Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Jeremiah 43:1-13. Just as Jeremiah expected, the remnant of Judah rejected the LORD’s command to remain in the Promised Land. In an effort to avoid God’s Word, they accuse Jeremiah of being a liar and Baruch of intending to betray them to the Babylonians. These far-flung accusations reveal just how far sinners will go to reject God’s Word and act as god themselves. Afraid that Jeremiah and Baruch will inform on them to the Babylonians, the remnant of Judah flees to Egypt, yet they cannot escape the LORD or His Word. In Egypt, Jeremiah is given another action prophecy. He buries two stones as a sign that Nebuchadnezzar will come as God’s servant to bring judgment upon the idolatry of Egypt. This text calls the Church to forsake any idols in order to remain a light to the nations and continue steadfastly in her intercessory role on behalf of the world. “A Time to Destroy and a Time to Build” is a mini-s