Tag Archives: Death

Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 25th November 2013

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death. (Psa 68:20 NIV) and Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly … Continue reading →

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Come Lord Jesus, come soon +

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Preaching in Nhlangano, Swaziland was a great privilege and joyful pleasure. Attentive listeners and an avid translator in Mr. Jabulani Mdluli were part of the mix. It’s a pity that the Zulu translation of this sermon on St. Mark 13:31-37 … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 20th November 2013

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears… (Psa 39:12 KJV) And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1. Thessalonians 4:15

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. (1Th 4:15 NIV) Many millions are going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged 1Thess4:15, asleep, Blessed, Death, future, lag behind, Life, Precede, Resurrection, Return | Leave a comment

Löhe on 1. Thessalonians 4:14

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. (1Th 4:14 NIV) “Having fallen asleep in Jesus Christ” is a hopeful expression. Sleep … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 20th October 2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

“I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass.” (Isa 51:12 NIV) “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and … Continue reading →

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Meditations on life and death

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

This morning my latest post finished with this conclusion: “… my daily business and life as pastor & bishop, which does involve both life and death really.” Well, here follows the meditation on this as we look forward to tomorrow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon | Tagged Bethany, Capernaum, Death, eternal life, Forgiveness, Gospel, Immortality, Jerusalem, Jesus Christ, Life, Lk 7:11-16, Nain, Resurrection, Salvation | Leave a comment

Löhe on Galatians 5:21b

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. (Gal 5:21 NIV) “Those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.” (Gal 5:21b NIV) That’s like … Continue reading →

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Life and death in another week at LTS

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Last night student of Lutheran theology Immanuel Ennosa Ataroba from Sudan received the sad news that his brother, who had been suffering from illness for the past three year, had been called home by our God the Lord over life … Continue reading →

Posted in LTS in Tshwane | Tagged Boko Haram, Burial, Confession, Congo, conviction, Creed, Daily, Death, Ennosa, Faith, Funeral, Life, Liturgy, Malawi, mourning, Nigeria, Resurrection, Reysbrouck, ritual, Seminary, Simon Gyang, Sudan, Wowa, Zambia | Leave a comment

Simon writes from Nigeria:

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Dear Bishop I really want to share with you all that one of my brother was killed. He was killed by the Boko Haram and the burial will take place in Abuja Nigeria on Thursday 25, they are 17 of them … Continue reading →

Posted in From Africa | Tagged Abuja, Boko Haram, Burial, Death, Funeral, Nigeria, soldiers, Student | Leave a comment