Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio

The Rev. Timothy Barkett, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City, AZ, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 16.Just two months ago, the Israelites were floundering under the harsh and brutal treatment of their Egyptian slavedrivers. Now, hungry and wandering, they look back fondly on the same experience, wishing they were still around the pots of meat. How short was their memory! God hears their grumbling against him, but he is merciful to them and provides for them bread from heaven.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Sean Daenzer, the Director of Worship for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 15.God has given his people victory over the Pharaoh’s army. Their bodies now lay buried under the waters of the Red Sea, through which Israel walked across on dry ground. The people have been through much. Four hundred years of slavery were ended by the hand of God in powerful and miraculous ways. The Israelites celebrate with song but is it appropriate for them to dance on the graves of their enemies?It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 14.God has taken his people the long way to the promised land through the wilderness. Pharaoh perceives that they are lost and decides to chase after them. While the Hebrews cry out in fear that they will meet their end at the hand of Pharaoh’s army, Moses assures them, “YHWH will fight for you, and you have only to be silent” (v. 14). God uses the Red Sea as a weapon against Pharaoh and as a means of salvation for his people.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Jesse Baker, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Hardwick, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 13.God has spared the first born of the Hebrews from the 10th and final plague and, in return, he now charges that every person and animal to first open the womb are to be consecrated to him. He ratifies the annual feast of Unleavened bread, which connects the people to the Passover. God then leads the people in pillars of cloud and fire across the wilderness, but why is he taking them the long way to the promised land?It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Dr. John Brunner, pastor emeritus and former District President of the Eastern District LCMS, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 12:29-51.This section concludes the narrative which began in chapter 11. Namely, the 10th and final plague is completed, YHWH is fully victorious over the false gods of the Egyptians, and Pharaoh lets the Hebrews go. Israel’s 430 years of sojourning in Egypt have come to an end and Moses is vindicated. Unleavened bread appears again as a sign, this time of haste. Will there now be no more hardships for God’s people?It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 12:1-28.Happy New Year! God tells Moses and Aaron, “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you.” (v. 2) While chapter 12 will ultimately describe the final plague—the death of the firstborn—before and after Moses relays instructions regarding the Passover. The blood of a lamb which causes death to pass over God’s people points to the blood of The Lamb, Jesus Christ.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Dr. Vernon Wendt, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Missionary-at-Large in Richmond, KY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 11.“Yet one more plague,” God tells Moses. One final blow to Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt. One final display of YHWH’s sovereignty over the world. Moses delivers this message to Pharaoh, but his heart is still hardened. The last plague is coming: the death of the firstborn. After this, God promises that not only will Pharaoh let the people go, he will beg them to leave. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Dr. Burnell Eckardt, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kewanee, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 10.God continues to get glory over the gods of Egypt. Now with plagues of locusts and darkness, these hardships affect the common Egyptians while leaving the Hebrews relatively unaffected. Even Pharaoh's servants urge him to compromise, but he still wants to do things on his own terms instead of submitting to the one true God. Will Pharaoh finally let God’s people go?It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 9.Pharoah’s heart is still hardened. Moses’ plea to Pharoah that he free the Hebrew people is ignored. God sends three more plagues. This time, the death of Egyptian livestock—the first plague which brings death. Then a plague of painful sores and boils followed by hail and fire which destroys the crops. Pharoah seems to repent, but does he mean it? It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 8.God now sends three more plagues. Each one, like the first, involves something sacred to the Egyptians. God continues to demonstrate his power over the false gods of Pharaoh. Now involving frogs, gnats, and flies, these pests also inflict discomfort on the people of the land. Will the people’s opinion of pharaoh be swayed? Will the pharaoh finally relent and let God’s people go? Uhm, no.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.