Category Archives: Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation)

LÖHE ON HEBREWS 9:11-12

When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation. He did not … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1.PETER 5:5

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1Pe 5:5 NIV) There’s no way around it, brothers! Whoever wants to climb the mountain has to transverse the valley first. Whoever wants to go to Mt. Zion and to … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 6:12-13

When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON ACTS 20:35

‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Act 20:35 NIV) This time of lent is one of giving, of mercy, of offerings and sacrifices. In this time we are called in particular to share our property with those … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 4:3

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Eph 4:3 NIV) What keeps us from believing that we are already experiencing the dawn of glory for our Church? The Lord is amongst us! … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 12:22

But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God.  (Heb 12:22 NIV) We proceed from the light streaming forth from the heavenly Jerusalem. The city of God is the mother of us … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON GALATIANS 4:26

But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother. (Gal 4:26 NIV) The Church is like a tree with countless branches. Consider this, dear reader. Tell me: Where is the root of this tree and where … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit. (Eph 4:4 NIV) “I believe one, holy Christian Church, the communion of saints!” That is our confession dear reader. Remember that in German “one” is written with a capital letter, so that you … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 17:17

Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:17 NIV) It is a saving truth, that all Christians are united with their Lord’s suffering and dying through faith and are justified from all their sins by his resurrection. … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:8-9

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. (Eph 5:8-9 NIV) You are a light in the … Continue reading

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