Author Archives: Wilhelm Weber

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About Wilhelm Weber

Pastor at the Old Latin School in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg

This prefigured baptism, which now saves you… 1.Pt.3,18-22

Posted on July 21, 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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“Battle of nations”: The story of winning and loosing

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, this time around it was but a day in the park, whereas at the time of war, this was one of the worst calamities to hit Leipzig – this Battle of Leipzig (October 1813: “Völkerschlacht”). It was not the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual pride demolished in 3 steps

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

In this chapter Moses selects another occasion for transgressing the First Commandment, an occasion called spiritual pride because it boasts of its righteousness and merits. This is trust in one’s own works, and no plague and opponent of faith or trust in … Continue reading →

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It´s God´s Word, which we trust

Posted on July 20, 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, … Continue reading →

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It´s still all about the 1st commandment…

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Do we love God as such or rather just as a means to an end? Well, trials and temptations go a long way to reveal that as Moses explains: First Moses says that the nation was afflicted and tried by … Continue reading →

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It´s like building towers & planning for war

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Let us pray:  O good and gracious God, heavenly Father + Grant us Your Spirit of Truth and Peace, that we may understand Your holy Will and follow Your Directions and trust Your Promises from the bottom of our heart … Continue reading →

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Don’t be afraid… you are mine.

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Getting ready for Church this 6th Sunday after Trinity, which commemorates our Holy Baptism and with that God most gracious election and sure providence, his merciful preservation through all calamities over the ages and His faithful perseverance throughout. The Introit … Continue reading →

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God stands by His promise

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set His love upon you and chose you. Deuteronomy 7:7 Dr. Martin Luther continues with his running commentary on this great book Deuteronomy. He … Continue reading →

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You want to follow Jesus?

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Let us pray:  O good and gracious God, heavenly Father + Grant us Your Spirit of Truth and Peace, that we may understand Your holy Will and follow Your Directions and trust Your Promises from the bottom of our heart … Continue reading →

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The silver bells of St. Cyriacus

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

The Benedictine abbey Wimmelburg – just north of Lutherstadt Eisleben and south of Mansfeld – founded just after the turn of the 1st Millennium was dedicated to the legendary martyr St. Cyriacus, who is one of the 14 Holy Helpers. … Continue reading →

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