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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: Genesis 14:1-24: Warrior Abram and Melchizedek
Description: 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.Â
Rev. Mark Squire, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy A...