Tag Archives: Freedom

Luther on articles of faith…

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Wilhelm Weber

I will here briefly recount these articles of the Christian faith to which everyone is above all things to pay attention and hold fast. The first is the law of God, which is to be preached so that one thereby … Continue reading →

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You must utterly destroy them…

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Moses goes on to show some other instances of godlessness against the First Commandment and moves on to discuss the outward act—all, of course, in proper sequence. Since first he has set straight the heart, the source of works, he then … Continue reading →

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People big and small

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Tis a blissful autumn day in our capital. People are going about their early morning business without too much care on their faces. Two little girls were paying for their sausage-rolls at my egg-vendor. Smaller than my nieces Andile and … Continue reading →

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Matins in the morning

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Here’s this morning’s sermon preached during Matins in St.Timothy’s chapel at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: draft1co917-19-matins-2016 and to listen to: 

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 22nd April 2015

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Wilhelm Weber

Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. (Exodus 14:21 NIV) It is for freedom that Christ has set … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 27th January 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Wilhelm Weber

Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name (Psalm 142,7 KJV) Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2.Corinthians 3,17) Throughout the ages saints and faithful believers landed up in prison: Joseph as slave … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 24th January 2015

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Wilhelm Weber

I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously.  (Exodus 15,1) If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. (John 8,36) The liberation from Egypt was a foundational experience of Israel. All their history from … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 6th January 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Wilhelm Weber

I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. (Psalm 118:5) St. Peter writes: But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 13th August 2014

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

The LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. (Isa 61:1 NIV) The life appeared; … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 30th June 2014

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

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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