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3rd Day of Christmas: Holiday of St.John

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Second Sunday in Advent

God’s holy Word for the Second Sunday in Advent: Watchword: “Stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luk 21:28 NIV) From Psalm 80 verses 2-3.18-19: Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph … Continue reading

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Lessons for the 18th Sunday in Pentecost

The watchword for this Sunday is from the first epistle of the evangelist Saint John: This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (1Jo 5:4 NIV) God’s Word from the Old Testament is recorded by the … Continue reading

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Confession on Wednesday

Here is the sermon for today’s confession held in the chapel of St. Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane (Pretoria, South Africa) by Professor Dr. Gregory Schulz on John 15:1-8 The Vine and Branches — and the Branch Office

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 18th April 2015

The Lord said to Moses: “Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.” (Exodus 4:12) But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 30th June 2014

Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. (Psa 112:4 NIV) But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. (Act 5:19 … Continue reading

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Luther’s final words

Dr. Martin Luther died on the the 18th February 1546. Here’s what he wrote in Eisleben: “Virgil’s shepherd poems cannot be understood, except by one who has been a shepherd for five years. Virgil’s poetry about agriculture cannot be understood, … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 3:17a

Brethren, be followers together of me (Phi 3:17 KJV) Living apostolically – who would not recognize this as a benchmark of Christian living? Who would not agree that whoever patterns himself according to the apostolic model lives a truly Christian … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:9

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. (Phi 1:9 NIV) The love of the congregation in Philippi was special and outstanding. The love they had towards God and … Continue reading

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:20

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Eph 5:20 KJV) It is the apostle’s wish that the entire life be filled with gratitude, song and praise towards God. … Continue reading

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