Sharper Iron — Disciplined for Thanksgiving

Rev. Harrison Goodman, pastor at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Deuteronomy 8:1-10.

Sharper Iron & The Saga of Salvation: God Renews His Covenant

Rev. Jeff Hemmer, pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights, IL joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Exodus 34:10-28.

Sharper Iron & The Saga of Salvation: Christ Leads His People to the Promised Land

Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, IA and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Exodus 23:20-33.

Sharper Iron & The Saga of Salvation: Signs and Promises

Rev. Sam Wirgau studies Exodus 4:1-17 regarding the nature of signs the LORD gives here and throughout the Scriptures, the LORD’s use of Moses’ mouth, and the grace the LORD shows even to this doubting servant. 

Thy Strong Word – Numbers 17: Aaron’s Staff Buds

Rev. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, South Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Numbers 17.

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.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Tawdry Acts and Redemption

Rev. Sean Daenzer studies Genesis 38:1-30 regarding how the actions in this story are all sinful and not given as an example of good behavior, law and the value of promises regarding Tamar’s actions, and where we find Christ in these passages.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Not Expecting God- Part 1

Rev. Dustin Beck studies Genesis 32:1-21 regarding how Jacob is again met with angels, the “saints and archangels” that will inhabit the new creation, trusting in God’s promises, Jacob’s gifts for Esau, and what Jacob thinks is happening next versus what God has in store for him.

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.