Monthly Archives: September 2013

Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 15th September 2013

If my people would only listen to me (Psa 81:13 NIV) Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah, … Continue reading

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Meditations on life and death

This morning my latest post finished with this conclusion: “… my daily business and life as pastor & bishop, which does involve both life and death really.” Well, here follows the meditation on this as we look forward to tomorrow, … Continue reading

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Spring adds bounce to our life (… just go to the gym and find out!)

The first rains have fallen in Pretoria. Not much, but the thunder was impressive. Seems it’s getting back on track for the bright season of spring even if the temperatures soared right back to summer style without much ado in … Continue reading

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Löhe on Galatians 6:7-8

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. (Gal … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 14th September 2013

They will be my people, and I will be faithful and righteous to them as their God. (Zec 8:8 NIV) If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Gal 3:29 NIV)

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Löhe on Galatians 6:6.9.10

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor…Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for the 13th September 2013

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen (Deu 4:9 NIV) God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and he went around doing good (Act … Continue reading

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Confessional address

Here’s this weeks confessional address from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane on 1.Cor.7:20-24: 

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Löhe on Galatians 6:3-4

If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else. (Gal 6:3-4 NIV) Whoever doesn’t think … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 12th September 2013

Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away your punishment. (Zep 3:14-15 NIV) Jesus Christ himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we … Continue reading

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