Andy and Sarah talk with Sandra Madden, Erica Jacoby, and Patrick Sturdivant with Higher Things.
The Coffee Hour – Grace, Faith, Scripture
Andy talks with Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola, author of “Grace, Faith, Scripture: Portrait of a Lutheran” from Concordia Publishing House,
Concord Matters – Contrition and Repentance: The Smalcald Articles
The Smalcald Articles in the Book of Concord – With host Rev. Joshua Scheer and guests Rev. Andy Wright and Rev. Andrew Preus
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Under Abraham’s Thigh
Rev. Luke Zimmerman studies Genesis 24:1-15 regarding Abraham’s desire for Isaac to be married, the importance of the servant’s role in this process, the solemn agreement between the servant and Abraham, and the role of marriage and family in the covenant between God and Abraham.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Dissing Comfort
Rev. Andrew Preus studies Genesis 21:12-21 regarding when confessing God’s promises looks evil to human eyes, learning humility before receing God’s grace, Ishmael’s prayer of deliverance, and the passivity of faith.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: God Shows Up
Rev. Peter Ill studies Genesis 18:16-33 regarding who God is and how He reveals Himself, God’s faithfulness to His promises, living righteously by faith, the seriousness of sin, how God welcomes us to pray, and God’s patience.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Patience and Grace
Rev. Stephen Preus studies Genesis 16:1-16 regarding the juxtaposition of God’s promise to Abram and Sarai’s barrenness, Sarai and Abram’s lack of faith in the promise, the fallout between Hagar and Sarai, and Hagar’s interaction with the Angel of the Lord.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: God Keeps His Promises (with Blood)
Rev. Adam Koontz studies Genesis 15:7-21 regarding why God makes a covenant and why blood has to be used, the relationship between faith and promise, why God uses deep sleep for delivering promises, and why God appears in fire and smoke.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Faith Doesn’t Talk about Itself
Rev. Sam Wirgau studies Genesis 15:1-6 regarding why God tells Abram to fear not, how God’s promises are a shield for Abram, how we understand all of Abram’s children in light of the Christian church, an what St. Paul draws from verse 6.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Gardens of Opulence
Rev. Dr. John Bombaro studies Genesis 13:2-18 regarding Abram as the new Adam, Abram’s faith and doubts, the foreshadowing of Exodus, and the Suzerainty Covenant.