Tag Archives: Psalm 119

The true treasure of the church is the most holy Gospel

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

The 62nd thesis of Luther´s famous listing claims: “Der wahre Schatz der Kirche ist das heilige Evangelium der Herrlichkeit und Gnade Gottes.“ (Verus thesaurus ecclesie est sacrosanctum euangelium glorie et gratie dei.) i.e. the true treasure of the church is the holy … Continue reading →

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Two kingdoms cooperate to build this Lutheran school

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Wilhelm Weber

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me. Proverbs 27,11 In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2,3 In the year of the Lord 1564 in … Continue reading →

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Sexagesima (2. Sunday before Lent)

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Wilhelm Weber

Introit O Lord, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations.You established the earth and it stood firm.Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.If I had not found encouragement … Continue reading →

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2nd Sunday before Lent (Sexagesimae)

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Wilhelm Weber

“Oh, that today you would listen as he speaks!  Do not harden your hearts.” Hebrews 3,15 (Watchword) Hymns of the Lutheran Church Faith and Truth and Life bestowing (LSB 584) Thy strong Word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578) God´s … Continue reading →

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Genesis Lectures.

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

“Luther´s exegesis over more than a decade.” Part 7 of “Guidance in the Pentateuch. Re-reading Moses with Luther.” Genesis Lectures (8 volumes in Luther´s Works – and over 11 yrs)[1] John Maxfield finds this evangelical understanding in the lectures (Pg.9), … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my shepherd… (Psalm 23)

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Learning German hymns by heart is way easier than memorizing Psalms – and not only because we´re stuck with Luther´s translation for good reasons and don´t have the endless choices of English speakers.  Psalms have irregular meters, don´t rhyme and … Continue reading →

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