--LUTHER AND THE PLAGUE ~~
-[Abiding Word Ministries / The Vine and the Branches
--Summer 2020 ~]

--It is interesting to look back at when the Bubonic Plague swept through Europe during Martin Luther's day. In 1527 the plague raged through Wittenberg, killing 70% of those who contracted it within days. Though many people fled the city, Luther and his pregnant wife, Katharina, defied the risk and decided to stay in order to minister to the sick, literally bringing them into his own home. He recognized this as an opportunity to preach the Gospel to those who were days away from death. The plague lasted about 3 months and changed their lives. Sometime shortly after this, he penned the great hymn "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." Let us draw inspiration and solace from such a life. ~~

- Source: patheos.com --"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" // Matt Boswell // <https://youtu.be/oNeP7bGagqg>
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