Author Archives: Wilhelm Weber

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About Wilhelm Weber

Pastor at the Old Latin School in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Löhe on 1.Peter 3:14b-15a

Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. (1Pe 3:14-15 NIV) If a person esteems his calling to suffering highly and if that resultant joy dominates his heart, then … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 6th July 2013

I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good. (Psa 54:6 NIV) If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 5th July 2013

You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (Isa 58:11 NIV) For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ. (Col 2:9-10 NIV)

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Kommentar zum EKD-Papier: Ehe und Familie

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, liebe Brüder und Schwestern, wahrscheinlich habe Sie auch von dem ethisch-theologischen Desaster des EKD-Familienpapiers gehört. Es hat erfreulich viele sachgerechte und kritische Stimmen dazu gegeben. Eine etwas ausführlichere und grundsätzlichere Kritik von Prof. Dr. Reinhard Slenczka, Erlangen, möchte … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:13

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? (1Pe 3:13 NIV) This apostolic exclamation needs to be understood. Whoever pursues peace with God and all people is a joy to the angels and gladdening our … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 4th July 2013

But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears?  (Mal 3:2 NIV) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:10-11

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days … must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.” (1Pe 3:10-11 NIV) A true idiom says of peace amongst human beings: “Peace nourishes, while war … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 3rd July 2013

“I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you.” (Isa 42:6 NIV) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:10

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. (1Pe 3:10 NIV) This passage from the Holy Scriptures sings praises to silence. However this is not just silence … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 2nd July 2013

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. (Psa 62:7 NIV) Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you … Continue reading

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