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First Sunday in Lent
Matthew 4:1-11 Commentary
by Melinda Quivik
We know this scene too well.
Commentary | Bible Text
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Commentary
by Alphonetta Wines
Today’s text comes from Genesis 3, the story of the Garden of Eden, one of the first three chapters in the Bible.
Psalm 32 Commentary
by Cameron B.R. Howard
In Christian tradition, Psalm 32 has long been classified as one of the seven "penitential psalms," which are often read during the liturgical season of Lent.1
Romans 5:12-19 Commentary
by Israel Kamudzandu
In our quest for human existence and meaning, we often forget where our desire to be on our own started and in Romans 5:12-19, one cannot help but hear Paul’s interpretation of Genesis 3.
Tending Lent
by Karoline Lewis
March 01, 2020
Two homiletical traps (pun intended) lie in wait when it comes to the story of Jesus’ temptation.
The first preaching slip-up is to view Jesus’ testing in the wilderness ...
Sermon Brainwave #710 - First Sunday in Lent
Discussion on texts for First Sunday in Lent (Mar. 1, 2020). (Gospel) Matthew 4:1-11; (First Reading) Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; (Second Reading) Romans 5:12-19. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher.