Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Sam Beltz, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Oskaloosa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 11:1-10. Isaiah preached on the cusp of events of cosmic upheaval for Israel and Judah. Although their times may not have seemed all that bad, the prophet calls them to recognize the coming destruction, repent, and look to the LORD alone for hope. The LORD promises to act for His people’s salvation through the shoot of the stump of Jesse. He will be a King perfectly anointed with the Holy Spirit; He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will preach the Word of God, by which He will rule in true righteousness and faithfulness. His reign will be entirely different than what any human being expects; under His reign, creation will be restored in ways that seem absurd to our imagination. This signal for all peoples is fulfilled in Jesus’ death on the cross, by which He draws people from all nations to Himself. “Advent with the Prophets” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Old T