"The Supper at Emmaus," Rembrandt. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Third Sunday of Easter
Luke 24:13-35 Commentary
by Richard Swanson
This is an odd scene.
Commentary | Bible Text
Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Commentary
by Scott Shauf
This week’s passage includes the brief introduction to Peter’s Pentecost sermon (2:14a), the concluding statement of the sermon (2:36), and the subsequent response of his audience (2:37-41). ...
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 Commentary
by J. Clinton McCann
Like Psalm 118, Psalm 116 is a psalm of thanksgiving that is part of the Egyptian Hallel (see essay on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Resurrection of Our Lord).
1 Peter 1:17-23 Commentary
by Karl Jacobson
In his explanation to the second article of the Apostles’ Creed, Luther writes,
Broken Before Burning
by David Lose
May 04, 2014
Dear Working Preacher,
The Emmaus story is one of my favorites. Part of that, as I mentioned the last time this passage came up, is because I think it is Luke’s great promise ...
Sermon Brainwave #352 - Third Sunday of Easter
Discussion on texts for Third Sunday of Easter (May 4, 2014): (Gospel) Luke 24:13-35; (1st Reading) Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; (2nd Reading) 1 Peter 1:17-23.