Category Archives: Lectionary etc

Though great our sins, yet greater still Is God’s abundant favor

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

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 →

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What to look for in the gospels…

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

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 →

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Sing to the Lord a new song…

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

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 →

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In short: Apart from me, You can do nothing +

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit. John 15:5a Here Christ repeats His foregoing words almost verbatim. He wants to be sure to … Continue reading →

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“Jubilate”: 3rd Sunday after Easter

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Candles are burning, the table is set and we´re ready for church. The restrictions have been lifted so much, that we can celebrate publicly again and with all our members. That´s a wonderful “donum superadditum” (“überschüssige Zugabe”) over and above … Continue reading →

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Quasimodogeniti +

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Wow! The first Sunday after Easter (Quasimodogeniti) is coming up and it´s just getting better and better… I know, I know, that´s taking the mouth quite full, but the living and triune God is so rich in His mercies and … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah: Jesus lives + reigns forever + Hallelujah

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

All the world rejoices and sings: “Christ is risen. He´s risen indeed!” That´s the Easter jubilee all along – ever since he rose victorious from the dead and appeared to his disciples like Mary, then to that couple from Emmaus, … Continue reading →

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Seeking the city, that is to come!

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

We´re going to be judged. We and all our life. Going to stand judgment. God the final judge and me accountable for all my thoughts, words and deeds – and even my very self, my existence and being. Standing before … Continue reading →

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Gebete am Donnerstag

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Das walte Gott Vater + Sohn und Heiliger Geist! Amen Eingang: Du, Herr, bist gut und gnädig, von großer Güte allen, die dich anrufen. Vernimm, Herr, mein Gebet und merke auf die Stimme meines Flehens. (Ps.86,5-6) Confession: Forgive my sins, … Continue reading →

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Lätare – oder kleines Ostern

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Freuet euch mit Jerusalem und seid fröhlich über die Stadt, alle, die ihr sie lieb habt! Freuet euch mit ihr, alle, die ihr über sie traurig gewesen seid. Denn nun dürft ihr saugen und euch satt trinken an den Brüsten … Continue reading →

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