Tag Archives: Grace

Reminiscere: Remember o LORD +

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Tomorrow is the 2nd Sunday in Lent and is called “Reminiscere” (Remember!). This is a reference to the Introit from Psalm 25. It invites us to call upon the triune God, pleading him to remember his tender mercies and loving … Continue reading →

Posted in Hymns, Lent, Old Latin School in Wittenberg, psalms and spiritual songs | Tagged Grace, Is5, Joh3, lovingkindness, mercy, Ps25, Reminiscere, Rom5, vineyard | Leave a comment

God will send the prophet You want (Dt.18,16)

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy 18 verse 16: “Just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb” – translated by Richard R. Caemmerer in Luther´s Works Volume 9, pages 180-182: We read nothing about any … Continue reading →

Posted in Bibel und Übersetzung, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Theologie | Tagged Acts15:8, Ask, Desire, Eph3:20, Ex20:19, Gospel, Grace, Is52:7, Is61:1-2, Jesus Christ, Law, Law and Gospel, Lk19:2, Mal3:1, Moses, Mt5:7, Pleade, Prophet, Rom8:26, Rom8:27, Stupid, Timmermann Hamburg | Leave a comment

Abide in me and I in You

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Jesus Christ says: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. Gospel of St. John 15:4 Luther comments this … Continue reading →

Posted in Gedankensplitter, Martin Luther and the Reformation, sermonette or devotion, Sights and pictures, You comfort me + | Tagged Abide in me and I in You, Faith, good works, Grace, John 15:4, LSB 619, LW 24, Martin Luther, Thy Body given for me o Savior | Leave a comment

11th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword from the 1st letter of the apostle St. Peter “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1Pe 5:5) The Introit is from Psalm 113 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise … Continue reading →

Posted in Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), Uncategorized | Tagged 11SaT, 1Pt5:5, 2Sa12, Catharine Winkworth, David, Eph2:4-10, Faith, From depths of woe, Gal2:15-21, Grace, Green, King, Law, Lk18:9-14, Martin Luther, Nathan, Pharisee, Prophet, Ps113, Tax collector, Trinity, works | Leave a comment

10th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword from Psalm 33 verse 12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. The Introit is from Psalm 106: Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people; help … Continue reading →

Posted in Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), Uncategorized | Tagged 10SaT, election, Ex19:1-6, God the Father be our stay, goodness, Grace, Green, Israel, Jerusalem, Lk19:41-48, LSB 505, Luther, predestination, Ps106, Ps33:12, Ro9:1-16 | Leave a comment

Septuagesimae: 2nd Sunday before Lent +

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword Hebrews 3:15 “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” Introit Psalm 119 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I … Continue reading →

Posted in Epiphany, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged 2Co12:1-10, boast, Calamities, Grace, hardship, Hb3:15, Hiding place, Hope, Insults, Is55:10-12a, lamp, Light, Lk8:4-8, Martin Luther, Persecution, rain, safe, Sead, shield, snow, Sower, sword, weakness, Word | Leave a comment

Reminiscere: 2nd Sunday in Lent +

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 5: “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” [Verse 8] Psalm 10: Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why … Continue reading →

Posted in Lectionary etc, Lent, Uncategorized | Tagged Absolve, aid, cry, died, Grace, Is5:1-7, IX, Jonah, kill, Love, Mk12:1-12, Mt12:38-42, need, obedient, pardon, praise, Promise, Psalm 10, Queen of the South, respect, Ro5:1-11, Ro5:8, Satisfactory, saviour, servant, shamefully, Sheaba, Sign, sinners, Solomon, Son, Thanksgiving, vicarious, vineyard | Leave a comment

2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 1:17) The Introit from Psalm 105: O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the … Continue reading →

Posted in Epiphany, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged Cana, Christ, EX33, Exodus, Grace, IX, Jesus, Jo1:17, Jo2, LH, LH 74, LSB, Michael Weisse 1531, miracle, Moses, Once he came in blessing, Pastoral Care Companion, Ps 105, Ro12, Truth, Wedding, wine | Leave a comment

Confession on Wednesday

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is the sermon held by Professor Dr. Werner Klän (LTH Oberursel i.T) during the confessional service this morning in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: LTS_Confession_ and_ absolution_2016-08-31

Posted in Lutheran Confessions, Sermon, Uncategorized | Tagged 2Co9:10-15, Absolution, blessings, Confession, goodness, Grace, Life, Light, Prof. Dr. Werner Klän, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Matins in the morning

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is my sermon on Exodus 2:11-18 preached during Matins in the chapel of St. Timothy’s at LTS: Ex2,11-18 Matins. You can listen to it here:

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