Tag Archives: Humiliation

Jesus grants, what Moses demands… (ML on Dt.18,15)

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy 18 verse 15: “The Lord Your God will raise up for You a prophet like me from among You, from Your brethren – Him You shall heed” – translated by Richard R. … Continue reading →

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Concerning the joy of your salvation

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

In today’s readings from the “Treasury of Daily Prayer” there is a longer quote from Anselm of Canterbury’s MEDITATION IV [154]:  “Concerning the Redemption of Mankind.” Here it is quoted at length for your reading, contemplation and edification:    “O CHRISTIAN … Continue reading →

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You comfort me …

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Jesus came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. (Joh 1:11 NIV) Reading: John 1,1-14 This sentence demonstrates both the sovereignty and humiliation of our Lord Jesus Christ. We can recognize both our fault and debt, … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1 Peter 5:7

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1Pe 5:7 NIV) Here the apostle does not write about our basic anxiety for daily bread. He is focusing rather on the anxiety of his congregants and fellow-Christians, who … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:7-9

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Jesus Christ made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death– even death on a cross! Therefore God … Continue reading →

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