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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Psalm 5: In the Morning You Hear My Voice
July 09, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBRev. Robert Wentzel of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bemidji, Minnesota joins host Rev. Brady Finnern of Messiah Lutheran, Sartell, MN to study and pray Psalm 5. David prays with groaning and demands to the LORD while suffering. He confesses that the LORD is one with an abundance of steadfast love and one that is not indifferent to evil. Psalm 5 can be utilized as we begin our days to watch for His blessings in our lives. We also may use this Psalm to remind us of our need to have the LORD lead u...
Psalm 4: In the Peace of the LORD, I Will Lie Down and Sleep
July 08, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Dr. Brian German, Associate Professor of Theology & Director of the Concordia Bible Institute at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 4. Psalm 4: In the peace of the LORD, I will lie down and sleep. Rev. Dr. Brian German, Associate professor of theology at Concordia University, Mequon, WI & Director of the Concordia Bible Institute joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study/pray Psalm 4. When darkness overtakes our land, darkness can overtake our hearts....
2 Kings 25: Nothing to Say But “Lord Have Mercy”
July 07, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Ross Engel, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Middleburg, FL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 25. 2 Kings 25: Everything is gone. Nothing to say but “Lord have mercy.” After the third rebellion, Babylon decided to enforce sterner policies upon Judah: besieging the city, destruction of the temple, the king, leaders, wall, and the captivity of most people. In most books, we hope for a “happy ending”, yet, I & Kings shows us that our hope can not be in walls, b...
2 Kings 24: God’s Grace is Sufficient
July 06, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V Shalom, St. Louis, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern of Messiah Lutheran, Sartell, MN to study II Kings 24 Judah was falling. The king, his family, all mighty military men, the craftsmen, and all treasures in the temple are gone. How can we not see the connection of the stripping of the temple and Holy Thursday? The LORD told Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Judah was weak, but...
2 Kings 23: God’s mercy, grace, and a reformation—a Lutheran chapter indeed.
July 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBRev. Tim Sandeno of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gorham, Maine, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 23. God had mercy on Judah. Josiah had a reformation in the temple of the worship practice of God’s people to assure that they would focus their hearts, souls, and minds on the LORD. His reformation reminds us that we are in need to re-evaluate where our hearts have created idols so we can repent and focus our attention again on Him. “O Holy Spirit, break us from our idols and gra...
2 Kings 22: We found this great book, let’s read it.
July 02, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBRev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 22. Josiah was a faithful king who did “right in the eyes of the LORD and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.” He restored the temple, heard the Word of God, repented from his sins, and called others back to the LORD. He did all of this even after the Word had been lost in the temple for quite some time. May we stay steadfast in His Word and centered on His grace ...
2 Kings 21: Idols may please people, but they don’t please the LORD.
July 01, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 21. Manasseh was a people pleaser. God had not called him to be a people pleaser, but a faithful follower of the LORD. As He led the kingdom for 55 years, evil spread throughout all the land to the point of sacrificing their children and the shedding of much innocent blood. As we learn from 2 Chronicles 33, God was patient and faithful to Manasseh and reminds us that ...
Philemon: The Richness of Reconciliation in Christ
June 30, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBRev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study the Epistle Philemon. Paul makes a plea with Philemon to be reconciled with a former bondservant Onesimus to be seen no longer as a slave but “as a brother in Christ.” Paul shows us a way for Christians to be “ambassadors of reconciliation” towards one another as Christ has reconciled us to the Father (2 Corinthians 5:18). “O LORD, help us to reconcile with others so our hearts may...
2 Kings 20: The correct answer is “Thanks be to God” not “Prove it”
June 29, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBRev. Joshua Knippa, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland, TX, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 20. Hezekiah’s struggles are not unlike our own. He has moments where he trusts the LORD and comes to Him in prayer and praise. Other times, he questions or takes credit for what God provided. We ask the LORD for faith that we may speak of His glory and seek His help in time of need. After all, we heard it said today, “Don’t put a cape on anyone in the Bible but Jesus...
2 Kings 19: O LORD save us that all may know that You are the LORD
June 28, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBRev. Paul Hemenway, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 19. Assyria was knocking at the door of Judah, hundreds and thousands of soldiers of a well-funded military were ready for war. Hezekiah seeks the Word of the LORD from Isaiah and responds with prayer. The LORD heard this prayer was faithful to protect and keep His people. Hezekiah’s prayer (v.14-19) should be ours and we pray it today, “O LORD save us so that all kingd...
2 Kings 18: Who are you gonna trust?
June 25, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBRev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, MD, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 18. The people of Judah had a new king who “trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel.” That trust was tested when the Assyrian army attacked their cities and the Assyrian officials questioned the power and grace of God. The officials made a compelling argument to submit to their authority, the people were silent. Not silent due to fear, but a silent trust in Hezekiah and the ...
2 Kings 17: The deportation of Israel to Assyria. Lord have mercy.
June 24, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBRev. Philip Hoppe, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson, MN & St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bruno, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 17. Many times God allows destruction and trials for reasons we do not know. However the LORD clearly shows us why Israel was taken from their homeland: sin, idolatry, sacrificially offering their children, building of altars to other gods, stubbornness, and ultimately a loss of faith. These issues not only affected one person, but their fami...
2 Kings 16: There is something to fear than fear itself.
June 23, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBRev. Neil Wehmas, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, IA joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 16. You have heard it said, “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” This does have a grain of truth, but like Ahaz, we need to be reminded that it is the LORD who is our Light and our Salvation and He keeps His promises. King Ahaz feared Syria and Israel to the point that he made an alliance with Assyria. This alliance did not end well and caused Ahaz to sacrifice his...
2 Kings 15: The runaway king train for Israel has begun.
June 22, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 15. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. The kings of Israel are on a runaway train of evil kings (Zechariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, and Pekah) and even though the kings of Judah were more faithful (Azariah & Jotham), they could not officially drop all false worship. If God was patient with the evil kings, He surely will be patient with us....
2 Kings 14: Cedar trees, thistles, and wild beasts.
June 21, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBRev. Peter Burfeind, pastor of Agnus Dei Lutheran Church in Marshall, MI & Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City, MI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 14. Amaziah is now king. He follows in his fathers footsteps by seeking more power, but the desire led to defeat, trampled walls, and death by the hands of his own people. We seek power and influence in this life and it will lead to many problems. Yet, our LORD shows His power in the weakness of the cross. We seek humilit...
2 Kings 13: An end of an earthly era, but the covenant continues forever.
June 18, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBRev. Gregory Alms of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Catonsville, MD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 13. The only hero in the Bible is God. The kings, the Israelites, and even the prophet Elisha all meet their graves but today we see how God uses lowly means to show His resurrection. In all the chaos of Israel and Judah, we hear of the LORD who listens to the plea of the king. He not only listened, but answered his prayer for deliverance. Our LORD listens to us. In faith, we ...
2 Kings 12: The Lord provides for the spiritual and physical gifts of His people.
June 17, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 12. King Joash and Jehoida, the priest, worked together to help restore for the good of God’s people. After 23 years it appears there was a problem of accountability. Working together, Judah made sure that the Temple was restored and the gracious gifts were used appropriately. We pray for the same stewardship of people’s gifts and our churches to be used for His g...
2 Kings 11: Even at 7 years old, long live the King.
June 16, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBRev. Matthew Tooman, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 11. The lineage of David had to be preserved and the LORD used His people to assure that the last lineage of David, 7 year-old Joash, would become king. This is proof again that God preserves His Church and His guiding hands keeps us in His grace. When the people said, “Long live the king”, it is similar to our confession of faith, “Forever live the King of Kings”, for the ...
2 Kings 10: Jehu cleans house, but still not good enough.
June 15, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBRev. Jared Nies, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Corliss, MN, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 10. When God says “Thus says the LORD”, He means it. Sin and false worship have long lasting consequences. These consequences go beyond our generation and for those who are closest too us. Although we may not see the destruction that occurred for Ahab’s family, we get a glimpse of God’s love for us—while we deserve this kind of wrath, He took this wrath on Himself. We see th...
2 Kings 9: Finally, a king that will solve our problems.
June 14, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Bob Hiller, pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido and San Marcos, CA, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 9. God calls Jehu to be king, but just like any calling from the LORD, it will not be all unicorns and rainbows. God calls him to be a king of wrath upon Ahaziah, Joram, & Jezebel. God’s Word is faithful, even in wrath because His Law is to be followed, but thanks be to God that He has faithfully taken this wrath upon Himself. When we see the treacherous way...
2 Kings 8: God is faithful to 1,000 generations, even those in Ahab’s family
June 11, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBRev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 8. The words, “God is a jealous God to the 3rd and 4th generation of those who hate me.” from Exodus 20 were never more true. The more we hear of the family connections to the Ahab, the more sin and destruction occur. We also see the faithfulness of the LORD to the 1,000 generations of those who love Him. This is a reminder that although a generation or two of kings ...
2 Kings 6:32-7:20: The reason why we wait for the Lord!
June 10, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Tom Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church, Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 6:32-7:20. In grief the king asks “Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?” We don’t like to wait, especially in trials. For the Israelites God provided by word of lepers from the camp of the Syrians. It was almost unimaginable just days before. Through Christ goggles, we look at our own lives and see how God provides in unlikely ways which shows us why we are able to wait for the...
2 Kings 6: He even makes the iron float!
June 09, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBRev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 6. If the LORD can make iron float, surely the LORD can save me. God so loved the Israelites that even in some of the worst sins imaginable, He was patient and worked through the prophets to give people the truth. He is the LORD of hosts, He sends His angels to battle for us as He has already had the victory! “LORD God, we commend ourselves to You, our bodies, our soul and all things...
2 Kings 5:15-27: What’s the harm to ask for a few coins and a change of clothes?
June 08, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 5:15-27. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. Naaman went forward in faith and in the LORD’s peace. Gehazi moved forward trusting in what he could get from others. Elisha gives us the words we all need as His children, “Go in peace.” In His peace we move forward knowing that He is our Prince of Peace. “Lord God, fill us with Your peace so that ...
2 Kings 5:1-14: God at work in the most unexpected place.
June 07, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBRev. Dr. Thomas Egger, President of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 5:1-14. The LORD is the LORD of the lowly. God worked through a little girl and a leper, not by silver, gold, or fancy clothes, but by a few words and some water. In our world, “Might makes right.” Whoever has the most power & money wins the day, but God shows us that He works for the lowly and the lowly do great things by His Word---forgiveness, life, and salvation. “...
2 Kings 4:18-44: All is well even in poverty, barrenness, and death.
June 04, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBRev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 4:18-44. The Shunamite woman loses her son and while seeking help from Elisha she says, “All is well.” Clearly, she is grieving and in pain, but she speaks words of faith in the LORD. We pray for the same faith when going through loss and trial. Throughout chapter 4 we see how the LORD provides: gifts to live, our children, & food in famine. Ultimately it points us t...
2 Kings 4:1-17: Give me oil in my vessel, keep it flowing, flowing, flowing.
June 03, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 4:1-17. The widow had nothing but a vessel of oil. The Shunammite woman was wealthy. Yet, we all have needs and the LORD provides “all that we need to support this body and life.” God worked through Elisha for God’s people and God sends helpers in your life to provide, serve, and care for you and others. For all this generosity from God “it is our duty to thanks and praise, serve an...
2 Kings 3: The Word of the LORD was with Elisha
June 02, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Bruce Timm of Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 3. We need a preacher. Jehoram, Jehosophat, and the king of Edom went to Elisha after seven days without water because “the word of the LORD was with him.” Once again God provided: water for the thirsty, victory over enemies, and peace for the anxious. We see a stark difference from the king of Moab to Elisha. The king looked for peace by sacrificing his son to fake gods--Elisha lo...
2 Kings 2: Elijah’s ascension
June 01, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBRev. Dr. Walter Maier III, professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study II Kings 2. God continues His prophetic office from Moses to Elijah to Elisha all the way to Christ. How can we not see Christ as we see Elijah cross the Jordan and ascend to heaven? How can we not see the reality that God provides for His church even when they lose the great prophet Elijah? Elisha takes the mantle and faithfully serves...
2 Kings 1: Ahaziah had a great fall. Nobody could put him back together again.
May 31, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBRev. Matthew Clark of Ascension Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to start our study of 2 Kings. Ahaziah had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the kings’ men couldn't put Ahaziah back together again. The LORD tells us that Ahaziah “provoked the LORD to anger in every way that his father had done.” Even after seeing the great works of the LORD and unable to do anything on his own after his fall, Ahaziah looked to false gods to give him direction. The conse...
Psalm 149: Praise the LORD! Sing a new song.
May 28, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBRev. Ross Shaver of Zion Lutheran Church, Nampa, ID joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 149. Praise the LORD! Why? The LORD takes pleasure in you. He adorns, that is covers you with His righteousness and grants you salvation in His love. To pray Psalm 149 also reminds us that the battle is not done. Each day we pray to our LORD who has had the victory and gives us the two-edged sword of Law & Gospel to engage in this battle against Satan, our flesh, and sin. “O LORD, You have ...
Psalm 3: O Lord, many are rising against me.
May 27, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBRev. Bryan Stecker, Grace Lutheran Church, Nashua, NH joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 3. What would you do if you had to flee for your life because of your child? What if thousands of people are against you? Our natural reaction is to either run in fear or make a battle plan. Yet, David takes his fear and looks to the LORD. The LORD is our shield, our glory, the lifter of my head, the God who answers from on high, and He is our Salvation. “Lord Jesus Christ, as You...
Psalm 2: You are my Son; today I have begotten you
May 26, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. David Juhl of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Momence, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 2. Who has the authority? The nations or the LORD? One of the more humbling words in all of Scripture, “He who sits in the heavens laughs.” This Psalm reminds us that He has all authority and power, yet He does not use that authority to “lord it over us”, but to give us His peace. Use this Psalm for our elected officials, especially during an election campaign. He has set the King on ...
I Kings 22: Inquire of the LORD, even if 400 don’t agree.
May 25, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBRev. John Lukomski, host of “Wrestling with the Basics” joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 22. “The entire life of the Christian is a life of repentance”, Luther tells us. Ahab needed to repent, even thinking he could fool God, but the message is simple, “You can’t fool God.” It’s time to repent. We sympathize with both kings because we know we are indeed saved by God’s grace, but sin still clings to us. “O Holy Spirit, keep us in the true faith and fill us so that we may liv...
I Kings 21: If God can love Ahab, he can love me too.
May 24, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBRev. Adam Degroot, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rio Ranch, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 21. Ahab wants a vegetable garden, it seems reasonable, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to get it. One sin leads to another sin. Coveting leads to lies which leads to murder which leads to stealing which leads to a denial of the LORD. By God’s grace, Ahab was led to repentance and realizing his need for the LORD. We pray for the same. Although sin leads us to even greater sin, G...
I Kings 20: The LORD even works among evil ones.
May 21, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBRev. Dave Hinz of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids, MN joins host, Rev. Brady Finnern, to study I Kings 20. Ahab did not have a good track record, but yet the LORD still sent a prophet to him so that “you shall know that I am the LORD.” The Scriptures remind us that God provides daily bread to everyone, without prayers, even to all evil people. If He provides and comes to unbelieving people, that means He also will come to You. He comes to You to bring comfort but also to remind You t...
I Kings 19: The battle is done, but the war continues.
May 20, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 19. Why in the world is Elijah afraid? He saw the LORD have the victory over 850 prophets, but now Queen Jezebel threatens his life and he runs? It is clear that although the battle was done, the war continued on. Elijah saw what we all see: sin continually seems to prevail. In his frustrations and weakness, the LORD provided Elijah with what he needed (bread, water,...
I Kings 18:19-46: Baal vs. Yahweh at high noon. May the true God win!
May 19, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBRev. Dennis McFadden of Fort Wayne, Indiana joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 18. It is like a good old western film, “Meet me at high noon and we will see who comes out victorious.” Elijah has called the 850 prophets of false gods for a showdown against the LORD. What Ahab and others didn’t understand was that a blind, deaf, and mute gods can not give forgiveness or salvation no matter how long you pray or sacrifice yourself. Elijah challenges us to not limp between two opin...
I Kings 18:1-19: The Word of the LORD came to Elijah.
May 18, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran, Hartford, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 18:1-19. “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” These words from John the baptist rings in our ears as we see the persistent lack of repentance from Ahab. Even after 3 years and six months of drought, Ahab refuses to turn to the LORD. Elijah comes back on the scene with a confrontation, much like a good Western film, and they are about to meet up on Mt. Carmel---850 vs. 1, many gods vs...
I Kings 17: The LORD will provide.
May 17, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBRev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 17. Elijah was in a drought, famine, and presented with death and the LORD provided. He provided sustenance at the beaks of ravens, food with a small amount of flour and oil, and a resurrection of a boy. In the same way, the LORD provides for us “with all that I need to support this body and life.” We pray for faith to trust that His promises are true, especially know...
1 Kings 15 & 16: The Biblical version of the Hatfields and McCoys.
May 14, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBRev. Keith Lingsch of Grace Lutheran Church, Naples, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 15 & 16. The common words of these chapters, “And he walked in all the sins that his father did before him.” Reminds us of how many sins are so easy to follow, especially when modeled by our family. These sins led to more brokenness, war with other nations, and idolatry. The main issue for all the kings was a lack of faith in Yahweh to provide. We have the issue: a lack of faith. We ad...
1 Kings 14: This is not going well for Jeroboam and Rehoboam.
May 13, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Tom Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 14. It does not end well for the kings of Israel and Judah. Their sins followed them and it affected others. Without our ascended Lord Jesus, our ending is no different than that of Jeroboam’s people, but in repentance and faith in Christ, we are deemed worthy to be with Him. Our trust is not in any king like Jeroboam or Rehoboam, but in the King of Kings who we give thanks this As...
1 Kings 13: Even if an angel from heaven should preach a different message, let him be accursed.
May 12, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 13. Whose word has authority? A prophet? A king? A man of God? The only word that had authority in chapter 13 is the Word of the LORD. We see the Word powerfully bring restoration and He invites us to return to Him for His forgiving healing and mercy. Only one man has ALWAYS spoken the truth, always spoke the Word of the LORD, and carried His cross even to death---our true Prophet, P...
1 Kings 12: A Kingdom divided from the LORD shall not stand.
May 11, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 12. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. The kingdom of Israel was no longer divided. Although it was a long time coming, it grieved the people and us to see. It shows us the division that can occur in any place (work, home, & church). This division is true in our relationship with the LORD. True unity with God only comes through Christ’s death ...
1 Kings 11: How quickly the mighty fall.
May 10, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBRev. Warren Woerth of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 11. Well, that escalated quickly! Solomon goes from praying and giving praises to the LORD with all the riches in the kingdom to a complete denial of the one, True God. This is a humbling reminder to all of us that our lives are of repentance and asking the LORD to incline our hearts back to Him. “Lord Jesus Christ, You have saved us, not by silver or gold, but by Your holy, pr...
1 Kings 10: Great wealth brings great responsibility. Lord have mercy.
May 07, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBRev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 10. The LORD had greatly blessed Solomon with wisdom, wealth, and faithful servants. The word had gotten out around the nations, even over 1,000 miles away. The nations held Solomon in high regard and it seemed as if he and the Israelites were unstoppable. As we know that “the love of money is the root of all evil”, we can almost predict that a fall was inevitable. W...
1 Kings 9: The LORD appeared to Solomon
May 06, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 9. The LORD appeared to Solomon a second time, I Kings 3:5 was the first. He brings beautiful words of promise, “I have heard your prayer”, “I will be putting my name there forever”, and in faith, “I will establish your throne over Israel forever.” Yet, there is a big “IF” inserted. If he is not faithful, there will be destruction, slavery, and disaster. The LORD shows ...
1 Kings 8:54-66: The LORD blesses through Solomon
May 05, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBRev. David Fleming, associate pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Executive Director of Spiritual Care with DOXOLOGY, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 8:54-66. Learn more about DOXOLOGY and the Respite Retreats for pastors at doxology.us. Solomon blessed and made peace offerings for God’s people. He asked the LORD to be with them, to keep them in the faith, and that the Word may be near to them. This is our prayer for ourselves, our families, and...
1 Kings 8:22-53: It’s time to pray.
May 04, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V Shalom, St. Louis, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern of Messiah Lutheran, Sartell, MN to study 1 Kings 8:22-53. It’s time to pray. Solomon stood before the Lord’s altar with all of Israel and pleaded with the LORD. He asked for the Lord’s mercy to help them be faithful as He was faithful, faith for the unbelievers, forgiveness when we sin, and providence in all trials (especially in famine, pestilence, blight, drought, and battle). We ask the ...
1 Kings 8:1-21: The presence of God who keeps His promises
May 03, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBRev. Jason Shockman of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Salem, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 8:1-21. The temple is ready. The ark of the covenant is in the Holy Place and leaders and many nations gather to see the place that God would dwell. Solomon reminds the people that it is the LORD that keeps HIs promises and they are able to see God’s handiwork that brings hope for the future. We pray for the same reflection to remember that God keeps His promises and we ca...