Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 16th March 2014

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

prayer at the lake“I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’ (Isa 65:1 NIV) And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Eph 6:18 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 15th March 2014

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Sunday_Prodigal_Son_300pMy heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psa 84:2 NAS) “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. (Luk 15:22-23 NIV)

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Professor Pless preaches …

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

jonahwhaleProfessor John T. Pless (CTS Ft.Wayne) is completing another intensive course in pastoral theology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane (Pretoria, South Africa) today. For the past two weeks he has taught students, vicars and pastors several hours on the “Didache” (Lutheran Catechetics). As every week he also preaches during Matins on Fridays. This week the theme was “Temptation” and his sermon for today was based on the reading from the lectionary we use from Orate fratres: Matthew 12:38-42. Prof. Pless has kindly shared his sermon Friday in the Week of Lent I 14 March 2014 and you can listen to it here as well: 

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Lutheran Order of Service in Zulu & Tswana

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Weinberg-WB-1569The Lutheran Order of Service for the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Reminiszere) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from Hebrews in the 11th chapter the verses 8-10 written by Rev. M. Thwala (Ntshongweni, KZN) in isiZulu (wz1419140316 Reminisere) and translated as usual into seTswana (wt1419140316 Reminskere) by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN).

The readings for this Sunday are:

Old Testament:                 Isaiah 5:1-7

The Epistle:                         Romans 5:1-5

The Gospel:                        Mark 12:1-12

The liturgical colour is purple.

May you have a very blessed weekend and have time to meditate on the watchword for this week: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Rom 5:8 NIV) If you are called to preach this weekend, may the triune God give you joy and strength, enthusiasm and wisdom, knowledge and insight – and the true words and pictures to preach his holy will faithfully according to his most precious revelation of his will and promises in both the Old and New Testament! However if you are not preaching, but listening – then listen as if God is talking to you + His precious gospel is “the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” (Rom 1:16 NIV)

We thank the Lutheran Heritage Foundation for supporting the distribution of hard-copies of these orders of worship and sermons throughout Southern Africa. If you also want a copy please do not hesitate to subscribe by writing to mailto:eawweber@bundunet.co.za

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 14th March 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

jesus-baptism-holy-spiritYou are the children of the LORD your God. (Deu 14:1 NIV) and because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” (Gal 4:6 NIV)

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Sermon on Matthew 16:21-28

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

DSC_0648Prof. Dr. John Nordling from CTS Ft.Wayne is busy teaching the gospel of St. Matthew to our students at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane. He does so in daily three hour sessions (2 before and 1 after Matins). Added to this daily load is a sermon every week during Matins. Today he preached on the gospel of St. Matthew and has been so kind to share it here: Mt. 16.21-28

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 13th March 2014

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Jesus is the light of the worldAnd God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. (Gen 1:3 NIV) and Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. (1Jo 2:8 NIV)

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Lead us not into temptation …

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Baptism crossSermonette held at Vespers of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane (Pretoria, South Africa): Jm1,13-18 Vesper and/or listen to it here: 

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 12th March 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Tetramorph-199x300And he said to me, “Son of man, listen carefully and take to heart all the words I speak to you.” (Eze 3:10 NIV) Jesus replied, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (Luk 11:28 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 11th March 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

widow-and-unjust-judge2The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry. (Psa 34:15 NIB) Jesus said: And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. (Luk 18:7-8 NIV)

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