Tag Archives: Office of the ministry

What can a pastor give?

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Wilhelm Weber

This is a question posed in the Monday section of Dobberstein´s Anthology. He collected the Monday readings under the heading: “The Ministry: It´s promise and responsibility.” Two biblical quotes top this section: Thus says the Lord God: Ho, shepherds of … Continue reading →

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Savior, like a shepherd lead us…

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

When our good Lord – the very Good Shepherd – saw the multitudes, he had compassion on them, because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Corinthians 14:33

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace (1Co 14:33 NIV) The means of grace demand pastors, who will administer them with care and diligence. Both Word and Sacrament are not automatic mechanisms or processes, which happen … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 2.Corinthians 3:9

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness! (2Co 3:9 NIV) The office of the ministry has clarity and grants clarity too. Yet those brethren carrying the yoke of this … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 2.Corinthians 3:4-5

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. (2Co 3:4-5 NIV) The apostle St. Paul has a living confidence in God’s special … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lam 3:22-23 NIV) We have all sinned enough. Yet nobody wants to appear contrite and penitent, … Continue reading →

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