Author Archives: Wilhelm Weber

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About Wilhelm Weber

Pastor at the Old Latin School in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Childermas or holy Innocents: 28th December

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Again – and in the space of only two days in this festive season of the high holidays of Christmas – the holy Christian Church commemorates the death of holy martyrs, who were killed for Jesus Christ’s sake. Two days … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 28th December 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The LORD thunders at the head of his army; his forces are beyond number, and mighty are those who obey his command. The day of the LORD is great; it is dreadful. Who can endure it? “Even now,” declares the LORD, … Continue reading →

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Hymn of Bishop Caelius Sedulius: A solis ortus cardine…

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The hymns of the Church reflect its theology and that holds true for the Christmas carols too. The old hymn by Bishop Caelius Sedulius from the 5th century was translated by Dr. Martin Luther in 1524 as available in Latin and German … Continue reading →

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Holiday of St. John, the apostle and evangelist

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Today on this 3rd high holiday of Christmas the one holy Christian Church commemorates the apostle and evangelist Saint John according to the words written by the great prophet of old Isaiah: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for the 27th December 2012

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

“Do not be angry beyond measure, O LORD; do not remember our sins forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray, for we are all your people.” (Isaiah 64:9) “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 26th December 2012

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

“Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.” (Exodus 14:13 NIV) “The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just … Continue reading →

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Holiday of St. Stephen, the first martyr of the Church

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Today on the 2nd of the high holidays of Christmas the Christian Church commemorates the death of its first martyr St. Stephen, which is recorded in Acts chapter 7. In the sight of this harsh end, we confess with words … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas – and a meditation on Micha 5:2-5a

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

A very blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones! It’s such a happy and joyous occasion as we celebrate the wonderful fulfilment of the prophecies from of old in the miraculous and mysterious birth of our Lord Jesus Christ from his … Continue reading →

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Meditation on a Christmas icon

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

For tonight’s worship service at the LTS in Tshwane we are following the order of praying and preaching (LSB 260). Pastor Mntambo has chosen delightful hymns, in-house-students of theology are to read the messianic prophecies of old and we are … Continue reading →

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Lutheran Order of Service for Christmas in Zulu and Tswana

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lutheran Order of Service for the Holiday of Christmas is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on the gospel of the evangelist Saint John in the 3 chapter verses 31-36 by Rev. Heinrich … Continue reading →

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