Tag Archives: Suffering

LÖHE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:7-9

Jesus Christ made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death– even death on a cross! Therefore God … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 9:11-12

When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation. He did not … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 2. CORINTHIANS 6:3-4

We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.  Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way. (2Co 6:3-4 NIV) Quite a few of the gospel and epistle readings in … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 13:1-3

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for Estomihi (Last Sunday before Lent) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on the gospel written by the evangelist St. Luke in the 18th chapter verses 31-43 … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 2.CORINTHIANS 12:7

To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. (2Co 12:7 NIV) God has included daemonic afflictions into his divine plans … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 2.CORINTHIANS 11:28-30

Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn? If I must boast, I … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON GENESIS 24:31

“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” he said. “Why are you standing out here?” (Gen 24:31 NIV) “Septuagesimae”: 70 day’s of Lenten preparations before Easter have now begun. The first Sunday of nine, which fall into this period … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:6-8

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 22nd January 2013

Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. (Isaiah 1:17a NIV) Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. (Hebrews 13:3 NIV)

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