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Category Archives: Lectionary etc
We pray, that Christ dwells in your hearts through faith
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
The one who believes and is baptized will be saved.
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
Spiritual pride demolished in 3 steps
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
Posted in Bibel und Übersetzung, Lectionary etc, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Saints of the church, Theologie
Tagged Baptism, Boasting, Chapter 9, conversion, Deuteronomy, Divine promise, Experience, God´s grace, History, Holiness, Martin Luther, merits, Siloah, Sinai, sinful, stiff-necked, works
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It´s God´s Word, which we trust
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
Posted in Bibel und Übersetzung, Book of Concord: Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lectionary etc, Morgengebet, Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), You comfort me +
Tagged Baptized into Your name most holy, Holy Baptism, Is 43:1, Johann Rambach, Small Catechism Q3, Titus 3:3-7
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Don’t be afraid… you are mine.
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
Pastors ever close to their Shepherd
A good friend of mine and foreign pastor in these lands phoned me yesterday. Whereas I only use the phone for urgent messages, something like the original telegraph, he obviously uses it to catch up on visitation and the blessings … Continue reading
1.Sunday after Trinity: Old Love song…
The Psalm for this 1st Sunday after Trinity I will praise the Lord at all times;my mouth will continually praise him.I will boast in the Lord;let the oppressed hear and rejoice.Magnify the Lord with me.Let us praise his name together.I sought the Lord’s help and he … Continue reading
Posted in Gottesdienst, Hymns, Lectionary etc, Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Predigten in der ALS, Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), You comfort me +
Tagged 1st Sunday after Trinity, Acts 4:32-37, Ahimelech, Church, David, Dt6:4-9, Early Church, Lk.16:19-31 Lazarus and the rich man, Psalm 34
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Though great our sins, yet greater still Is God’s abundant favor
The Old Testament lesson for the 5th Sunday after Easter (Rogate) The Lord spoke to Moses, “Go quickly, descend, because your people, whom you brought up from the land of Egypt, have acted corruptly. They have quickly turned aside from the way that I commanded … Continue reading
Posted in Eastertide, Lectionary etc
Tagged Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir, Ex 32, Fürbitte, Goldene Kalb, Ps 92, Psalm 32
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What to look for in the gospels…
After his grandstand at the diet in Worms before emperor Charles V the banned and kidnapped Luther was banished on the Wartburg (1521). Not one to let an opportunity to spread the gospel go by, he got cracking and down … Continue reading
Sing to the Lord a new song…
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he performs amazing deeds.His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.The Lord demonstrates his power to deliver; in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.He remains loyal and faithful to the family of … Continue reading
Posted in Eastertide, Lectionary etc
Tagged 4th Sunday after Easter, Cantate, Church, curtain, David, Immanuel, Israel, IX, Jesus Christ, Kantate, Psalm 98, Saul, Solomon, Temple
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