Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study James 2:18-26.
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Most Beautiful Text in the Bible
Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 8:31-39.
Sharper Iron — All Righteousness Fulfilled: Salt and Light
Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 5:13-20.
Sharper Iron — The Day Is Surely Drawing Near: A Famine of God’s Word
Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Amos 8:7-14.
Morning Prayer Sermonette: Acts 8:26-40
Rev. Stephen Preus gives today’s sermonette.
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 Trial of Isaac
Rev. Stephen Preus studies Genesis 26:16-33 regarding the relationship between the Philistines and Isaac, how Isaac honors his father and shows faith in the promise, the significance of the Lord speaking to Isaac, and the peace that comes through the Lord’s blessings and Isaac’s patience.
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: The Boastful Song of Death
Rev. Stephen Preus studies Genesis 4:17-24 regarding the early development of the sinful human race,who Cain’s wife would have been, and Cain’s rejection of God’s curse.
Sharper Iron & The New Covenant: Don’t Let the Devil Make Nests in Your Hair
Rev. Stephen Preus studies 2 Corinthians 6:6 regarding how God’s work determines Paul’s life and work, how these virtues are gifts the Spirit is working through him, and what each of these virtues means..