Revised Common Lectionary

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Commentary on Luke 13:10-17

The Gospel of Luke opens with dramatic appearances of the archangel Gabriel, who announces to [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 58:9b-14

Isaiah 56-66 addresses the community returning from the Babylonian exile to the dysfunctional and disappointing [...]

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Commentary on Jeremiah 1:4-10

As we prepare to preach on Jeremiah 1:4-10, we need to decide from which perspective [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 103:1-8

Verse one of Psalm 103, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is [...]

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Commentary on Hebrews 12:18-29

This week’s lectionary text from Hebrews, the third of four [...]

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Comentario del San Lucas 9:51-62

¿Cuáles son tus dones en tiempos de crisis? Y si [...]

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Commentary on Luke 12:49-56

During a season of aching division in church and society, this passage seems to affirm [...]

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Commentary on Jeremiah 23:23-29

The hunger for leadership has reached every sector of our [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 5:1-7

The lectionary text found in Isaiah 5:1-7 presents the preacher with an opportunity to preach [...]

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Commentary on Hebrews 11:29—12:2

Last week’s lectionary text included an introduction to the topic [...]