Monthly Archives: July 2020

Truly it is a most beautiful and fair law.

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy with this summary of chapter 15 – and it´s good reading about lending, cancelling of debt, poor people etc in this translation by Richard R. Caemmerer in Luther´s Works Volume 9: The … Continue reading →

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Do you still not understand?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

So then you are no longer foreigners and noncitizens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household.   Watchword for the 7th Sunday after Trinity: Ephesians 2:19 We pray with the collect for this week: … Continue reading →

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Lord Jesus Christ, You have prepared this feast for our salvation

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, one of my English regulars came to excuse herself from tomorrow´s divine service. That´s just how it should be. Coming is no deal. It´s the expected normal and goes without saying but being absent is the exception and apologies … Continue reading →

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Yes, if faith & Word perish, no love & good works will stay.

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy with this summary of chapter 14 – and it´s good reading about tithes, taxes and such laws and bylaws in this translation by Richard R. Caemmerer in Luther´s Works Volume 9, pages … Continue reading →

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We pray, that Christ dwells in your hearts through faith

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you,and formed you:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43: 1 (Watchword for the 6th Sunday after Trinity) We pray: Almighty God, beloved … Continue reading →

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When the Word is lost, God is lost

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy with this summary of chapter 13 – and it´s good reading in this translation by Richard R. Caemmerer in Luther´s Works Volume 9, pages 129-131: To confirm what he said at the end … Continue reading →

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It is right for us to fulfill all righteousness…

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you,and formed you:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43: 1 (Watchword for the 6th Sunday after Trinity) We pray: Almighty God, beloved … Continue reading →

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Governed by the Word…

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy with this summary of chapter 12 – and it´s good reading in this translation by Richard R. Caemmerer in Luther´s Works Volume 9, pages 123-126: The spiritual explanation of the First Commandment has … Continue reading →

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The one who believes and is baptized will be saved.

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you,and formed you:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43: 1 (Watchword for the 6th Sunday after Trinity) We pray: Almighty God, beloved … Continue reading →

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Therefore both rains are necessary, the early and the late…

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy with this summary of chapter 11 – and it´s good reading in this translation by Richard R. Caemmerer in Luther´s Works Volume 9, pages 117-119: This chapter is a sort of conclusion to … Continue reading →

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