear of the brothers at Joseph’s reveling himself and Joseph’s grace toward them, the importance of sacrifices, and what this genealogy means.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Big Reveal
Rev. Adam Koontz and guest host Rev. Shawn Linnell study Genesis 45:1-20 regarding the nuance of Joseph’s relationship and self-reveal to his brothers as well as God providence in the midst of hardship which foreshadows Christ.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Pastor Fisk Passes the Torch
Rev. Greg Truwe studies Genesis 44:14-45:3 regarding whether Joseph could actually perform divination, Judah’s confession and act of sacrifice, Joseph’s role in Egyptian governance, and the consequences of Joseph revealing himself to his brothers. Rev. Fisk also passes the hosting baton to Rev. Timothy Appel, who begins hosting July 1, 2019.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Innocence and Hidden Sin
Rev. Sean Kilgo studies Genesis Joseph’s testing of his brothers, the troubled consciences of Joseph’s brothers, trusting in the midst of calamities, and confessing secret sins and getting what’s not deserved.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Sacrifice of a Son
Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt studies Genesis 42:29-43:14 regarding foretelling the history of Israel, how Joseph is a type of Christ, and the implications of this passage on pastoral care and waiting on God’s timing.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Playful Charade
Rev. Harrison Goodman studies Genesis 42:1-28 regarding God’s means and God’s Will, how God preserves us in truth even when it seems bad to humans, Joseph’s love of his family, and why the conscience matters.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Not Worth Comparing
Rev. David Appold studies Genesis 41:37-57 regarding how Joseph is publicly installed in his highly exalted position even after suffering at is brother’s hands and his unjust treatment in the house of Potiphar.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: God’s Will and the East Wind
Rev. Adam Koontz studies Genesis 41:1-36 regarding whether God reveals His will through dreams, if our dreams have significance like Pharoah’s did, how a wise and discerning man behaves, and what we do in the face of an uncertain future.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Complete Revelation of Jesus
Rev. Zelwyn Heide studies Genesis 40:1-23 regarding God’s providence, Potiphar’s small change of heart, God speaking through dreams, seeking interpretations from God, and why we should rely on God rather than men.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Filial Humiliation
Rev. Stephen Preus studies Genesis 39:1-23 regarding how Joseph’s humiliation leads to his exaltation, how the Lord was with Joseph for the entirety of his time with Potiphar and in prison, Joseph’s example of consistently resisting temptation and his constant faithfulness, and Potiphar’s reaction to his wife’s actions.