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Preaching on the Easter Vigil? Check out Kevin Strickland's article for inspiration and links to related commentaries.
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Vigil of Easter
Resurrection of Our Lord
Luke 24:1-12 Commentary
by Holly Hearon
The narrative of the empty tomb signifies overturned expectations, hope renewed, and an invitation to participate in God’s ongoing narrative through Jesus Christ who is risen.
Commentary | Bible Text
Genesis 1:1--2:4a Commentary
by Karla Suomala
Translation renders the opening verses of Genesis 1 deceptively clear and straightforward.1
Ezekiel 37:1-14 Commentary
by Corrine Carvalho
In this well-known passage from the book of Ezekiel, the prophet speaks over a field littered with dry bones, and the dead are resurrected.1
Jonah 1:1--2:1-3 [4-6] 7-9 Commentary
by J. Clinton McCann
The Book of Jonah is simultaneously pathetic and hilarious.1
Romans 6:3-11 Commentary
by Bryan J. Whitfield
In Romans, Paul declares the good news that God restores and makes right people’s covenant relationships through Jesus Christ’s obedience (Romans 1:16-17; 3:21-26).
A Very Holy Week
by Karoline Lewis
April 20, 2019
Dear Working Preachers, I suspect that your Holy Week plans and preaching are well in place by now. The palms are ready. The supper is prepared. The passion of our Lord has been ...
SB411 - Easter Vigil
Rebroadcast of a 2015 discussion on texts for Easter Vigil (April 20, 2019): (Gospel) John 20:1-18; (Vigil Reading I) Genesis 1:1--2:4a; (Vigil Reading IV) Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21; (Vigil Reading V) Isaiah 55:1-11; (Vigil Reading XII) Daniel 3:1-29; (N.T. Reading) Romans 6:3-11.