Tag Archives: Church

We are beggars. That is true.

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Luther´s last note dating back to the 16th February 1546 in Eisleben contextualizes his busy life as biblical theologian, faithful teacher of the church and ever diligent student of the Holy Scriptures. Here is the note as recorded in “Table … Continue reading →

Posted in Martin Luther and the Reformation | Tagged Beggars, Church, Cicero, God´s Word, Holy Scriptures, Kirche, Luther, Vergil | 1 Comment

Biblestudy before the 2nd Sunday in Lent: “Reminiscere”

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Our Bible study is coming up and it´s all about the triune God´s passionate pursuit of His people: I will sing to my love — a song to my lover about his vineyard.My love had a vineyard on a fertile … Continue reading →

Posted in Bibel und Übersetzung, Lent | Tagged Church, Isaiah 5, Israel, Jerusalem, Judah, My lover, vineyard | Leave a comment

1.Sunday after Trinity: Old Love song…

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

The Psalm for this 1st Sunday after Trinity I will praise the Lord at all times;my mouth will continually praise him.I will boast in the Lord;let the oppressed hear and rejoice.Magnify the Lord with me.Let us praise his name together.I sought the Lord’s help and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Gottesdienst, Hymns, Lectionary etc, Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Predigten in der ALS, Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), You comfort me + | Tagged 1st Sunday after Trinity, Acts 4:32-37, Ahimelech, Church, David, Dt6:4-9, Early Church, Lk.16:19-31 Lazarus and the rich man, Psalm 34 | Leave a comment

Sing to the Lord a new song…

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he performs amazing deeds.His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.The Lord demonstrates his power to deliver; in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.He remains loyal and faithful to the family of … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastertide, Lectionary etc | Tagged 4th Sunday after Easter, Cantate, Church, curtain, David, Immanuel, Israel, IX, Jesus Christ, Kantate, Psalm 98, Saul, Solomon, Temple | Leave a comment

“Jubilate”: 3rd Sunday after Easter

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Candles are burning, the table is set and we´re ready for church. The restrictions have been lifted so much, that we can celebrate publicly again and with all our members. That´s a wonderful “donum superadditum” (“überschüssige Zugabe”) over and above … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastertide, Lectionary etc, Old Latin School in Wittenberg | Tagged Ac17, Branches, Church, Fruit, Ps148, Ps66 | Leave a comment

Keeping in touch

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Yes, Corona is affecting us too. The Old Latin School is practically shut down and I´m sitting in my office being paid for by the German state: “Kurzarbeit”. That´s a benefit of a socialist government, that even a church enterprise … Continue reading →

Posted in Family and friends, Gedankensplitter, Rundbrief, Travels | Tagged Bookstore, Chapel, Church, Corona, fruiteer, green grocer, Prayers, system relevant | Leave a comment

8th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword Live as children of light for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. (Eph 5:8b-9 NIV) Introit from Psalm 48 Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), Uncategorized | Tagged Bodies, Church, Congregation, Eph5, Is2, IX, Light, Mt5, Ps48, salt, Sexual immorality, temples, Zion | Leave a comment

Sermon during Matins

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is the sermon by Professor John T. Pless (CTS Ft.Wayne, IN) preached during Matins this morning in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: LTS Chapel Thursday in Trinity 9

Posted in Matins in the morning, St.Paul, Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), Uncategorized | Tagged call, Church, Gift, Ordination, priviledge, Prof. J.T. Pless, Sermon, Timothy | Leave a comment

Sermon on Ac 2:42

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

This morning’s sermon by Dr. Karl Böhmer on Acts 2.42: And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. A small crowd has assembled to watch the big man start his … Continue reading →

Posted in Morning Prayer, Uncategorized | Tagged Ac2:42, Church, Congregation, doctrine, Dr. Karl Böhmer, fellowship, Lord's Supper, Prayer, steadfastness, teaching, Vintage | Leave a comment

The Holiday of Pentecost

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword for the Holiday of Pentecost from Zechariah 4:6 This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. (KJV) Old Testament reading from Ezekiel … Continue reading →

Posted in Pentecost, Uncategorized | Tagged Ac2:1-18, Church, Ez36:22-27, Gift, Jo14:23-31a, means of grace, might, Mission, power, Sacrament, Spirit, Word, Zech4;6 | Leave a comment