Tag Archives: Prophet

Kommt und laßt uns Christum ehren

Mittwoch nach dem zweiten Sonntag vor dem Fasten (Sexagesimae: Viererlei Ackerfeld) Heute, so Ihr seine Stimme höret, so verstocket Euer Herz nicht. Psalm 95,7.8a Wochenspruch “Heilige Familie mit St. Johannes und St. Elisabeth” von Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) zu sehen in der … Continue reading

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Priest and prophet

This week in the devotional “Ein Feste Burg”, a pastor wrote, that all Christians are prophets. Well, I beg to differ. St.Paul differentiates very clearly the various gifts our good Lord Jesus Christ gave to the church and his holy … Continue reading

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

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

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„Priest and Prophet“ (Georg Merz)

The prophet is compelled to go into the world, before the public; he must dare to fight, he must confront the enemy, he cannot escape having “enemies”. He is obliged to draw sharp lines of difference; he must point his … Continue reading

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11th Sunday after Trinity

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

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3rd Day of Pentecost: Holiday of the Holy Spirit’s Outpouring (Whit Tuesday)

“This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” (Watchword from the prophet Zechariah 4:6  ) Introit from Psalm 118: This is the day … Continue reading

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Second Sunday in Advent

God’s holy Word for the Second Sunday in Advent: Watchword: “Stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luk 21:28 NIV) From Psalm 80 verses 2-3.18-19: Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph … Continue reading

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Lessons for the 18th Sunday in Pentecost

The watchword for this Sunday is from the first epistle of the evangelist Saint John: This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (1Jo 5:4 NIV) God’s Word from the Old Testament is recorded by the … Continue reading

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Sermon during Matins

Here is this mornings sermon held during Matins in the chapel of St.Timothy (LTS in Tshwane) on Galatians 6:7-10 for reading (Gal.6,7-10 Matins) and listening: 

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