Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 26th February 2014

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

icon-resurrectionThe Most High will thunder from heaven; the LORD will judge the ends of the earth. “He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.” (1Sa 2:10 NIV) and That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. (Eph 1:19-21 NIV)

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Reading Hermann Sasse on Church and Churches.

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Lonely way 1Read what Hermann Sasse wrote in 1930 about the great changes in the world and the resurgence of the faith in the one holy Christian Church: “In view of the world history which we experience we begin again to have an inkling that the meaning of all history is not to be sought in the Volk, in the “state”, or in “humanity”, not in “culture” nor even in “Christian culture”, not in “personality”, rather only in the church of God. As the church as historical reality once obtained immeasurable meaning for life during the demise of ancient culture, so in this day and age of disintegration, in which all human communities are affected and in which all orders of life threaten to go under, the church appears to be winning an entirely new meaning for all of our lives. What is the demise of ancient culture – a historical experience limited to a small area – in comparison to the revolutionary changes which find consummation in our day? … In view of this world situation Christianity awoke from its comfortable church sleep of religious individualism. It came to realize that God did not send his Son into the world that we might have beautiful religious experiences, but rather “that the world be redeemed by him” (Joh 3:17). Those who for a century had lived in the narrow boundaries of national church fellowships and in the limited horizon of solidly defined confessions began to understand anew the universality of the church. With new eyes they read the great Word of the NT concerning the church, which is the body of Christ, the struggling multitude of God in this world (Eph.6:10ff), and with new faith they spoke at their altars the old confession which is inseperably bound to the confession of faith in the Triune God: Credo unam, sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam ecclessiam (I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church).” (Quoted from “Church and Churches. Concerning the doctrine of the unity of the church” in The Lonely Way. Selected Essays and letters. Vol.1. 1927-1939 transl. M.C. Harrison et al. CPH St.Louis: 2002. Pg. 74)

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 25th February 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

holy trinity IconThus says the Lord: I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. (Isa 43:11 NIV) and  St. Paul writes to the Ephesians: “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” (Eph 1:17 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 24th February 2014

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

karoo in die somerWhen I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Psa 32:3-5 NIV) You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; (Eph 4:22-23 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 23rd February 2014

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

St PaulThe righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; (Psa 34:19 NIV) and St. Paul writes: We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (2Co 4:8-9 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 22nd February 2014

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

means-of-graceI cry to you, LORD; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.“ (Psa 142:5 NIV) In Christ Jesus our Lord and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. (Eph 3:11-12 NIV)

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LTS News 2014.1

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

DSC_0273Dear friends of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: That’s a photo of morning breaking over the LTS. Thanks be to God LTS in Tshwane has restarted the new academic year and we have a lot to be thankful for. Read what’s been going on at the LTS in the past weeks – and join in our thankful rejoicing for all the blessings received + We thank you for your support and wish you a very pleasant weekend! Here is the latest copy of the LTS News 2014.1: 2014,1 LTS News US and just for fun an presentation with 10 more reasons to support the LTS: 2014.1 10 Reasons to support LTS

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Lutheran Order of Service in Zulu and Tswana

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Farmer-Sowing-SeedThe Lutheran Order of Service for Sunday Sexagesima (23rd February) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from Acts in the 16th chapter verses 9-15 written by Rev. F.J. Mtshali in isiZulu (wz1416140223 Seksagesime) and translated as usual by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN) into seTswana (wz1416140223 Seksagesime).

The readings for this Sunday Sexagesima:

Old Testament:                  Isaiah 55: (6-9) 10-12a

The Epistle:                        Hebrews 4:12-13

The Gospel:                        St. Luke 8:4-8 (9-15)

The liturgical colour is green.

May you have a very blessed Sunday and have time to meditate on the watchword for this week: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Heb 3:15 NIV)

Collect for Sexagesima: O God, mercifully hear our prayers and having set us free from the bonds of our sins deliver us from every evil; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

If you are called to preach, may the triune God give you joy and strength, energy 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 21st February 2014

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Emmaus JuengerYou who are the hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are you like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays only a night? (Jer 14:8 NIV) and as they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. (Luk 24:15-16 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 20th February 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

grey beardEven when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. (Psa 71:18 NIV) and There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old …She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. (Luk 2:36-38 NIV)

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