Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. John Bussman, pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cullman, AL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ezekiel 6:1-14. In the plains of Babylon, memories of the mountains of Israel brought yearning memories to mind for the exiles. Yet Ezekiel is told to preach against the mountains of Israel, for these high places were often the site of idolatrous worship. The prophet speaks with biting sarcasm concerning these idols, referring to them as excrement. Those who trust in such worthlessness will find themselves slain along with their powerless idols. Whether by sword, famine, or pestilence, the LORD will execute His judgment upon His people, and their idols will show themselves entirely unable to rescue from death. Yet the LORD once again promises that He will keep for Himself a remnant. He will bring all of this about so that people will know that He is the LORD, the only true God. “The Faithful Watchman” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Ezekiel. Just when Ezekiel should