Author Archives: Wilhelm Weber

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About Wilhelm Weber

Pastor at the Old Latin School in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg

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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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 23rd November 2013

The LORD replied, “I have forgiven them, as you asked.” (Num 14:20 NIV) This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. (1Jo 5:14 NIV)

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Lutheran Order of Service in Zulu & Tswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for the last Sunday in the Church year is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from the gospel of St. Mark in the thirteenth chapter … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1. Thessalonians 4:16-17

The dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left. (1Th 4:16-17 NIV) In God’s kingdom it is all grace and mercy. Yet everything is also just, right and precise. God’s righteousness is … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 22nd November 2013

“You shall not commit adultery.” (Exo 20:14 NIV) and Let marriage be held in honour among all! (Heb 13:4 NAS)

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