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.

Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Together in faith, LCEF helps to start, sustain and strengthen LCMS ministries through financial and strategic partnerships. Visit lcef.org.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 8:00 a.m. Central Time
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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

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). 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.