Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Chris Hull, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Jeremiah 25:15-29. The LORD gives the cup of His wrath to Jeremiah in order that His prophet would make the nations drink it. Jeremiah does as the LORD instructs and lists the nations near and far who will drink the LORD’s wrath. The list begins with the people of God in Judah; they are not exempt from the LORD’s fury. The list ends with the king of Babylon; even as he is the chosen instrument for the LORD’s wrath, he will not escape it. Everyone must drink from the cup of the LORD’s wrath; the holy God must punish sin. His voice roars and is inescapable by both leaders and people. The only respite comes from the LORD Himself, as He sends His Son, Jesus Christ. The Savior is the One who has drained the cup of the LORD’s cup to the dregs in our place. Only those who take refuge in Him by faith are spared the LORD’s wrath and instead are graciously given to drink from the cup of His blessing. “A Time to Dest