"Abraham and Isaac," John August Swanson. Used by permission from the artist.
Image © by John August Swanson. Artwork held in the Luther Seminary Fine Arts Collection, St. Paul, Minn.
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Third Sunday of Advent
Matthew 11:2-11 Commentary
by Ben Witherington
While in the Matthean lection for the second Sunday in Advent, we hear about John's testimony to Jesus, in this lection for the third Sunday in Advent we hear about Jesus' testimony to John (see verse 11). ...
Commentary | Bible Text
Isaiah 35:1-10 Commentary
by Anathea Portier-Young
"They will rejoice."
Psalm 146:5-10 Commentary
by Paul S. Berge
Psalm 146 is the first of the five great Hallel (praise) Psalms (146-150) that conclude the book of Psalms.
James 5:7-10 Commentary
by Dirk G. Lange
Many scriptural texts can be read in isolation of their context and still provide some meaning.
Do You See What I See?
by David Lose
December 12, 2010
Dear Working Preacher,
Every once in a while, the appointed passage speaks so clearly to our own day and time that it's nothing short of arresting. This is one of those weeks. ...
Brainwave 149: Lectionary Texts for the 12th of December 2010
Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose, and Matt Skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for Advent 3: Isa 35:1-10, Ps 146:5-10, James 5:7-10, Matt 11:2-11.