Category Archives: Martin Luther and the Reformation

We are beggars. That is true.

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Luther´s last note dating back to the 16th February 1546 in Eisleben contextualizes his busy life as biblical theologian, faithful teacher of the church and ever diligent student of the Holy Scriptures. Here is the note as recorded in “Table … Continue reading →

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Reading, learning, suffering God´s Word

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

In his preface to the Wittenberg edition of his German writings of 1539 Dr. Martin Luther shows God´s means of forming faithful followers through His Holy Word. Luther refers us to King David´s deep Psalm 119. It´s the way God … Continue reading →

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What You should expect reading Moses…

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

“HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD REGARD MOSES” Luther´s works Volume 35 “Word and Sacrament” ed. by E. Theodore Bachmann. Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis 1960) Luther writes: “Dear friends, you have often heard that there has never been a public sermon from … Continue reading →

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Search the Scriptures… (John 5,39)

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther´s preface to the Old Testament Luther´s Works Vol.35 from Page 235 onwards translated by Charles M. Jacobs and revised by E. Theodore Bachmann. Luther writes: “There are some who have little regard for the Old Testament. They … Continue reading →

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Pray, read and temptation will teach You even further…

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

PREFACE TO THE WITTENBERG EDITION OF LUTHER’S GERMAN WRITINGS Dr. Martin Luther’s Preface of 1539 translated by Robert R. Heitner (Luther´s Works Volume 34, Pages 283-288) I would have been quite content to see my books, one and all, remain … Continue reading →

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Jesus, priceless treasure…

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

In the mornings I read from Dobberstein´s Anthology – just two pages most days. It´s like sitting at breakfast with my father-in-law back in old Wittenberg and discussing our wonderful work and most gracious calling. Obviously, some days are more … Continue reading →

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Jesus thirsts (4th Lenten service)

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

The 4th Lenten Service is coming up. We´re following the propers of the local lectionary. The Introit starts us off with the 4th penitential Psalm: “For the music director, a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him … Continue reading →

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Living as God´s people

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ,To do God’s pleasure willing,And there was by St. John baptized,All righteousness fulfilling;There did He consecrate a bathTo wash away transgression,And quench the bitterness of deathBy His own blood and passion,He would a new … Continue reading →

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Mourning in lonely exile here… (LSB 357)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Yes, that´s how it goes. Crying out for some rain and then when it arrives – as the clock strikes four (16h00) – it´s just so inconvenient. I´m out on my bicycle for some exercise before it´s too dark. Repeatedly … Continue reading →

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“Judensau”: Polemical challenge

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Luther and the Jews. That´s a mouthful. Thomas Kaufmann has said, what is to be said and the recent publication on the “Wittenberger Sau” gives an update on the present controversy. It´s causing waves even across the Atlantic as Nathaniel … Continue reading →

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