Tag Archives: Life

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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On our way – Quasimodogeniti

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, that first Sunday after Easter (Quasimodogeniti) was special. Celbrating Friederike´s birthday, going to church in St. Magdalena (Halle) and visiting Eisleben/Mansfeld afterwards. It was a good day to consider the brevity of life and the great blessings of Holy … Continue reading →

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16th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

  Watchword for the 16th Sunday after Trinity: Our Savior, Christ Jesus, has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2Ti 1:10 NIV) The Introit is from Psalm 68:  Sing unto God, sing praises … Continue reading →

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Water for free

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

This year’s watchword is from Revelations 21,6. It’s the Lord’s promise: “I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life, freely.” Here’s my sermon in German for yesterday’s devotion in the chapel of … Continue reading →

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16th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword for the 16th Sunday after Trinity: Our Savior, Christ Jesus, has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2Ti 1:10 NIV) The Introit is from Psalm 68:  Sing unto God, sing praises to … Continue reading →

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4th Sunday in Easter: Jubilate

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

 Watchword from the 2nd epistle of the apostle St. Paul to the Corinthians in the 5th chapter:“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (Verse 17) Introit from Psalm 66 … Continue reading →

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High Holiday of Easter

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Commemoration of the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ – the King of kings and Lord of lords – who proclaims victoriously: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, … Continue reading →

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Lessons for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword for the 16th Sunday after Trinity: Our Savior, Christ Jesus, has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2Ti 1:10 NIV) Lesson from the Old Testament is from Lamentations the 3rd chapter: “It … Continue reading →

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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

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Misericordias Domini

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword for the 3rd Sunday in Easter from the gospel of John 10:11a; 10:27-28: Jesus Christ says: “I am the good shepherd…My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they … Continue reading →

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