Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 18:31-43.
Jesus continues with unbroken focus on His journey toward Jerusalem. He reiterates to His disciples the necessity that He go there in order to fulfill the Scriptures. There He will be handed over to the Gentiles to suffer the deepest humiliation and most gruesome death. Though the cross looks horrific to human eyes, the divine beauty is seen through Jesus’ blood. The disciples are unable to see this truth now, but the miracle Jesus accomplishes in giving the blind man his sight indicates that their eyes will one day be opened. The blind man identifies Jesus as the true King of Israel who has come to show mercy, and mercy is precisely what He receives from the Savior through faith.
“The Beloved Physician’s Orderly Account” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Gospel according to St. Luke. The Evangelist wrote his well-researched account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection so that Theophilus would have certainty concerning the things he had been taught. As we still read the Word of God recorded by St. Luke, our gracious Lord gives us that same certainty that Jesus is our Savior.
Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen.
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