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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I John 3:1-10. You may know that you have eternal life: And so we are.
May 10, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBRev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 3:1-10. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. God’s love in Christ is something to see. This love, by His cross, He calls us His children now and by His blood we are purified of all our sins. In response to this love we move forward to not be deceived, make a practice of sinning, or to keep on sinning. Repent, O sinners. You are a child of God. Repen...
I John 2:18-29. You may know that you have eternal life: Anti-Christs are among us.
May 09, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBRev. Kevin Yoakum, pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Riverview, FL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 2:18-29. Definitions are important. To say that someone is an antiChrist is not a small statement. John is warning the Church that those deny Christ’s full salvation by the cross is an antiChrist. Our goal is not to run around to find out who this antiChrist is, but to stay steadfast with Christ’s salvation. His promise of eternal life by Christ’s cross is for you so abide...
I John 2:7-17. You may know that you have eternal life: A New/Old Commandment.
May 06, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBRev. Jeremy Klaustermeier, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 2:7-17. Love your neighbor. It is a command going back to Leviticus 19:18 that is now written with a forgiveness pen with bloody ink (I John 1:8-9). Darkness surrounds the world, but darkness can not share time with Light. Darkness has a timetable but Light is eternal. Love your neighbor, little children as You are forgiven in Christ. Love your neighbor fathers and young ...
I John 2:1-6. You may know that you have eternal life: I need an Advocate.
May 05, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.2 MBRev. Curtis Deterding pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 2:1-6. We all need an advocate who will stand up for us when we are unable to stand up for ourselves. It is the righteous Christ who took on our sins, made the payment for our salvation, and has done all of this for the whole world. In this payment, we joyfully follow His commandments, repenting as we fall, but comforted that the Savior of the world is there as our Helper. Hel...
I John 1:5-10. You may know that you have eternal life: Walking in the Light.
May 04, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBRev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 1:5-10. John heard, saw, & touched the good news of Christ and now he proclaims it to others: God is light, His cleansing, and His forgiveness by His blood. He warns us to re-think how we speak about sin as our Old Adam can say, “I’m not that bad of a sinner” but if that was true, why did Jesus die on the cross? If we aren’t that bad, then we deny what God tells us about sin...
I John 1:1-4. You may know that you have eternal life: In Christ, our joy is complete.
May 03, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBRev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I John 1:1-4. John preaches to the saints who were struggling in faith. This epistle is for us as we struggle in faith. From the beginning, Christ was the word of life that would be the one to unite us with the Triune God. We can knit-pick many details, but it comes down to the Truth of Christ’s life giving blood for you. This fellowship with the LORD extends to the joy we have with o...
Introduction to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John: You may know that you have eternal life.
May 02, 2022 17:03 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBRev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to start off our study of John’s three epistles. John writes these epistles that you “believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life (I John 5:13).” He writes these epistles toward the end of his life and is ardent with the desire for people not to believe the false messages going around the church. The Word written by John are vital as people continuously ...
Psalm 26. Keep praying saints: Lord, be my judge!
April 29, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBRev. Andrew Lehenbauer, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Concordia, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 26. It appears that David was being falsely accused from others that led him to ask the LORD to do something we would fear ever to do: “LORD, judge me!” He knows that he was indeed a sinner (Psalm 51) AND knew that the Lord’s promises of steadfast love and faithfulness are real. Our conversations with God may not always sound perfect, but indeed our LORD wants to h...
Psalm 25. Keep praying saints: For your name’s sake, O LORD, pardon my guilt.
April 28, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.2 MBRev. John Hopkins, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hicksville, NY joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 25. “Remember when…” we will say while with old friends. David realizes his sin and asks the LORD not to remember his sins—which we all hope, but also to remember that He is mercy. This Psalm is a prayer of a faithful person who not only seeks forgiveness, but for the LORD to lead, teach, guard, and give them refuge. Our pleas for forgiveness are not only for us as indivi...
Psalm 126. Keep praying saints: He restores our fortunes.
April 27, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBRev. Dan Torkelson, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in North Prairie, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 126. The LORD restores fortunes. This Psalm might have been written after the Israelites were restored back to their homeland. Although everything was not perfect, it was another opportunity for a time to give thanks, to dream of what might be, and to see once again how the LORD takes care of us. He restores us daily by forgiveness in Christ by taking all sins from...
Psalm 23. Keep praying saints: My cup overflows.
April 26, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBRev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 23. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. We are like lost sheep who need a Shepherd. David’s words remind us all that the LORD gives: daily needs, righteousness, peace, comfort, goodness, mercy, restoration, and all that we need to support this body and life. This psalm is a great comfort in all stages of life. He not only has compassion on ...
Psalm 22. Keep praying saints: But I am a worm and not a man.
April 25, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. Bryan Stecker, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Waconia MN, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 22. We hear the prayer of David and we see Christ on the cross. The connections to Christ are everywhere: mocking from others (v.7), bones are out of joint (v.16), piercing of my hands and feet (v.17), my tongue sticks to my jaws (v.15), and dividing the garments (v.18). The LORD worked through David to prove that this suffering Jesus was the King of Jews whose lov...
Psalm 24. Keep praying saints: The Lord of Glory, mighty in battle.
April 22, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBRev. Dr. Jon Furgeson, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 24. Seek the Lord. He is strong and mighty, the Lord of Glory, everything is His, and He is righteous. David expresses his trust that he was indeed unworthy to be in God’s presence. Our confidence is not in our clean hands, but in the LORD who makes us clean by His blood. Many questions in this world do not have an answer we can speak with confidence. However, in Christ,...
Psalm 127. Keep praying saints: Unless the LORD builds the house.
April 21, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBRev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 127. “Unless the Lord builds it…” reminds us that everything is a gift from the LORD. Solomon understood that the LORD wanted the temple to be built and He was in control. This understanding extends to our families as we see the gift of children as a heritage of the LORD. In our culture we can get caught downplaying the gift of the family, but God fills us w...
Psalm 128. Keep praying saints: Peace be upon Israel.
April 20, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBRev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant for Mission and Mercy for the South Wisconsin District in Milwaukee, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 128. To fear the Lord is to understand what we deserve (justice) in comparison to what we receive (forgiveness and love). The Psalmist proclaims the truth of the blessing of His love for us while seeking His strength and peace to live a holy life, especially within our families. This psalm is an important prayer for husban...
Matthew 28:16-20. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Assurance and sending.
April 19, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBRev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 28:16-20. Jesus’ last words in the Gospel of Matthew are full of promise. He has all authority over everything (v.18), He is part of the Triune Godhead (v.19), and He will be with us forever (v.20). What a joy to know that Jesus is not only all powerful but has committed himself to cling to us through thick and thin. The calling for the church is clear: make disciples throu...
Matthew 28:1-15. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Behold, He is not here.
April 18, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBRev. Eric Moquin, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Sherwood, OH joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 28:1-15. Alleluia, Christ is Risen; He is Risen indeed, Alleluia! The walk to the tomb was filled with grief, but after the angel’s message and the proof of an empty tomb they quickly left with great joy. Jesus met them on the road and said words of peace, “Do not be afraid.” There will always be a message that tries to counter the truth of His resurrection, but we cling to the pr...
Matthew 27:45-66. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Truly this was the Son of God.
April 14, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 76.8 MBRev. Tom Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 27:45-66. The cross does the talking. By the cross we see the perfect form of love that God would die for his friend (John 15:13). The cross was the final sacrifice for all (Hebrews 10:10). The cross is the fulfillment of Psalm 22. The cross proclaims the truth that He accomplished everything for our salvation. The cross leads the centurion and others with him proclaim the trut...
Matthew 27:24-44. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: His blood be on us and on our children.
April 13, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBRev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 27:24-44. The people were about to riot unless Jesus, the innocent, sinless man was crucified. By God’s wisdom Pilate’s decision to have Jesus crucified is what brings us healing, life, and forgiveness. We feel the mockery, the thorns in the head, the moisture of spit on his face, and the nails piercing his skin. The words of the people and Roman soldiers are “true” (Blood will ...
Matthew 27:1-23. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Barabbas vs. Jesus
April 12, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBRev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 27:1-23. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. Everyone is talking about accusations but Jesus is silent. Can you imagine a situation where it would be decided that you would be killed for something you did not do instead of a convicted criminal. Would you stay quiet? The chief priests and elders were great at justifying their actions as if there was...
Matthew 26:57-75. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Are you the Son of God?
April 11, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBRev. Dr. Joshua Jones, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 26:57-75. The religious leaders are gathering the forces and using all of their political chips to take Jesus down. After all the attempts they could only rely on false prophets to bring Him to Pilate. The claim of blasphemy is that He threatened the temple and usurped the religious leaders. When we get to Peter’s denial we realize the seriousness from Matthew 5 about oath...
Matthew 26:36-56. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
April 08, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 26:36-56. As Jesus prays to the Father, “take this cup from me, but Your will be done.” It is clear that our strength is in the LORD. This is why we sing “The LORD God is my strength and my song (Isaiah 12:2b).” If we look to one another for strength and hope, betrayal & laziness prevail. In Christ, we have the one who takes the burden upon Himself and even calls his betra...
Matthew 26:1-35. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Now it’s getting real.
April 07, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBRev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 26:1-35. Jesus is working the ground to prepare everyone for the cross. He calls everyone to faith, like the woman anointing Jesus’ head for burial. The comfort of Jesus’ preparation that He doesn’t just give words but Himself, His body and blood, to give us forgiveness and a taste of heaven today. We are reminded again that “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” Peter ...
Matthew 25:31-46. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: I just wanna be a sheep.
April 05, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBRev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 25:31-46. We receive a glimpse of what will occur when Jesus returns. He will come and sit on his glorious throne and judge the nations. This judgment is quite troubling when we think about the times we have not fed the hungry, given drink to the thirsty, visited those in prison, and given clothing to the needy? Yet, God is at work preparing a place for you by Christ’s cross (...
Psalm 21. Keep praying saints: Rejoicing in the strength and salvation of our LORD.
April 04, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBRev. Dr. Donald Fondow, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 21. King David prays after battle. Psalm 20 says, “O LORD, save the king” and Psalm 21 shows that God is victorious. David can not help but rejoice in the LORD’s strength and salvation. The LORD had sustained David and his lineage not only in battle, but in faith in the saving King who has had the victory on the cross. We rejoice in His faithfulness to destroy death and ...
Psalm 20. Keep praying saints: Trust in the name of the Lord your God.
April 01, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBRev. Matthew Schultz, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Niskayuna, NY joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 20. David prays to His King that He would bless his people. It is a reminder for us to pray for our leaders and know that the LORD is the true leader. The power is in the name of the LORD and not ours. The victory is His and we trust in Him to graciously care for His kingdom in His salvation. “Lord Jesus, as You are our saving King, we ask that You would answer us in o...
Psalm 19. Keep praying saints: Our LORD, my rock and my redeemer
March 31, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBAudioLink Rev. Terry Finnern, pastor of Mt. Calvary & St. Paul’s Lutheran Churches in Miltona, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 19. David reflects on everything: God’s creation, God’s law, our sinfulness, God’s salvation, and God’s rock solid redemption in Christ. By His perfect, sure, right, true, and clean Word, we are able to see His glory through creation keeping grounded in His Creating work. When we know all the truth revealed to us about God in Christ, we con...
Psalm 129. Keep praying saints: Great is our affliction, but by LORD’s grace they will not prevail.
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBRev. Levi Willms, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yankton, SD joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 129. “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth” says all of Israel. God’s people had gone through afflictions throughout the entirety of their lives and in hope, they seek the righteousness of God. The Psalmist asks the Lord to keep enemies from prevailing, keep them from bearing fruit, that we may bless the LORD and bless others through affliction as the Lord is right...
Psalm 130 & 131. Keep praying saints: Out of the depths & from a low heart, have mercy on me.
March 28, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.2 MBRev. Aaron Stinnett, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Smithfield, RI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 130 & 131. Martin Luther was once asked concerning his favorite psalms and he mentioned that Psalm 130 was a “Pauline psalm.” Psalm 130 proclaims a gracious and forgiving God who is quick to listen and quick with grace. The authors of both psalms are pleading for mercy from the depths and a “low heart” knowing that this LORD does not mark iniquities, He provides us...
Matthew 25:14-30. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: The merciful Master.
March 25, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBRev. Greg Truwe, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 25:14-30. The Master generously entrusts His kingdom to His servants. The Master will be returning and it is clear that the servant’s stewardship of this kingdom will have its challenges. The servants that gained more talents were brought into the joy of their Master. The servant with one talent is a cause of lament as he did not see the Master for who He was: Merciful! Instead of ...
Matthew 25:1-13: Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Give me oil in my lamp, keep it burning, burning burning.
March 24, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBRev. Tysen Bibb, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Norborne, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 25:1-13. The Church waits for Christ’s return as the virgins wait for the bridegroom. To be ready for his coming required a lamp to be lit. To wait can cause us to lose focus and become drowsy like the virgins. When the bridegroom returned at midnight five virgins had enough oil and five did not. Faith, the oil in the lamp, is what is required to enter the wedding feast and you can’t...
Matthew 24:32-51. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: All will pass but the Word.
March 22, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. Max Phillips, pastor of Christ and Zion Lutheran Churches in Bouton & Ogden, IA, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 24:32-51. The time is near. Repent. Believe in the Word that will not pass away. Jesus reminds us that we live trusting in the LORD, not knowing when He will return, to be ready for His return. Heaven and earth will pass away, but the Word will not pass away. The timing of Christ's return is not as important as living in faith. If we assume that we will always hav...
Matthew 24:15-31. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend.
March 21, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBRev. Robert Wentzel, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bemidji, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 24:15-31. “Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus (Revelation 22:20).” In love, Jesus prepares the disciples for His quick and dynamic return. For the believer, it will be a day of rejoicing, which reminds us of the need to continue to faithfully preach the truth of Christ’s salvation & forgiveness in this life and the life to come. In Christ, it is well with our souls. Come quickly! ...
Matthew 23:37-24:14. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: In these last days, lament in Christ.
March 18, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBRev. Michael Pottschmidt, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Concordia, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 23:37-24:14. In love, Jesus laments the lost sheep of Jerusalem and teaches the truth of His second coming. We are to be careful to not take Jesus’ words as a literal checklist we can interpret from the newspaper. He makes sure that we understand the reality of this broken world (wars, rumors of wars, persecution, false Christ’s, famines, and earthquakes) and...
Matthew 23:1-36. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Woe, Woe, Woe, Woe, Woe, Woe, Woe to you.
March 17, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBRev. Kyle Mietzner, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Anchorage, AK joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 23:1-36. In love, Jesus gave His last sermon to the religious leaders and what a sermon it was. Woe to anyone who attempts to gain the world but loses the LORD. Woe to those who lead others astray. Woe to anyone who attempts to tithe their possessions without faith denying justice and mercy. Woe to anyone who looks shiny and bright while actually spiritually dead. Repent, O saints,...
Matthew 22:15-46. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Jesus’ top drop mic moments
March 15, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBRev. Lance O’Donnell, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Oconomowoc, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 22:15-46. If what Jesus is saying is true, it changes everything. The full salvation by Christ’s hand changes how we look at our relationship to Him, our neighbors, and our government. Everything is wrapped around the Love of God to His people in Christ and in response, He sends His Holy Spirit so that we live a holy life of love of Him and to others. Jesus’ confro...
Matthew 22:1-14. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Many are called, but few are chosen.
March 14, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBRev. Dr. John Wohlrabe Jr., pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Whitefish Bay, WI, and 2nd Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 22:1-14. Our King, God the Father, invites people to His Feast of salvation. The rich feast was promised in Isaiah 25 and a promise for the world. The reactions of this invitation are quite varied, but the king continues to freely invite by His grace. When the guests come into the wedding hall, there ar...
Matthew 21:33-46. Unbelievable mercy for unbelievable sinners: The patient & merciful master.
March 11, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBRev. Dr. Christopher Ascher, pastor of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 21:33-46. Jesus patiently teaches another parable concerning the wickedness of the tenants (religious leaders of those days). This parable is both scary and strange. What master would send multiple people to terrible tenants, let alone his own son? As we put on our Christ goggles, we see a patient and merciful master (God the Father) who would be willing to give ...
Matthew 21:18-32. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Faith in Him who moves mountains.
March 10, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBRev. Drew Ross, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Costa Mesa, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 21:18-32. Jesus challenges us to faith. Faith in a God who created the mountains, faith in the God who has all authority, and faith in the one who calls us sons. He leaves no room for diplomacy, either Jesus is the Son of the Living God or not. From His mercy, He calls all of us as sinners, tax collectors, prostitutes, and religious leaders to trust in His authority, repentance, and...
Matthew 21:1-17. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Hosanna in the Highest
March 08, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBRev. Steven Wheeler, pastor of Crossview Lutheran Church in Edina, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 21:1-17. Jesus is taking control, as the greatest servant, to how He will do the ultimate service through the cross. The people needed a reminder what kind of King He would be–gentle, humble, and bringing salvation. “Who is this?” many asked. Even though they did not fully understand the fullness of who Jesus was, by His grace even the mouth of babes are able to clearly confess t...
Matthew 20:20-34. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Christ served us, we serve in His name.
March 07, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBRev. Martin Schultheis, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, MD joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 20:20-34. “Mother knows best” brings up many questions as we look at James and John’s mother’s request. We can be quick to judge the requests and others without reflecting on what we might do in the same situation. Jesus’ mother asked for her son’s to have a place of honor in His kingdom, the disciples probably desired the same thing, but the blind men asked for mercy. In H...
Matthew 20:1-19. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: The generous master.
March 04, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBRev. Joshua Heimbuck, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Ashland, OR joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 20:1-19. We trust in the Lord’s generosity as He generously gives us salvation in Christ. Jesus shows how His kingdom is one of generous salvation to all people by His blood. He shows us this promise that by His death and resurrection we are saved. The problem is not His generosity, but how we want Him to give as we see fit. Our lives are to be centered on His gift of salvation an...
Matthew 19:16-30. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: What must I do to be saved?
March 03, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. Dr. Gerard Bolling, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO and Assistant Professor of Leadership and Theology at Concordia University-Texas in Austin, TX, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 19:16-30. The rich young man asks Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus patiently teaches the young man concerning salvation from a good God and our idolatry. The rubber hits the road when Jesus hits him where it hurts—weath. Wealth accumulation leads the sinner...
Matthew 19:1-15. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Back to the Word concerning divorce.
March 01, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. Dr. Brian Saunders, District President of the Iowa East District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 19:1-15. The Pharisees were testing Jesus to trip him up concerning divorce by misquoting the Bible. Divorce has affected all of us and the sin that has caused it leaves a trail of pain. Jesus brings them back to the beginning by showing that marriage is a gift from the LORD of a husband and wife. The life of the Christian is a life of repent...
Matthew 18:21-35. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Forgive, forgive, forgive.
February 28, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBRev. Peter Burfeind, pastor of Agnus Dei Lutheran Church in Marshall, MI & Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City, MI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 18:21-35. Forgiveness of sinners is the heartbeat of the Christian. Forgiveness is needed because there are many who are lost in their sin. Peter, on behalf of the disciples, was given the office of the keys and now asks, “How often should I use these keys?” The message is clear from Jesus’ words and the parable is that forgivenes...
Psalm 132. Keep praying saints: LORD remember me.
February 25, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBRev. Jacob Heine, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 132. The Psalmist asks the LORD to remember. To remember His promises that He would dwell with His people and clothe them with salvation. As people would travel up to Jerusalem to worship at the temple, the LORD remembered to clothe his people with righteousness, to be their resting place, to feed bread to the poor, and bless His people. The LORD promised to be at Zion and in Ch...
Psalm 133 & 134. Keep praying saints: “Lord help us to dwell in unity”
February 24, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.2 MBRev. Jim Price, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego, KS joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 133 & 134. The source of our unity is in God’s goodness. We are united as one by His love seen on the cross. Our striving for unity is like trying to catch the wind if His blessings do not come from above. His blessing of forgiveness, life, and salvation flow down upon us like oil on a newly ordained priest and the dew of a mountain onto a dry desert ground. This grace flows...
Psalm 17. Keep praying saints: When surrounded by enemies—pray!
February 23, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBRev. Aaron Spratt, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Juneau, AK & missionary for Alaska Mission for Christ, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 17. David confidently pleads with the LORD to hear and care for him. Knowing that in the LORD’s grace forgiveness was his, David invites an investigation of his sins. We find our complete confidence in the blood of Christ knowing that “our sins are not greater than Jesus’ forgiveness.” David was surrounded by enemies but we are in a M...
Psalm 16. Keep praying saints: He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
February 22, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBRev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 16. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. There is no good in me apart from the Lord. Humbling words, especially in prosperity. To be a saint/excellent one to take refuge in Him, unlike the idolater that has hope in themselves. The LORD gives counsel, our refuge, and will never abandon our souls, which brings the fullness of joy. Keep praying ...
Psalm 15. Keep praying saints: Dwelling on His holy hill.
February 21, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBRev. Tyrel Bramwell, pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 15. We all desire to be holy. David teaches by asking, “Who shall dwell on your holy hill?” The answer is obvious: No one! He speaks of those who are blameless, truthful, pure in their words and actions. It does not take long before we realize that we are not these things. When we see our sin, we do not call Him a liar, but admit that we are indeed sinners. In Hi...