Tag Archives: redemption

1st Sunday after Epiphany

Watchword: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” (Romans 8,14) Introit Psalm 72 verses 1-2.12.17b Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son. He … Continue reading

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2nd Last Sunday in the Church Year

Watchword: “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” (2.Cor.5:10) The Introit from Psalm 50: Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall … 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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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 2nd March 2016

The prophet Isaiah lauds the lovely service of preaching the gospel and sharing God’s good gifts: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 1st March 2016

The Psalmist encourages us: “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.” (Psa 31:24 KJV) Even as our Lord does too: “And ye shall be hated of all men for my … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 24th February 2016

King David prays: “Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.” (Psa 51:11 NIV) And the apostle St.Paul writes: “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our … Continue reading

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Concerning the joy of your salvation

In today’s readings from the “Treasury of Daily Prayer” there is a longer quote from Anselm of Canterbury’s MEDITATION IV [154]:  “Concerning the Redemption of Mankind.” Here it is quoted at length for your reading, contemplation and edification:    “O CHRISTIAN … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in English, isiZulu and seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for Christmas Day is available here in isiZulu, seTswana and English. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the epistle of St. Paul to Titus in the 3 chapter verses 4-7. … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 20th February 2015

Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light… for he commanded, and they were created. (Psalm 148:3.5 KJV) Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty. (Rev 15:3 KJV) The Greek philosophers speculated about the spheric … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 15th January 2015

Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD (Jer 31:38 KJV) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. (Mat 5:14 KJV) … Continue reading

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