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First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:36-44 Commentary
by Arland J. Hultgren
The Gospel readings for the four Sundays in Advent, Year A, follow the pattern for all three years (A, B, and C).
Commentary | Bible Text
Isaiah 2:1-5 Commentary
by Barbara Lundblad
The First Readings for Advent, Year A, provide particularly rich visual gifts.
Psalm 122 Commentary
by Henry Langknecht
The psalm begins with an iconic, inspirational “poster verse” that in our day will likely be heard as referring to the Sunday morning worship high experienced by those who are feeling especially ...
Romans 13:11-14 Commentary
by Valerie Nicolet-Anderson
In this passage, Paul puts into place a series of contrasts that are easily remembered and well-known in biblical literature: night versus day, darkness versus light, honor and virtue versus debauchery ...
A Sure and Certain Promise
by David Lose
December 01, 2013
Dear Working Preacher,
As I opened WorkingPreacher.org this week to review the readings and commentary for this coming Sunday, two things struck me. The beautiful blue of the Advent ...
Brainwave 325 - First Sunday of Advent
Discussion on texts for First Sunday of Advent (Dec. 1, 2013): (Gospel) Matthew 24:36-44; (1st Reading) Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; (2nd Reading) Romans 13:11-14.