Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Jason M. Kaspar, pastor at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in La Grange, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 16:1-18. The parable Jesus tells about an unjust steward is challenging. Focusing on the mercy of the master is a helpful key to understand the parable consistently with the rest of Holy Scripture. In his actions, the dishonest manager banks shrewdly on the master’s merciful reputation among his debtors. Similarly, Jesus’ disciples should use their money and possessions with a view toward their Lord’s mercy. They can freely give of their money and possessions to those in need because their Father has given freely to them an even greater gift, the Word of God. The Pharisees see this as foolishness, and their opposition to Jesus grows from grumbling to scoffing. Jesus confronts their self-justification with the Law of God, which stands true for all people. “The Beloved Physician’s Orderly Account” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Gospel according to St. Luke.