Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
1,271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsThy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations.
Thy Strong Word is hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, and graciously underwritten by the Lutheran Heritage Foundation.
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Genesis 36. Another genealogy full of grace!
July 19, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBRev. Jason Schockman, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 36. We put on our Christ goggles as we see the descendants of Esau. Clearly problems arose through the lack of faithfulness to the Lord and His Word. In the Lord’s kindness, He calls His people back to Himself in every generation. Although the Edomites, Esau’s family, were enemies of the Israelites, God still had grace. The connections from these descendants causes us to re...
Genesis 35. A new name!
July 18, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBRev. John Lukomski, co-host of “Wrestling with the Basics” joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 35. Is this finally a turning point for Jacob? We thought it might be when the Lord visited him at Bethel or when reconciled with his brother Esau. Yet, we see God visiting Jacob and sustained him through repenting over idols. God kept intervening and once again changed Jacob’s name to Israel. This name change is full of His promise. Through those with Israel’s name the promised Savior...
Genesis 34. Quite possibly the most sinful chapter in Scripture.
July 15, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.5 MBRev. Keith Weise, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Communities in Sauk Rapids, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 34. In horror, we hear of the depth of darkness in our world. Rape, lies, murder, and deceit make this chapter quite possibly the most sinful chapter in the Bible. One sin led to another—to another—to another. We pray that our Gracious God would prevent situations in our world and by His Holy Spirit that He would lead all of us to repentance for our small sins that wo...
Genesis 33. I have enough!
July 14, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBRev. Doug Griebenaw, Mission Advocate for KFUO Radio, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 33. Jacob approaches Esau with humility and trust that the LORD would provide. We might think that we would need to “pay off” a person due to past discretions. Yet, by God’s grace reconciliation between people has already been paid by the blood of Christ. He worked reconciliation through Jacob and Esau that reunited the whole family. By God’s reconciliation with us through Christ, He also unites...
Genesis 32. Reconciliation and wrestling with God.
July 13, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBRev. Hans Fiene, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crestwood, MO joins Rev. Finnern to study Genesis 32. Jacob wanted to calm the storm of past sins through goats, rams, camels, calves, and bulls. We fall into the same temptation that we can give a clear conscience and reconcile with others based on our actions. Even though Jacob had all the best laid out plans, He found himself with God face to face and a reconciled relationship with his brother separate from his merit, but a g...
Genesis 31. Jesus in the Hot Mess.
July 12, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBRev. James Cleland, pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 31. Jacob’s family is a hot mess! Jacob fled from his burdens…again. Laban did his own trickery…again. Laban had gods, the daughters were lying, and Jacob was making deals. The relationships were strained, much like ones in our own lives, and even their covenant with one another was not a full reconciliation. When Laban and his family separated ways we never hear of him again ...
Genesis 30. A bad soap opera? No, just Jacob’s family.
July 11, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBRev. Joshua Knippa, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 30. Can you imagine a family union with Jacob, Leah, Rachel, Bilhah, and Zilpah? The more Jacob and others attempted to solve issues on their own, the bigger the issues. In this life there will be issues, which God very clearly tells us in Scripture, but we are never left without what we need to live a holy life, nor are we left alone. We see a flawed family, but even through...
Genesis 29. Jacob didn’t make the tabloids, but he did make the Bible.
July 08, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBRev. Christopher Maronde, PhD Candidate at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 29. The Jacob saga continues. God sets the stage for Jacob to continue in His promise to show that He provides for His people. God’s providence does not mean perfect relationships. Laban was as much of a trickster as Jacob as he “snuck” in a wife. Despite the sin involved, by His grace, the Lord provided the means by which to continue the lineage to our Mes...
Genesis 28. Sleeping on stones.
July 07, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBRev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 28. Jacob fled out of fear for Esau. God has a habit of visiting people when they were afraid, thankfully, He still does today. In Jacob’s dream, the Lord connects heaven and earth with His appearance to reaffirm His presence by saying, “I am with you and keep you wherever you go.” We have that same promise of our Lord Jesus, “Behold I am with you always to the very end o...
Genesis 27. That I may bless you before I die.
July 06, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBRev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 27. God continues to work with his people, even though we are not fully sure why He does what He does. Jacob steals the blessing, which confusingly fulfilled the prophecy from the LORD in Genesis 25, and God was faithful to His promises. The blessing from Isaac is beautifully poetic to how the Lord grants His gifts by keeping us faithful to Him and protecting us from our en...
Genesis 26. Same promise, but father like son.
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBRev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai V’ Shalom in St. Louis, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 26. Isaac received the promise that his offspring would be as many as the stars of heaven. After receiving this promise, it is clear that Isaac was indeed still sinful. As Isaac was blessed, we are reminded that the LORD blesses us. Isaac’s road was not smooth or sinless and neither is ours. We cling to His promise of a Messiah and move forward knowing that bitterness and bro...
Psalm 14. Keep praying saints: Salvation comes out of Zion. (Rebroadcast)
July 04, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBRev. Paul Cain, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther Grammar School in Sheridan, WY joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 14. David pulls out many difficult words as he laments. “There is none who does good, not even one.” We all fall short of the glory of God, corruption is real for each one of us, and our only chance for salvation is God. The LORD assures us that He is with us, His chosen ones, He is our refuge, and salvation has come in Christ from Zion. “Lord...
Genesis 25. End of an era but a continuation of the promise.
July 01, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBRev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School in Collinsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 25. Abraham’s death was the end of an era, but the promise of a son did not end. We see how the LORD provided many sons for Abraham and Sarah, which leads to our Savior, but it did not mean that everything was perfect. The twins in Rebekah’s womb battled from the beginning which led to decisions that allowed their own desires to lead them instead of the Word of Go...
Genesis 24:42-67. The LORD has spoken.
June 30, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBRev. Brian Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 24:42-67. Laban and Bethuel heard the answer of Eliezer’s prayer and their response was “The LORD has spoken.” In faith, they trusted the LORD and Rebekah went to become Isaac’s wife. It is difficult to understand all the emotions when you allow your loved one to leave, but the few words are full of promise, “I will go.” The union of Isaac and Rebekah may not be in a Hallma...
Genesis 24: We wait as God waits on us.
June 29, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBRev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 24:1-41. Abraham asked Eliezer to find a faithful wife for Isaac. By faith, Eliezer went to Mesopotamia and prayed for the LORD to provide a future bride. Crazy enough, God answered with Rebekah. God worked through the process to provide for Abraham’s family, but also provide a Savior for the world through this marriage. “Lord God, as we wait on You, we ask that You continue to ...
Genesis 23. Take a step back and grieve in hope.
June 28, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBRev. Terry Finnern, pastor of Mt. Calvary & St. Paul Lutheran Churches in Miltona, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 23. Abraham lost his bride. He intentionally took a step back to mourn, weep, and grieve his loss. In humility, Abraham needed to request the Hittites for the opportunity to give his wife a proper burial. To lose a loved one forces us to take a few steps back and focus on what matters most. Abraham paid full price for this plot of land which reminds us that we hav...
Genesis 22. The LORD will provide.
June 27, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBRev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 22. The LORD provided the promised son, Isaac. Within a short time He tests Abraham’s faith by asking Him to sacrifice this son. We do not fully understand the reason why the LORD tests His people, but it’s clear that He will provide. This story reminds us that the LORD provides a Savior who was the only Son, carried the woody cross to the mountain, and was sacrificed for our salvation....
Genesis 21. The fulfillment that starts with a drip.
June 24, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBRev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 21. Abraham and Sarah laughed and God still fulfilled His promise. The fulfillment promised in Genesis 12 has come true which did not end brokenness in the world and tensions instantly bubble up. From Isaac would come a Savior, yet, God’s promises were not only for him, but also for Hagar and Ishmael. The events were seemingly insignificant but God provides what is needed for them ...
Genesis 20. The LORD carried Abraham and He carries us.
June 23, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBRev. Stewart Crown, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 20. Is it really a surprise that we see Abraham commit a sin 2x? In Genesis one does not need to watch very long before we see the need of a Savior. God is the gracious author and helper through these stories and works to prevent any confusion of the promised son. We give thanks that He carries us through our crooked paths, as He did for Abraham and Sarah, toward His promises. “...
Genesis 19:23-38. The wrath of God.
June 22, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBRev. Phil Hoppe, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby, KS joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 19:23-38. Whenever we have sin there must be redemption. The wrath of God is extended upon Sodom, Gomorrah, valley, and everything that grew on the ground as payment for their sin. We might assume that after all this destruction Lot and his daughters would spend more time in repentance and living a new life. Yet, our sinful self is full of darkness and often overlooks the depth of God’...
Genesis 19:1-22. God rescues.
June 21, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBRev. Jeremy Klaustermeier, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 19:1-22. Abraham intercedes for Sodom to save it if the LORD finds 10 righteous people. This seemed like a reasonable number, but hard hearts lead to their destruction. The whole city was so depraved that they followed their own desires instead of following the ways of the LORD. There must be payment for sin, which is not good for us as our sin is just as dark. Yet, as t...
Genesis 18:22-33. Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?
June 20, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBRev. Steven Naylor, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Grangeville, ID joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 18:22-33. God’s mercy and justice are in full effect. There is always punishment for sin but as He is merciful He holds back the punishment for the sake of the faithful. Abraham pleads with the Lord to be merciful to the grave, undeserving sinners in Sodom. The hard fact is that none of us deserve His grace, but by His love He has placed that wrath on His Son. We repent and pr...
Genesis 18:1-21. “If I have found favor in your sight”
June 17, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBRev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 18:1-21. The LORD and two angels visited Abraham. He ran to them and prepared a major feast for his guests. The LORD gives a promise to Abraham and Sarah of a child. In disbelieving joy, she laughed. She knows that the LORD is faithful but a child would be biologically impossible. We know that the LORD is faithful, but we struggle to cling to Him in trial. “Lord, as You have foun...
Genesis 17:15-27. A disbelieving joy.
June 16, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBRev. David Juhl, pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Arlington, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 17:15-27. Abraham and Sarah received the promise of a son. Being 90+ years old they were quick to laugh, but they still trusted the LORD (Romans 4:20). The sign of circumcision was a promise of being part of His family AND pointing us to the hope of the promised Messiah (Galatians 5:1-3). As Christians, we are sons of Abraham by faith in the Savior and therefore circumcision is...
Genesis 17:1-14. Now you know that you are my people.
June 15, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBRev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 17:1-14. Abram receives the full-meal deal of promises from the LORD: a new name, promise of many nations, and the sign of circumcision. His covenant toward us is everlasting. The promise that we still have today by the blood of Christ. In Baptism, we are marked as one of His own. He gives us the fullness of salvation, reminding us to live in His covenant as His holy people. “...
Genesis 16. God is always working His promise.
June 14, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBRev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 16. Sarai and Abram had waited 10 years for a child and she was anxious. In our anxiety while we are waiting on the LORD leads us all to listen to other voices instead of His Word. The chaos of following the ways of the world is clearly seen in this text. In this complex relationship, we see jealousy, anger, infidelity, immorality, and conflict. Yet, the LORD is mercifu...
Genesis 15. He believed in the promise and was counted righteous.
June 13, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 74.1 MBRev. Martin Mably, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Elk River, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 15. Abraham’s descendants would be as many as the stars in the sky. The Lord’s promises were very clear, but the timing might not be what Abram planned. Yet, the LORD patiently filled him with the promise again. The LORD gave a visual of how much He would bless him with a great name, the promised land, and a Savior—Stars. It is unfathomable to try to count the stars, which ...
Genesis 14. After the order of Melchizedek
June 10, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBRev. Brady Finnern, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Sartell, MN studies Genesis 14. Wars, rumors of wars, famine and pestilence are not only before the end of the age, but have been occurring since the fall. As kings were fighting kings, Lot was taken and Abram rescued him by God’s help. Out of nowhere priest and king Melchizedek blessed Abram and in faith, he gave 10% of everything to the LORD. Melchizedek is a unique figure in Scripture as he not only blessed Abram, but points us to...
Genesis 13. To the left or the right?
June 09, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBRev. Matthew Gunia, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood, MI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 13. Abram and Lot had come to a head. They both had great possessions which in itself is not the issue, but coveting and conflict led them to separate. Abram’s faith and love toward Lot allowed his nephew to choose where he wanted to go. Abram’s goal was for the sake of unity and seeking the LORD’s help, yet Lot had a goal of living in bountiful land for his benefit. We all fall ...
Genesis 12. The LORD calls Abram and calls you.
June 08, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. Dave Hinz, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 12. Abram was given a “great commission” to leave his home to travel 700+ miles with many blessings to be a blessing to the world. Abram leaves his home and through him the Lord’s name will be great. To have such a calling had to be taxing, but everything was done to the LORD. Although Abram was a faithful man, temptation was real for him as he entered Egypt. Instead of trusting t...
Genesis 11:10-32. “Oh, you are related to Shem”
June 07, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBRev. Joshua Knippa, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 11:10-32. Shem’s descendants bring hope. In Genesis 9, the Lord promised to bless Shem and his descendants as he was faithful to the Lord (9:25-28). His lineage leads us to understand that the LORD, for whatever reason, works through all sorts of fallen people. Abram’s family was from the ungodly country of Ur, but God chose him to follow. This is a reminder our gracious God ...
Genesis 11:1-9. Let us not be dispersed.
June 06, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBRev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 11:1-9. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. God’s people were to be dispersed and be fruitful in His name, but instead they wanted to make a name for themselves. It is easy for all of us to attempt to uphold an ideal situation like one language, same words, and build a huge tower. Yet, what gets lost is the LORD! If we stay in the ideals of life, ...
Genesis 10. God’s providence through the table of nations.
June 03, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBRev. James Price, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego, KS joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 10. The LORD provides. When the earth only had 8 people left, the Lord caused His people to be fruitful and multiply in the dignity of being a child of God. We are all descended from Noah’s family which reminds us to treat each other with dignity, especially as we know it is Christ who has shed His blood for all nations. God’s people extended throughout the world and through Abra...
Genesis 9. Be fruitful, full of promise, and repent.
June 02, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 9. Noah and his family are living in the new creation. He gives them the gift of life, food, and the promise to no longer have a worldwide flood. Yet, this new creation was still filled with temptation and shame. Noah was tempted to use the Lord’s gift to his detriment which led to more sin. By the promise of our LORD we know we have sinned which causes other sins which leads to issues...
Genesis 8. God remembered
June 01, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBRev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 8. The destruction of the world was completed. The waters subsided and God was bringing humanity back to a new creation. In faith, Noah builds an altar and worships the LORD while the LORD makes a promise to never do this again. He will sustain all of this new creation: seedtime & harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night. As we are a new creation, He will su...
Genesis 7. And Noah did all that the LORD had commanded him.
May 31, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBRev. Jonathan Buescher, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Mount Pulaski, IL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 7. In faith, Noah built the ark and now it was getting real. The door was shut, the rain came, and all flesh on the earth died. Noah knew all of the destruction to come, but by God’s grace still did all that the LORD had commanded him. As the LORD saved Noah and his family through the ark, we are reminded that He has saved us by Christ through Baptism (I Peter 3:21). ...
Genesis 6. Noah did all that God commanded him.
May 30, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBRev. Dr. Robert Gehrke, pastor of South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 6. The corruption of the world was out of control. The LORD grieved the reality of His creation and planned to blot out all living creatures. Sin was, and still is, so great that every intention was only evil continually. In this darkness enters Noah who had found favor in the eyes of the LORD. By His grace, the LORD brought hope through some wood through o...
Genesis 5: Walking with God!
May 27, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBRev. Doug Minton, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 5. In Chapter 4, we hear of how God’s people were calling on His name. God reminds us how He is faithful to all generations and gives us examples of how we can walk with Jesus. The birth of Seth already points us to Christ as his name means “Substitute.” Christ is our substitute to take the wrath of God upon Himself. We hear of Enoch who walked with God and we pray that we would ...
Genesis 4. I have gotten a man, LORD.
May 26, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBRev. Mark Jasa, pastor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 4. The story of Cain and Abel shows us the reality of this broken world: denial of faith, murder, death, curses, and covering up of sin. We see the work of humankind trying to gain their salvation by their work, like Cain’s offering, and it was the type of Christ, Abel, who was the innocent sacrifice. The blood of Abel was crying from the ground which points to the innocent sheddin...
Genesis 3: The first stewardship crisis
May 25, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBRev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant for Mission and Mercy for the South Wisconsin District in Milwaukee, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 3. The fall into sin can also be seen as the first stewardship crisis. As David says, “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof…(Psalm 24:1).” Adam and Eve were given responsibility as steward of God’s creation according to His will, yet, they abandoned that vocation. The serpent, Satan himself, craftily caused questions conc...
Genesis 2: This at last is bone of my bones!
May 24, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBRev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Genesis 2. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. We hear of the “crown jewel” of God’s creation—man and woman. Although everything was perfect, it was not good for man to be alone. By God’s grace & love, He united Adam and Eve as one flesh for the good of people. As the Triune God, He brings a complementary relationship to our earth to keep us from...
Genesis 1. And it was good!
May 23, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.2 MBRev. David Duke, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane & St. John Lutheran Church in Youngstown, NY joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 1. “In the beginning” is not only the start of a new book, but connects everything together. The Lord of all creation is connected to everything in the world, in Scripture, and our salvation in Christ. As the Lord saw His creation as good, we are brought back to the love that the Lord pours into His salvation (John 3:16). He rules over every...
Jude: Contend for the faith that was once delivered to the saints.
May 20, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.2 MBRev. Joshua Knippa, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran in Nederland, TX, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study the Epistle of Jude. Jude tells us the Christians of the 1st century “to contend for the faith that was once delivered to the saints.” The Christians in those days were surrounded by ungodly people who perverted the grace of our Lord Jesus. Sound familiar? Jude exhorts us to rely on the LORD alone while keeping ourselves in the love of God. He has called us beloved ones of the Father ...
3 John. Walk in humility.
May 19, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. Dr. Michael Morehouse, pastor of Catalina Lutheran Church in Tuscon, Arizona joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 3 John. Walking in the truth of Christ leads us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to humble service in all our vocations. By God’s wisdom, John shows an example of hospitality with Gaius and Demetrius. We pray that He would lead us to be generous as our Lord is generous toward us. John does call out the lack of generosity of Diotrephes. One of the greatest challenges in the c...
2 John: Walk in the truth and love of Christ.
May 18, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.2 MBRev. Bob Hiller, pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido and San Marcos, CA joins host Rev. Brady Finnern study 2 John. In John’s 2nd letter to the elect lady, the church and her members, he rejoices for those who are walking in the truth and staying from those who deceive away from faith. We are called to abide with Christ as His love has been given for you by His physical death and resurrection which still comes to us today in His body and blood. “O LORD, keep us from those who ...
I John 5:13-21: You may know that you have eternal life: Confidence in Christ.
May 17, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBRev. Jacob Heine, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 John 5:13-21. John ends his letter with a purpose statement, “That you may know that you have eternal life.” We live in a world that is obsessed with confidence. Confidence in our strengths, finances, personality, and station in life can easily lead to narcissism or depression. Confidence in Christ is faith that He hears you, He forgives you, and His Word is true! The call of the Chris...
I John 5:1-12. You may know that you have eternal life: Believe in the testimony.
May 16, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBRev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 5:1-12. John is very clear: To believe in Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension is to be born again in Him. Through faith in Him, we overcome this evil world by His work and grace. He has overcome evil and our hope is not in vain. Hold fast to the water claimed in water and the Word. Hold fast to the body and blood that we are able to eat and drink. Hold fast to the...
I John 4:7-21. You may know that you have eternal life: Perfect love casts out fear.
May 13, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 76.8 MBRev. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, SD joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 4:7-21. Love is from God. Love is referenced over 20x which fills us with an unconditional love that we fully see with the cross and empty tomb. God’s love is in spite of us. This love given to us is not an opportunity to justify something that we desire, but a love that realizes that when we go against His will, His hand of mercy still extends to us. We see God’s love actively at wo...
I John 4:1-6. You may know that you have eternal life: Test the spirits–depend on the Spirit.
May 12, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBRev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 John 4:1-6. Our itching ears can be led away from Christ by attractive words. It can be difficult to distinguish what is from God or from some other spirit, but it is clear that only the Holy Spirit calls us by the Gospel and keeps us with Christ. John proclaims the truth of the Holy Spirit but confesses who is NOT the Holy Spirit. Any time a person confesses that salvation ...
I John 3:11-24. You may know that you have eternal life: God is greater than our heart.
May 11, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBRev. Doug Griebenaw, Mission Advocate for KFUO Radio in St. Louis, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 3:11-24. Our culture often equates love with a nice feeling in our heart. One does not need to live very long to realize that our hearts can lead us astray. John knows that the darkness in this world is REAL, therefore we need light & love. God’s power, love, forgiveness, and healing is greater than our feelings. The focus of our love begins with God in Christ and therefore we steadf...