Commentary on Amos 7:7-15
Prophets are unpopular, and Amos is no exception. In this passage, we see a fragment [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Jeremiah 23:1-6
Jeremiah’s critique of leaders is born from his compassion for the people. “Woe!” This passage [...]
Commentary on 2 Kings 4:42-44
This week’s passage is simple and brief. A man brings limited food, but through a [...]
Commentary on Genesis 2:18-24
Genesis 2:18-24 is a fascinating text that throughout the centuries has done much harm. For [...]
Commentary on Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
“Your cancer is terminal, you have 6 months to live.” [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 53:4-12
The text we read today is central to what has come to be known as [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:7-9
Jeremiah 31:7-9 is found within the part of the book interpreters call “The Book of [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:1-9
The lectionary reading for this week is the Shema, the [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 17:8-16
This week’s text is one in a series of miracle stories in the books of [...]
Commentary on Daniel 12:1-3
First of all, congratulations on following the lectionary and taking the challenge to preach on [...]