Sharper Iron

Sharper Iron 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 hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 8:00 a.m. Central Time
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Gen 21:22-34
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Strong God of the Ages

Rev. Brian Flamme studies Genesis 21:22-34 regarding the reappearing of Abimelech and what to think of him, whether Abraham’s faith is fully formed yet, swearing and vows and what they mean, what the ewe lambs mean, and the theological significance of the Lord’s name “Everlasting God.”

Gen 21:12-21
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.

Gen 21:1-13
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Ultimate Fulfillment

Rev. James Preus studies Genesis 21:1-13 regarding the wonder of children, what Isaac’s birth foreshadows, the Abraham and Sarah’s faith in God’s promises, and what Hagar’s place in this story represents.

Gen 20:1-18
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Justifying the Means

Rev. Dustin Beck studies Genesis 20:1-18 regarding making peace between Abimelech and Abraham, how Abraham tries to explain his deception, whether ends justify the means, and how God’s opening and closing of the womb is a sign of His blessing and curse.

Gen 19:23-38
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Sin Breaks Stuff

Rev. Harrison Goodman studies Genesis 19:23-38 regarding how we like to fixate on sins, how sin is infectious, how fear is the unbelief of promise, why the world sees Sodom as a joke, and the lineage Christ chooses in order to save sinners.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Friday Sharathon Edition

Rev. Warren Woerth and Rev. Matt Clark join Andy Bates

Sharper Iron: Thursday Sharathon Edition

Rev. Jonathan Fisk and Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden join Andy Bates

Gen 19:12-24
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Fire and Fidelity

Rev. Greg Truwe studies Genesis 19:12-24 regarding faithfully carrying out judgment versus abdication of office, the personification of sin, our need for hearing the Law, our tendency to delay heeding the warnings of God, and the covenant of faithfulness given to Lot (chesed). 

Gen 19:1-11
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Unnatural Grace

Rev. Sean Kilgo studies Genesis 19:1-11 regarding the four sins that cry to heaven, the connection between the sins of Sodom and false teachers, how Lot tries to avoid sin by sinning, and how God preserves His people even amidst his judgment.

Gen 18:16-33
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.