Monthly Archives: November 2013

Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 27th November 2013

“The LORD reigns for ever and ever.” (Exo 15:18 NIV) and Jesus said: “All things have been committed to me by my Father.”  (Luk 10:22 NIV)

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:5

All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. (2Th 1:5 NIV) The Thessalonians were discriminated against and persecuted by both … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 26th November 2013

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. (Pro 11:24 NIV) and Then Jesus said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in … Continue reading

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:3

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. (2Th 1:3 NIV) This is the … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 25th November 2013

Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death. (Psa 68:20 NIV) and Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly … Continue reading

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Come Lord Jesus, come soon +

Preaching in Nhlangano, Swaziland was a great privilege and joyful pleasure. Attentive listeners and an avid translator in Mr. Jabulani Mdluli were part of the mix. It’s a pity that the Zulu translation of this sermon on St. Mark 13:31-37 … Continue reading

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Zanini nonke kuJesu…

Zanini nonke kuJesu, uyanithanda kakhulu … Nr 300 in the Lutheran Zulu Hymnal (Incwadi Yokuhlabelela: Come all to Jesus, he loves you most dearly…) Listen here to the congregation in Nhlangano singing this popular favourite of the Lutheran Church:   

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring. (2Th 1:4 NIV) It is noteworthy that the Thessalonians remain patient, steadfast and even expand in times of severe trials … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 24th November 2013

The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.  (Exo 33:11 NIV) and Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1. Thessalonians 4:18

Therefore encourage one another with these words.  (1Th 4:18 NIV) What is the apostolic comfort and encouragement for the faithful faced by death? Contrasted with the burial and funeral is the resurrection. The decay is contrasted with a new, glorious … Continue reading

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