Gospel

Commentary on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Commentray for this text is forthcoming.

Commentary on Matthew 17:1-9

After the story of Peter’s confession (Matthew 16:13–20) and the subsequent passion prediction of Jesus [...]

Commentary on Matthew 5:13-20

The lectionary offers preachers an awkward selection this Sunday. It combines two units from the [...]

Children smiling and making peace signs with their hands.
Commentary on Matthew 5:1-12

Challenges abound for interpreters of this opening section of the Sermon on the Mount.  How [...]

Commentary on Matthew 4:12-23

After the birth narrative, Matthew’s story of Jesus skips to the adult Jesus coming to [...]

Commentary on John 1:29-42

We begin “the next day” in this passage, because one day has already transpired in [...]

Detail from Empore Wolfschlugen. 13: Taufe Jesu.
Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17

Jesus’ baptism marks the first time we experience Jesus as an adult. No longer a [...]

Detail from Adoration of the Magi (San Donato in Scopeto) by Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1482.
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12

In the context of God’s long-standing presence with Israel (Matthew 1:1–17), God has initiated the [...]

photo of light in darkness
Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18

The prologue of John’s Gospel cracks the lens with which [...]

Detail from Daniele Crespi's
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23

In Judeo-Christian traditions, one expects God not to let evildoers prosper and not to let [...]