Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Innocence and Hidden Sin

Rev. Sean Kilgo studies Genesis Joseph’s testing of his brothers, the troubled consciences of Joseph’s brothers, trusting in the midst of calamities, and confessing secret sins and getting what’s not deserved.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Sacrifice of a Son

Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt studies Genesis 42:29-43:14 regarding foretelling the history of Israel, how Joseph is a type of Christ, and the implications of this passage on pastoral care and waiting on God’s timing.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Playful Charade

Rev. Harrison Goodman studies Genesis 42:1-28 regarding God’s means and God’s Will, how God preserves us in truth even when it seems bad to humans, Joseph’s love of his family, and why the conscience matters.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Not Worth Comparing

Rev. David Appold studies Genesis 41:37-57 regarding how Joseph is publicly installed in his highly exalted position even after suffering at is brother’s hands and his unjust treatment in the house of Potiphar.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Complete Revelation of Jesus

Rev. Zelwyn Heide studies Genesis 40:1-23 regarding God’s providence, Potiphar’s small change of heart, God speaking through dreams, seeking interpretations from God, and why we should rely on God rather than men.

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: The Comforting Silence of God

Rev. Samuel Wirgau studies Genesis 37:12-36 regarding what leads to the evils carried out by Joseph’s brothers, why this planned premeditated murder is especially heinous, why God allows this to happen, how we see Jesus in this text, and how this story fits into the salvation story.

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.

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.

Thy Strong Word – Ezekiel 32: A Lament Over Pharaoh & Egypt

Ezekiel 32: A Lament Over Pharaoh & Egypt with guest Rev. Nabil Nour from Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, South Dakota.