Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding crucifixion and Passion of Jesus in Isaiah 53.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: After the War
Rev. Gaven Mize studies Genesis 14:17-24 regarding our proper understanding of being at the same time saint and sinner, who Melchizedek king of Salem is, and the connection between the High Priest’s sacrifice and our Eucharistic practice.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Wars of God and Men
Rev. Johnson studies Genesis 14:1-16 regarding the historical backdrop and structure of Abram and Lot, the case for divinely government, rescue versus vassalship, and suffering and salvation.
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.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: God Used It For Good
Rev. Flamme studies Genesis 12:10-13:1 regarding the blessing of the promised land to Abram and what sustains him, whether Abram’s scheme with Sarai and the Pharoah was a sin, whether it’s ever permissible to lie, and whether Scripture ever commands trust in men.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Family and Faiths
Rev. Andrew Preus studies Genesis 12:1-9 regarding the faith of Abraham, how the world is blessed through Abraham’s seed, how God fulfills his promises to bless and curse, and the difference between the people of God and the people of the world.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Discrepant, See?
Rev. James Preus studies Genesis 11:10-32 regarding genealogical speculation, discrepancy between genealogies, why the lineage of Jesus matters, and the lineage of the church.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Religion of Idolatry
Rev. Wolfmueller studies Genesis 11:1-9 regarding the true church versus the false church throughout time, the chronological context of this text, how culture has always been obsessed with technology, and how Pentecost is the reversal of Babel.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Spread of Nations
Rev. Timothy Appel studies Genesis 10:1-32 regarding why we should care about this chapter full of names, the context of each of these family lines, and what this chapter shows us about humanity.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Prophecy of Noah
Rev. Zelwyn Heide studies Genesis 9:18-28 regarding the sins of he patriarchs and the mercies of God, keeping the 4th Commandment, the curse of Canaan, and the blessing of Shem.