A Listener Supported Broadcast Ministry of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Listen to Rev. Kenneth Bomberger give meditations on the day’s scripture lessons.
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Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day's Daily Lectionary New Testament text.
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Wrestling With the Basics (WWB) a humorous approach to Bible Study hosted by Rev. John Lukomski and Rev. Matt Clark.
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Thy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Thy Strong Word is hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, and graciously underwritten by the Lutheran Heritage Foundation.
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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. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.
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Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations.
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As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
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Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, in an in-depth study of the book of Romans with Rev. Dr. David Smith, former senior pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org.
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Have you scrolled through your podcasts, searching for one that catches your ear - a place you can escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with your Lutheran sisters? Look no further! Join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge, a podcast oasis for you, dear sisters, to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. And on the way out, we’ll check your lipstick. The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is produced by KFUO Radio and available wherever you get ...
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Challenge your theological synapses with Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, Pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, CA, as he examines curious topics to excite the imagination, equip the mind, and comfort the soul with God’s ordering of the world in the Law and Gospel.
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World Lutheran News Digest is an audio news magazine bringing you a look at significant events in worldwide Lutheranism.
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20251209131007-2025-12-09_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File For seven centuries, the promise of Immanuel (God with us) born to a virgin seemed forgotten. In part 2 of our special 12-part series, the silence breaks: not in a royal palace, but in the backwater town of Nazareth. The angel Gabriel announ…
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For seven centuries, the promise of Immanuel (God with us) born to a virgin seemed forgotten. In part 2 of our special 12-part series, the silence breaks: not in a royal palace, but in the backwater town of Nazareth. The angel Gabriel announces that the wait is over to a young virgin, Mary, who will conceive by the Holy Spirit, ultimately fulfillin…
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What happens when we die, and what is eternal life? The Rev. James Huenink (Pastor of First Lutheran Church in El Cajon, CA) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 8 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about some worldly visions of the human's purpose and what happens after or in death, the ideas of ongoing progression and material despair, wh…
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St. Paul encourages the Thessalonians to abound more and more in the way that they are walking according to the word of God. His will for their lives is holiness, which He gives to His people. Such holiness manifests itself in the lives of Christians through chastity, purity, and self-control. Because we know God, we do not live as the pagans do. I…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings.Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]…
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The Rev. Ben Maton gives today's sermonette based on 1 John 3:1-24.Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]
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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 24:1-28.Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].
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God’s name is holy, and we are to proclaim His Word faithfully and live holy lives according to it. We not only watch our language but intentionally use our words to call upon God’s Name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. “Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven!” We ask the LORD to keep us from speaking unholy words that do not glo…
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This week's program looks at Luke 23: how weeping can lead to blessing.Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]
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How do imagination, poetry, and fantasy literature like of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis help us deepen our faith in Christ? Sarah sits down with esteemed poet Malcolm Guite in this special Wild Card episode (recorded on location at the Getty Sing! Conference) for a conversation full of delightful storytelling, brilliant insight into the Christian …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20251209115238-2025-12-09_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. James Baumgartner gives today’s sermon based on Malachi 3:1-5, 4:1-6a. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/arme…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20251209114658-2025-12-09_CH.mp3 Download Audio File What happens when we die, and what is eternal life? The Rev. James Huenink (Pastor of First Lutheran Church in El Cajon, CA) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 8 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about some worldly visions of the human…
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Sharper Iron — Yearning for the Day of Christ’s Returning – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8: Holiness Is God’s Will for Us
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20251209113532-2025-12-09_SI.mp3 Download Audio File St. Paul encourages the Thessalonians to abound more and more in the way that they are walking according to the word of God. His will for their lives is holiness, which He gives to His people. Such holiness manifests itself in the lives of Chris…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20251209112850-2025-12-09_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20251209112335-MP_Dec_09_2025.mp3 Download Audio File The Rev. Ben Maton gives today’s sermonette based on 1 John 3:1-24. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listene…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20251208132814-2025-12-08_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File When King Ahaz faced the terrifying prospect of war, his heart shook “as the trees of the forest shake before the wind.” Desperate for security, he sought political alliances rather than divine promises. But God’s answer to national crisis w…
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When King Ahaz faced the terrifying prospect of war, his heart shook "as the trees of the forest shake before the wind." Desperate for security, he sought political alliances rather than divine promises. But God’s answer to national crisis wasn't a military strategy; it was a child, born of a Virgin—Immanuel. In part 1 of a special 12-part series c…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20251208115713-2025-12-08_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Dr. John Sias gives today’s sermon based on Luke 21:25-36. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >> …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20251208162332-2025-12-08b_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How does LAMP bring Jesus’ love to remote places in Canada? The Rev. Dr. Steven D. Schave (LAMP Executive Director) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Lord is working in the remote places of North America through LAMP, the outcome of the…
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How does LAMP bring Jesus' love to remote places in Canada? The Rev. Dr. Steven D. Schave (LAMP Executive Director) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the Lord is working in the remote places of North America through LAMP, the outcome of the 55 for 55 Initiative, what led to the initiative's success, the challenges they overcame during this ini…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20251208161712-2025-12-08a_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How does St. Paul’s Lutheran in Des Peres, MO celebrate Christmas? Matthew Gerhardt (Kantor, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, Des Peres, MO) joins Andy and Sarah to share about St. Paul’s as our Church of the Week, including a history of t…
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How does St. Paul's Lutheran in Des Peres, MO celebrate Christmas? Matthew Gerhardt (Kantor, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School, Des Peres, MO) joins Andy and Sarah to share about St. Paul's as our Church of the Week, including a history of the tradition of Lessons and Carols, how Lessons and Carols became a part of the seasonal traditions at St…
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Sharper Iron — Yearning for the Day of Christ’s Returning – 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13: Good News from Timothy
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20251208113555-2025-12-08_SI.mp3 Download Audio File Timothy’s report concerning the faith and love of the Thessalonians brings joy and comfort to Paul, enlivening him for continued apostolic ministry. He returns thanks to God in his ongoing prayers for the Thessalonians in his time away from them…
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Timothy’s report concerning the faith and love of the Thessalonians brings joy and comfort to Paul, enlivening him for continued apostolic ministry. He returns thanks to God in his ongoing prayers for the Thessalonians in his time away from them, even as he longs to return to them. Paul commends the Thessalonians into the care of the Triune God, pr…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20251208112635-2025-12-08_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings.Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20251208112058-MP_Dec_08_2025.mp3 Download Audio File The Hon. Rev. Scot Kerns gives today’s sermonette based on 1 John 2:15-29. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: …
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The Hon. Rev. Scot Kerns gives today's sermonette based on 1 John 2:15-29.Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/stpaul-des-peres-bible-study/20251208111441-2025-12-07_SPBS.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 24:1-28. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdespere…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20251205113101-MP_Dec_07_2025.mp3 Download Audio File The Rev. Sam Powell gives today’s sermonette based on 1 John 1:1-2:14. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: list…
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The Rev. Sam Powell gives today's sermonette based on 1 John 1:1-2:14.Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/concord-matters/20251205155154-2025-12-06_CM.mp3 Download Audio File God’s name is holy, and we are to proclaim His Word faithfully and live holy lives according to it. We not only watch our language but intentionally use our words to call upon God’s Name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. “Help …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20251205132028-2025-12-06_WWB.mp3 Download Audio File This week’s program looks at Luke 23: how weeping can lead to blessing. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Subm…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20251205112711-MP_Dec_06_2025.mp3 Download Audio File The Rev. Samuel Wirgau gives today’s sermonette based on 2 Peter 3:1-18. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: li…
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The Rev. Samuel Wirgau gives today's sermonette based on 2 Peter 3:1-18.Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20251205125135-2025-12-05_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File This special Advent edition of “Headlines” features three rounds of Advent and Christmas-themed news stories, with two fabricated by the host and one real headline. The guest’s challenge is to identify the real story, which serves as a sprin…
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This special Advent edition of “Headlines” features three rounds of Advent and Christmas-themed news stories, with two fabricated by the host and one real headline. The guest’s challenge is to identify the real story, which serves as a springboard for a deeper theological discussion. The conversation weaves together humor, insight, and reflections …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/lutheran-ladies-lounge/20251205133830-LLL_Ep323.mp3 Download Audio File How do imagination, poetry, and fantasy literature like of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis help us deepen our faith in Christ? Sarah sits down with esteemed poet Malcolm Guite in this special Wild Card episode (recorded on location at the Ge…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20251205110418-2025-12-05_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe gives today’s sermon based on Luke 3:7-18. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >>…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20251205104313-2025-12-05_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How are church work students formed at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP)? The Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich (President of Concordia University, St. Paul) and Breana Winnes (Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Concordia University, St…
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How are church work students formed at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP)? The Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich (President of Concordia University, St. Paul) and Breana Winnes (Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Concordia University, St. Paul) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what they love about what th…
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Sharper Iron — Yearning for the Day of Christ’s Returning – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5: Face to Face
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20251205095413-2025-12-05_SI.mp3 Download Audio File Paul tells the Thessalonians of his great desire to return to see them in person and notes that Satan is the one who hindered such a joyful reunion. As Paul looks forward to the Last Day, he knows that the Thessalonians are a source of great joy…
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Paul tells the Thessalonians of his great desire to return to see them in person and notes that Satan is the one who hindered such a joyful reunion. As Paul looks forward to the Last Day, he knows that the Thessalonians are a source of great joy. That led him to send Timothy to them to check on them, even when Paul couldn’t go personally. His purpo…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20251205094732-2025-12-05_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings.Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20251205094144-MP_Dec_05_2025.mp3 Download Audio File The Rev. Dr. Greg Truwe gives today’s sermonette based on 2 Peter 2:1-22. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: l…
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The Rev. Dr. Greg Truwe gives today's sermonette based on 2 Peter 2:1-22.Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]
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Thy Strong Word — Prophecy and Fulfillment – Malachi 3:6-4:6: The Day of the Lord and the Return of Elijah
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20251204133225-2025-12-04_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File God confronts His people’s unfaithfulness, “Will a man rob God?” He calls them to return, promising blessings. The book of Malachi closes with a final, stark warning of the “great and awesome day of the LORD,” a day of judgment (fire) for th…
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