Thy Strong Word From Kfuo Radio

The Rev. William Orr, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Ann, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 32. The people felt as though Moses was taking a long time to come down from Mount Sinai. What was YHWH saying to him? Had he even survived his encounter with the God who brought the plagues upon the Egyptians? Would he ever return? Their doubts led them to apostasy, and, in an act of great shame and sin, they created for themselves an idol and credited it with their redemption from slavery. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Nathanial Brown, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Correll, MN; Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham, MN; and Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 31. YHWH reveals to Moses who he has chosen to construct the tabernacle. Men to whom God has given the skill to be craftsmen. Then the importance of keeping the Sabbath, first ordained during creation, is emphasized for the benefit of God’s people. God is so serious about keeping the sabbath that failure to do so came with the penalty of death. Does this still apply today? It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Brandt Hoffman, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church and School in Coos Bay, OR, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 30. God gives Moses detailed instructions for the construction of the altar of incense, which will go inside the tabernacle; the bronze basin just outside the tent; and rules concerning incense and anointing oil. It’s also in this section that God commands a census tax—atonement money, as it is written—of a half shekel to be contributed as an offering. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 29. Turning from the detailed description of the vestments in the last chapter, God now reveals to Moses his will for how Aaron and the priests will be consecrated and ordained for their vocation. God commands that every person and thing used in worship of him is to be set apart and made holy. This section ends with a preview of what Aaron and the priests will actually do in their service. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. David Duke, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane, NY and adjunct professor of Old Testament at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catherines, ON, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 28. With the tabernacle’s design established, God’s instructions now focus on the adornment of the priests. Aaron and his sons are appointed as priests and this chapter details the intricate and ornate ceremonial garments they are to wear. Why is God so concerned with having men set apart for priesthood and why are their vestments so intricate? For glory and beauty! It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 27. God continues to give his instructions to Moses regarding the construction of the Tabernacle. Our attention shifts from the holy of holies to the bronze altar and outer courtyard where the altar of sacrifice was located. This section ends with God’s command that the people supply pure olive oil for a lamp to burn continually in the tent of meeting, tended to by the priests. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Ben Dose, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia, IA, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 26. The Tabernacle, or mishkan in Hebrew, is the portable sanctuary the Israelites used during their journey to the promised land. They would disassemble it every time they moved and reassembled where they stopped. Like its furnishings, God had specific instructions regarding the construction of the Tabernacle itself. This is part one. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 25. Moses is up on the mountain as YHWH gives him instructions on how to build the Tabernacle, God’s portable, temporary dwelling on earth until King Solomon would build the Temple. The instructions continue through chapter 31, but here we hear about God’s design for some of the furnishings for the Tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the Table of Bread, and the golden lampstand. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 24. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. The one, true God has been giving Moses alone the statutes and laws his people will follow. Now, God summons key men and elders from among the people to come worship on the mountain, but from afar. Moses descends to relay God’s covenant to the all the people who unanimously agree to abide by it. The matter is sealed by a sacrifice. Then Moses enters the cloud and stormy presence of YHWH for 40 days and 40 nights. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Park, LCMS Theological Educator in Taiwan, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 23:10-33. God continues to lay down the law through his servant Moses. Now the subject is that of sabbath regulations and three annual observances: the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Harvest, and the Festival of Ingathering. This section ends with God’s promise to protect his people as they make their way toward Caanan. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Jacob Benson, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lovell, WY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 22:16-23:9.  Social justice has become a buzzword today, but God’s concern for his people and for upholding justice has always been present. In this text, we are treated to more laws God bestowed upon his people to protect the sanctity of marriage, the purity of worship, and the dignity of their fellow man. Do the morals which underly these laws still apply today?  It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 21:33-22:15.  In this section, God’s laws and statutes now involve the issue of property rights and restitution. It shows that God is not only concerned about the spiritual welfare of his people, but how they deal with one another. These verses are also important for demonstrating that while all things are from God, having possessions and the concept of private property is not foreign to the Bible.  It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby, KS, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 20:22-21:32.  The 10 Commandments formed the core of God’s law. Now, YHWH lays down more regulations, which take the form of case studies to help future judges decide disputes. This particular code deals with slavery and servitude. God is by no means giving his blessing upon the practice of slavery, he had just redeemed his people from servitude to the Egyptians, so how do we understand God’s purpose in regulating it?  It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’ Shalom in St. Louis, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 20. We have come to, arguably, the most well-known event in Exodus. It at least ties with the sending of the plagues! As every catechumen should know, Exodus 20 is where we find God delivering his commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai. These 10 Commandments, as they’ve come to be known, represent the core of God’s law. Why are there different numberings among Christians? Do we still follow them today?  It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. James Stefanic, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Marshall, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 19.  Three months into the Israelites' journey, they now find themselves at the foot of Mount Sinai, also known as Mt. Horeb, where God first appeared to Moses in the burning bush. Now God intends to make a covenant with the people. But there are preparations to be made, people to be consecrated, and God gives a warning that they must not come too close.  It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Chris Biernacki, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Florence, AL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 18. Moses is the intermediary between God and the people. In many ways, this is incredibly taxing on Moses who must continually lead, teach, and advise the Israelites. He spends his days settling disputes according to God’s will, but his father-in-law Jethro sees a better way. Jethro advises Moses to appoint administrators or judges to help ease the burden of his leadership. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. John Bussman, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cullman, AL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 17. We return along with the Israelites back to Rephidim, a location that would one day be known as the place where Israel put God to the test: Massah and Meribah. In the last chapter, they grumbled and received heavenly bread. In this chapter, they grumble again because they lack water! But what is Moses supposed to do, get water from a stone? Yes. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Timothy Barkett, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City, AZ, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 16. Just two months ago, the Israelites were floundering under the harsh and brutal treatment of their Egyptian slavedrivers. Now, hungry and wandering, they look back fondly on the same experience, wishing they were still around the pots of meat. How short was their memory! God hears their grumbling against him, but he is merciful to them and provides for them bread from heaven. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Sean Daenzer, the Director of Worship for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 15. God has given his people victory over the Pharaoh’s army. Their bodies now lay buried under the waters of the Red Sea, through which Israel walked across on dry ground. The people have been through much. Four hundred years of slavery were ended by the hand of God in powerful and miraculous ways. The Israelites celebrate with song but is it appropriate for them to dance on the graves of their enemies? It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 14. God has taken his people the long way to the promised land through the wilderness. Pharaoh perceives that they are lost and decides to chase after them. While the Hebrews cry out in fear that they will meet their end at the hand of Pharaoh’s army, Moses assures them, “YHWH will fight for you, and you have only to be silent” (v. 14). God uses the Red Sea as a weapon against Pharaoh and as a means of salvation for his people. It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.