PROFITING FROM THE WORD 3. THE SCRIPTURES AND CHRIST The order we follow in this series is that of experience. It is not until man is made thoroughly displeased with himself that he begins to aspire after God. The fallen creature deluded by Satan, is self-satisfied till his sin-blinded eyes are open... Read More
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 5. THE SUPREMACY OF GOD In one of his letters to Erasmus, Luther said, "Your thoughts of God are too human." Probably that renowned scholar resented such a rebuke, the more so, since it proceeded from a miner’s son; nevertheless, it was thoroughly deserved. We too, though havin... Read More
The order we follow in this series is that of experience. It is not until man is made thoroughly displeased with himself that he begins to aspire after God. The fallen creature deluded by Satan, is self-satisfied until his sin-blinded eyes are opened to get a sight of himself. The Holy Spirit first ... Read More
"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters." Ps 23:1, 2 Summary of sermon by Erlo Stegen (Before the service, Rev Friedel Stegen shared how he had felt led on Tuesday to visit her in hospital. There he prayed with her and... Read More
Throughout the world people appreciate music. Singing is commonly used to enhance joyous celebrations like weddings. Music and singing can express and stimulate noble aspirations like praise, love, hope and joy. Unfortunately, however, man has also learned to abuse music as he has done with many oth... Read More
Why, O Lord, says he, have You withdrawn afar off? Psalm 9:1. Then he who thus inquired, as if all on a sudden he understood, or as if he asked, though he knew, that he might teach, adds, You despise in due seasons, in tribulations: that is, You despise seasonably, and causest tribulations to inflam... Read More
1. The inscription of this Psalm is, To the end for the hidden things of the Son, a Psalm of David himself. As to the hidden things of the Son there may be a question: but since he has not added whose, the very only-begotten Son of God should be understood. For where a Psalm has been inscribed of th... Read More
Psalm 1(1) Beatus vir qui non abiit 1 Happy indeed is the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked, nor lingers in the way of sinners nor sits in the company of scorners, 2 but whose delight is the law of the Lord and who ponders his law day and night. 3 He is like a tree that is planted beside... Read More
Let this verse be said: "Incline unto my aid, O God; O Lord, make haste to help me," and the "Glory be to the Father" then the hymn proper to each Hour. Then at Prime on Sunday four sections of Psalm 118 are to be said; and at each of the remaining Hours, that is Terce, Sext and None, three sections... Read More
Sometimes, in the rush of the Christmas season, we do not always focus our thoughts, our hearts and our minds upon Christ, the very reason we celebrate. As your family begins to look towards the celebration of the birth of Christ (the first advent – coming), take time each day to focus upon the One ... Read More
PROFITING FROM THE WORD 3. THE SCRIPTURES AND CHRIST
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 5. THE SUPREMACY OF GOD
THE SCRIPTURES AND CHRIST
I will show forth all Thy marvellous works!
Singing the Praises of God
Exposition on Psalm 10
Exposition on Psalm 9
Book I
Let this verse be said
Prepare Our Hearts For The Coming Of The Christ Child! By Kim Butts