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LÖHE ON ISAIAH 53:8

By oppression and judgment he was taken away. And who can speak of his descendants? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was stricken. (Isa 53:8 NIV) Death is … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 9:15

That by his death those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance. (Heb 9:15 NIV) Those called are to receive the eternal inheritance. It goes without saying that not everybody is going to inherit this – even if … Continue reading

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Löhe on Hebrews 9:14

Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God! (Heb 9:14 NIV) If somebody would come around, who has some water or mixture, that could rinse and cleanse the deepest creaks and most serious cracks in our conscience, … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. (Eph 5:4 NIV) How easily do we often overlook sins, sometimes even condoning them if not excusing them openly. That’s why we … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON MATTHEWS 15:24-26

He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 27th February 2013

God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away. (Nehemia 12:43 NIV) The people were delighted with all the wonderful things Jesus was doing. (Luke 13:17 … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 14th February 2013

Then maidens will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. (Jeremiah 31:13 NIV) For our light and momentary troubles are … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 2.CORINTHIANS 12:7

To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. (2Co 12:7 NIV) God has included daemonic afflictions into his divine plans … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON REVELATIONS 2:10

Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. (Revelatin 2:10 NIV) Our passion, our patience, our abstinence in living as Christians must be strengthened by enjoying and being invigorated by the … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON GENESIS 24:31

“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” he said. “Why are you standing out here?” (Gen 24:31 NIV) “Septuagesimae”: 70 day’s of Lenten preparations before Easter have now begun. The first Sunday of nine, which fall into this period … Continue reading

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