Rev. Harrison Goodman studies Genesis 31:1-24 regarding leaning into God’s gifts, how covetousness affects our daily bread, the 4th commandment and vocation to others, how Jacob is a type of Christ, and how to see Jesus in this text.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Wood and the Promise
Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek studies Genesis 30:24-43 regarding how this chapter fits into the larger Genesis narrative, what’s with the Divination, why Jacob’s prosperity matters for us, and why the sheep produce spotted and speckled progeny (and why that matters).
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Children, Envy, and the Blessed Exchange
Rev. Chris Hull studies Genesis 29:31-30:23 regarding prayer, our view of children, envy, and in this meditation a teaching on the blessed exchange.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Marriage, and Then Some
Rev. Sean Kilgo studies Genesis 29:1-30 regarding marriage, adultery, polygamy, the “bride-price”, and chastity.
Sharper Iron & The New Covenant: Veiled in Flesh, the Godhead (Rebroadcast)
Rev. Adam Filipek studies 2 Corinthians 3:14 regarding the separation of God and man, and Christ as removal of the separation.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Gateway to God
Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt studies Genesis 28:10-22 regarding the not-so-pretty life and times of the patriarchs and how still the Lord blesses them and uses them as a blessing to others.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Snitches Get Stitches
Rev. Shawn Linnell studies Genesis 27:41-28:9 regarding false repentance, how the 4th and 5th Commandments are related, what it means to tempt God, 8th Commandment charity, how God provides through His promises, a blessing versus a wish, and the importance of virtuous marriage.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Promise Remains
Rev. Greg Truwe studies Genesis 27:22-40 regarding how blessings given and sworn cannot be revoked, whether Jacob and Esau know the promise, the different parts of the blessing, how curses are part of the blessing, and Esau’s hatred of Jacob.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: God Meant It for Good
Rev. Zelwyn Heide studies Genesis 26:34-27:25 regarding the two kinds of Hittites, mixed marriages, the different ways everyone sins in this section of Genesis, God’s providence, and how God’s Will cannot be thwarted.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Trial of Isaac
Rev. Stephen Preus studies Genesis 26:16-33 regarding the relationship between the Philistines and Isaac, how Isaac honors his father and shows faith in the promise, the significance of the Lord speaking to Isaac, and the peace that comes through the Lord’s blessings and Isaac’s patience.
