Tag Archives: Truth

Songs of Thankfulness and praise…

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

When I finished my initial studies in Germany, we subscribed to the latest edition of the Brockhaus Encyclopedia. It was to last a lifetime. The annual updates kept coming even when we moved to Pretoria. Angelika used it sometimes for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bibel und Übersetzung, Epiphany, Gedankensplitter, Hymns | Tagged Brockhaus, Commons, praise, thankfulness, Truth, Wikipedia, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Sermon for the Sunday after Christ´s Ascension

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

In 1522 Dr. Martin Luther uses tomorrow´s gospel (John 15,26-16,4) to preach of comfort and admonition. Here is an audible version of the German sermon. Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord, With all Your graces now outpoured On each believer’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastertide, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Sermon | Tagged comforter, Confession, cross, Faith, Holy Ghost, Jo15:26-16:4, Martin Luther, Mission, Sermon, Truth | Leave a comment

People on the way

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

What shall I say? These last hours have been quite a jump from O.R. Tambo to Frankfurt via Dubai and now I’m on the final stretch to Wittenberg and just getting past Leipzig traveling by train (ICE 692 which goes … Continue reading →

Posted in Gedankensplitter, Uncategorized | Tagged Bistro, Gesundbrunnen, GSG 9, Heinicken, Language, Lentils, Passport, Schirrmacher, Solitaire, Stewardess, Truth | Leave a comment

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

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

“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 →

Posted in Pentecost, Uncategorized | Tagged Ac10:34a.42-48a, Baptism, clean, Cornelius, Covenant, Ex19:3-6, God's will, Holy Nation, Jo4:19-26, Law, Messiah, Prophet, Spirit, testament, Truth, Wash | Leave a comment

6th Sunday in Easter: Rogate domino!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

6th Sunday in Easter called Rogate domino: “Pray to the Lord…” Watchword from Psalm 66:20 Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Introit from Psalm 95 O come, let us sing … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastertide, Uncategorized | Tagged 1Ti2:1-6a, Ask, collect, Easter, Egypt, Ex32:7-14, find, friend, godliness, Golden Calf, Holiness, Holy Spirit, intercede, intercession, Jo16:23b-28.33, Knowledge, Liturgy, Lk11:5-13, Martin Luther, Moses, Opened, Our Father, Our Father Thou in heaven above, Prayer, Ps66:20, Ps95, receive, Request, Rogate, Salvation, seek, Thanksgiving, Truth, white | Leave a comment

2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 1:17) The Introit from Psalm 105: O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the … Continue reading →

Posted in Epiphany, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged Cana, Christ, EX33, Exodus, Grace, IX, Jesus, Jo1:17, Jo2, LH, LH 74, LSB, Michael Weisse 1531, miracle, Moses, Once he came in blessing, Pastoral Care Companion, Ps 105, Ro12, Truth, Wedding, wine | Leave a comment

Lessons for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword from the gospel of St. Matthew 25,40: Jesus Christ said: ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’ Old Testament lesson from Genesis 4:1-16a Adam … Continue reading →

Posted in Gottesdienst, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged Abel, Adam, brother, Cain, Eve, Gn4;1-16a, God, Good Samaritan, Love, Mt25:40, Robbers, Truth | Leave a comment

Sermon during Matins

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

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:

Posted in Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane, Matins in the morning, Sermon, Uncategorized | Tagged Fulfilment, Gal6:7-10, goodness, Patience, Prophet, righteousness, shame, St. Paul, St. Timothy, Trust, Truth | Leave a comment

Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 17th February 2016

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, pardon everyone who sets their heart on seeking God– the LORD, the God of their ancestors– even if they are not clean according to the rules of the sanctuary.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Herrenhuter Readings, Uncategorized | Tagged 2Chr30:18-20, access, answer, Chad Bird, Desire, enter, find, Hear, Lk19:2-3, LSB 773, Our Father, pardon, Pray, sanctuary, seek, Truth, Way, welcome | Leave a comment

Concerning the joy of your salvation

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

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 →

Posted in Lectionary etc, sermonette or devotion, Theologie, Uncategorized | Tagged Anselm, cross, debt, Deliverance, found, free, Fulfilment, home, Humiliation, Meditation, raised up, Redeemed, redemption, Resurrection, righteousness, Salvation, satisfaction, Truth | Leave a comment