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 18:1-15
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Son of the Promise

Rev. David Appold studies Genesis 18:1-15 regarding God’s promise to Abraham, who is visiting Abraham, the significance of the Lord eating with Abraham, why Sarah gets singled out, and why Sarah’s laughter gets memorialized in Isaac’s name.

Gen 17:15-27
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Having Two Minds

Rev. Sean Daenzer studies Genesis 17:15-27 regarding how Sarah is also blessed through Abraham, whether Abraham’s laughter is joy or doubt (or both), the everlasting covenant for Isaac’s offspring, and Ishmael’s greatness but not the covenant.

Gen 17:1-14
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Almighty Name Changer

Rev. Zelwyn Heide studies Genesis 17:1-14 regarding El Shaddai and progressive revelation, walking in the new covenant, name changes, and circumcision on the 8th day.

Gen 16:1-16
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.

Gen 15:7-21
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.

Gen 15:1-6
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.

Gen 14:17-24
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.

Gen 14:1-16
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.

Gen 13:2-18
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.

Gen 12:10-13:1
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.