Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Sam Wirgau, pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 26:20-35. As the Passover meal approaches, Jesus continues to direct the events. He knows what is happening, and He goes forward willingly to save sinners. He declares to His disciples that one of them will betray Him. Though they all would feign greatness, Jesus reiterates that one of those who has eaten with Him will betray Him. Worse still, woe is declared to this one because he will never return from his evil deed in faith to the Lord. Judas reveals himself to be the one when he addresses Jesus as a mere rabbi. Such betrayal does not deter Jesus, however. He gives to His sinful disciples, those who are about to desert Him, the most precious meal. Jesus gives exactly what He says. With the bread, He gives His Body. With the wine, He gives His Blood. Even as the night progresses and Jesus informs the Eleven that they will all fall away, including three denials from Peter, this precious gift of