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Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.

  1. 17H AGO

    Genesis 29:1-30: The Trickster Meets His Match

    When Jacob arrives in Paddan-Aram, he stops at a well, where he learns about his uncle’s family. Rachel, the younger daughter of Laban, comes to the well with her father’s sheep, and Jacob is immediately smitten. After Laban receives his nephew with Christian hospitality, the two come to an agreement that Jacob will work for Laban for seven years in exchange for marrying Rachel. However, at the appointed time, Laban tricks his nephew into marrying his older daughter Leah instead. Laban excuses his deception and offers Jacob to marry Rachel in exchange for another seven years of work. The resulting family dynamics often lead to trouble in the years to come, even as God continues to be faithful to His promises.  Rev. John Bussman, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School in Cullman, AL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 29:1-30.  To learn more about St. Paul's in Cullman, visit stpaulscullman.com. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    54 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Genesis 28:10-22: Jacob’s Ladder

    Early in Jacob’s journey toward Haran, he stops at a particular place to rest for the night. The LORD comes to Jacob in a dream in which Jacob sees the LORD standing at the top of a ladder connecting heaven and earth. The LORD promises that He will be with Jacob on his journey and to bring him back to the Promised Land. Jacob wakes from his sleep and realizes that he has been in the house of God, so he names the place Bethel. There, he sets up the stone that was at his head as a pillar and vows that he will worship the LORD as his God.  Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 28:10-22. To learn more about Trinity in Colby, visit trinitycolby.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    53 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Genesis 27:41-28:9: Run, Jacob, Run!

    Esau hates Jacob because of the stolen blessing, and Esau resolves to kill his brother after his father has died. Rebekah recognizes that sending Jacob to her brother Laban can solve two problems at once. Jacob will be shielded from Esau’s hatred, and Jacob will be able to find a godly wife. Jacob departs with his father’s blessing, while Esau remains and marries an Ishmaelite in an effort to mollify Isaac and Rebecca.  Rev. Tim Storck, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Chesterfield, MI, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 27:41-28:9.  To learn more about Good Shepherd in Chesterfield, visit facebook.com/GoodShepChesterfield. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    55 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Genesis 27:26-40: One Blessing to Give

    The ploy of Rebekah and Jacob works to fool Isaac, who is convinced that his son Esau has come near by the smell of the garments. The blessing that Isaac gives is more than a wish, but the effective Word of God that accomplishes what He says. The line of the promised Christ will truly go through Jacob. When Esau returns, both he and his father realize the deception, but the blessing given to Jacob cannot be taken away. Although Isaac’s words declare that Esau will serve his younger brother, the goodness of God remains for Esau if he will only believe the LORD’s promise of the Christ. Rev. Peter Ill, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 27:26-40.  To learn more about Trinity in Millstadt, visit trinitymillstadt.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    51 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Genesis 27:1-25: Clothed as Someone Else for a Blessing

    When Isaac’s age had led to near blindness, he desired to give his blessing to his favorite son, Esau, despite what the LORD had said when the twins were in the womb. Rebekah overheard her husband’s plan and worked with her favorite son, Jacob, to secure the blessing for him instead. Rebekah prepared food like Esau would have and clothed Jacob with Esau’s clothing. Isaac’s poor eyesight prevented him from seeing the truth, and he prepared to give the blessing to the son dressed as Esau. Though deception was involved in Genesis 27, the story provides a picture of what God does for us with no deception as He clothes us with the righteousness of Christ in Holy Baptism so that we receive His blessing.  Rev. Harrison Goodman, Executive Director of Mission and Theology for Higher Things, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 27:1-25.  To learn more about Higher Things, visit higherthings.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    55 min

  6. MAR 6

    Genesis 26:1-35: Like Father, Like Son

    When a famine arose in the days of Isaac, the LORD specifically told Isaac not to go to Egypt. The LORD strengthened Isaac’s faith by repeating the promise first given to Abraham. Nonetheless, as Isaac sojourned in the land of Abimelech, he repeated his father’s deception of saying his wife was only his sister. Still, the LORD kept His promise to bless Isaac as he went in and out among the Philistines and felt their enmity toward him. Even as Isaac experienced the LORD’s goodness temporally and spiritually, Isaac also experienced grief from his oldest son Esau, who married two pagan wives.  Rev. Jeremiah Johnson, pastor at Glory of Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 26:1-35.  To learn more about Glory of Christ, visit gloryofchrist.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    57 min

  7. MAR 5

    Genesis 25:19-34: The Hairy Man and the Heel-Grabber

    Rebekah’s barrenness proved to be as small an obstacle to the power of God’s promise as Sarah’s barrenness had been. The LORD answered Isaac’s prayer and granted twins. When Rebekah inquired of the LORD as to their struggle inside her womb, the LORD revealed that the two brothers and their descendants would struggle against each other throughout their lives, with the older serving the younger. Their names, Esau and Jacob, reveal something about their character. When they were older, Esau’s despising of his birthright led him to sell it for nothing more than a pot of stew.  Rev. David Appold, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Paducah, KY, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 25:19-34.  To learn more about St. Paul's in Paducah, visit stpaulpaducah.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    56 min

  8. MAR 4

    Genesis 25:1-18: And the Beat Goes On

    As Moses concludes the story of Abraham’s life, we learn about another wife of Abraham through whom God gave more children to Abraham, even as Isaac remained the child of promise. Upon Abraham’s death at the age of 175, Isaac and Ishmael join together to bury their father in the Promised Land in the same place Abraham had previously buried Sarah. Before telling us the continued story of Isaac, Moses gives further information on the family of Ishmael. Even though Abraham has now died, the line of the Promised Christ continues.  Rev. Dr. Martin Dressler, pastor at Salem Lutheran Church and School in Black Jack, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 25:1-18.  To learn more about Salem Lutheran, visit salembjmo.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    57 min
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Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.

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