Lot’s choice to go toward Sodom and Gomorrah quickly brings trouble when Lot and his household are captured during a war between various kings. When Abram hears of his nephew’s plight, he organizes his household to come to the rescue, bringing blessing to pagan kings along the way. When Abram returns, the king of Salem, Melchizedek, blesses Abram and receives a gift from the patriarch. Whereas the king of Sodom shows himself wily regarding the spoils of war, Abram shows himself above reproach. 

Rev. Mark Squire, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 14:1-24. 

To learn more about Immanuel in St. Ansgar, visit immanuelsta.org.

“In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head. 

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. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org