Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio

Rev. Ben Meyer of Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburry, OH joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 13:1-16.Let brotherly love continue. We see the love of Christ who was brought outside the camp to sanctify us. From His love we extend mercy through hospitality, visits to those in prison, keeping the marriage bed pure, caring for our spiritual leaders, and bringing our praises to the LORD. All the changes and chances of life make these commandments seem overwhelming, but we remember that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever and He is our helper---what can the world do to me? “Lord God, may Your love from the cross lead us to have brother love continue forever. We know that You are on our side and a better city awaits, help us to follow Your commands in freedom and joy. In Christ, Amen”

Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 12:18-29.The author brings us back to Mt. Sinai to see God, without Christ, who even Moses feared. Yet, in Christ, we do draw near to a God not in fear of damnation, but a God who brings us to the heavenly places to receive His heavenly blessings of forgiveness. The shaking on Mt. Sinai shows us of the final “shakedown” at the end, but have joy, His kingdom in Christ can never be shaken. O Come let us worship Him. “Lord God, thank You for the better covenant by Christ’s blood so that we can listen and with confidence trust in Your promises. Amen”

Rev. Keith Lingsch of Grace Lutheran Church in Naples, FL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 12:1-17.Jesus took our sin, shame, and hostility. Therefore, look to Him. Therefore do not grow weary or fainthearted. Therefore lift up your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees. Therefore make straight paths. He has called you sons, even though He disciplines us, He does it for our good and to share in His holiness. Therefore strive for peace, live a moral life, & receive the grace of God for it was Christ’s joy to take Your shame on the cross and today! “Lord God, we thank You for the saints of old that surround us today and fix our eyes on the same Jesus that we may receive His holiness and be strong in Him. Lord have mercy. Amen”

Rev. Shawn Kumm of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Cody, Wyoming joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 11:29-40.By faith in Christ we move forward. The author ends chapter eleven by highlighting the “heroes of the faith”, well-known or short-lived in the Bible and connects us together to the LORD. Gideon had the victory. Samson died. David was immoral. Rahab was a prostitute. Some were resurrected. Some were persecuted. We are together knowing that He there is a heavenly, better country awaiting for us on account of His cross. “Lord God, keep us in Christ. As Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, Sarah, and Abraham believed the promise we have the assurance of God’s salvation in Christ. Keep us in this promise. In Him, Amen”

Rev. Sam Powell of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Jefferson City, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 11:13-28.Without faith it is impossible to please God. The patriarchs and matriarchs were strangers on this earth waiting for a Messiah, we can feel the same realities as we wait for Jesus’ second coming. We wait like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses in this broken world for the Messiah to come, knowing that He not only knows us but is not ashamed of us by preparing a city in heaven. “O Holy Spirit, keep us with Christ in faith. Help us as we wait for the Second coming, as the patriarchs of old, to eagerly anticipate the heavenly Jerusalem to come. In Christ, Amen.”

Rev. Dave Hinz of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the great chapter of faith, Hebrews 11.“It’s a great time to be a Christian.” The author reminds the Hebrews that there is always hope, although many of the promises are not seen, our LORD has worked faith in the saints and they lived in that faith. He has worked that same Christ-centered faith in you and He helps us to live like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, & Sarah. To have faith in Christ is to have hope of the eternal gifts while knowing that He strengthens us today with His heavenly gifts of grace. “Lord God, point us forward to the hope of heavenly glory by showing us the saints of old who had faith in the same promises. As they lived as people of faith, help us to live the same in the promises of Christ. Lord have mercy. Amen”

Rev. Benjamin Dose of Zion Lutheran Church, Arcadia, IA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 10:19-39.We all desire our loved ones to be confident. The author shows the Hebrews what it means to be confident as Christians: Christ has washed you clean by His blood and invites You near. This hope leads us to be with other Christians around His gifts in worship and to hold fast to Him through trial. Go to church, saints of our LORD, for the Day is drawing near. “Lord God, by the curtain of Christ’s flesh, we can confidently come to You without fear. Help us to walk with You, even through trial, and to extend compassion to others. In Him, Amen”

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of “Wrestling with the Basics” joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 10.Jesus has done it all. You have been sanctified, made holy, by the final, once and for all sacrifice of Christ and He remembers our sins no more. The author repeats himself with this message throughout the book because we forget it! “Lord Jesus Christ, by Your final sacrifice I am holy and accepted by God the Father, fill us with this grace so that we may rest in Your unending peace each day. In Your name, Amen”

Rev. David Boisclar of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 9.A clear conscience is like looking through a clear window so that we see what is really outside. A seared conscience is like looking through a fogged up window where we can not see the full picture. By the blood of Christ, our High Priest, He gives us a clear conscience to fully see the love, grace, and forgiveness in Him. “Lord God, in You we know that Christ is our mediator and our salvation has been won. Grant us a clear conscience before You, fill us with Your peace, so that we may rest in Your full forgiveness. In Him, Amen”

Rev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 9:1-10.The author brings us back to the Tabernacle to show us Christ. As it has been said, “The Old Testament concealed—New Testament revealed.” Jesus says “I am the bread of life”, “I am the Light of the World”, “the temple”, and “this is my body and blood.” We hear these words and better understand that the bread of presence, the washings, the lampstand, the mercy seat, the sacrifices by the High priest IS CHRIST. The rituals of the Jewish people were pointing to Christ, but they did not give a clear conscience. It is only by Christ’s work & sacrifice where a worshiper receives full peace. “Lord God, the Prince of Peace, grant us Your peace as we see all the washings, sacrifices, buildings, and rituals knowing that You have done all the work of our salvation and still takes care of us. In Christ, Amen”