Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ezekiel 14:1-23. When certain elders of Israel appear before Ezekiel to ask him a question, the LORD reveals to His prophet the true intentions of their hearts. These men are idolaters at heart; therefore, they deserve and should not expect any answer from the LORD. Yet the LORD does speak to them through His prophet; He gives them a word that speaks judgment against their idolatry and calls them to repentance. He will have His people know that He is the LORD; He will even use deceptive prophets to His end to bring His people back to Himself. His people must know that Jerusalem will be destroyed; even the presence of three of the greatest Old Testament saints will not save the city. The LORD will prove Himself just in His actions toward Jerusalem. This serves as another call to the people to know the LORD and to return to Him in true repentance and faith before it is too late. “The Faithful Watc