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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 17th June 2013

Amos answered Amaziah, “I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the LORD took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ (Amo 7:14-15 NIV) Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:21

To this you were called. (1Pe 2:21 NIV) You? Who is this? Most likely those addressed by Saint Peter in the previous three verses. That means the slaves, those without liberty and freedom. To what are they called? With what … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 9:15

That by his death those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance. (Heb 9:15 NIV) Those called are to receive the eternal inheritance. It goes without saying that not everybody is going to inherit this – even if … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. (Eph 5:4 NIV) How easily do we often overlook sins, sometimes even condoning them if not excusing them openly. That’s why we … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 2.CORINTHIANS 12:9

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2Co 12:9 NIV) Those who are severely afflicted have not necessarily fallen from grace, they can actually be in very high standing in so far as … Continue reading

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