Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. David Appold, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Paducah, KY, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Hebrews 10:1-18. The sacrifices commanded in the law were a shadow of the fulfillment Christ has brought. Their constant repetition was a regular reminder of sins; the blood of bulls and goats were powerless on their own to forgive sins. That's why Christ came, in fulfillment of Psalm 40, not to sacrifice more animals, but to offer up His own body on the cross to sanctify us. Jesus has made this sacrifice once for all, which means that the forgiveness of our sins is accomplished, as Jeremiah 31 had foretold. “The New Covenant in Christ” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Hebrews. The book of Hebrews is best understood as a sermon preached to those who have gathered for the Divine Service, exhorting them to continued faithfulness to Jesus. As the Son of God and our Brother, Jesus is both our exalted King and faithful High Priest who is truly present with us so that we migh