First Reading

John 3:8
Commentary on Genesis 12:1-4a

We do not know why this story begins with Abraham (and his family). But we [...]

John 4:15
Commentary on Exodus 17:1-7

This section of the book of Exodus is set in a time of crisis being [...]

John 9:11
Commentary on 1 Samuel 16:1-13

You can have one of the most unforgettable dining experiences [...]

John 11:43-44
Commentary on Ezekiel 37:1-14

What a story this is! I teach near Hollywood, and so maybe that’s why I [...]

Matthew 27:11
Commentary on Isaiah 50:4-9a

Isaiah 50:4-9a is part of the third of four “Servant Songs” in Isaiah 40-55 (a [...]

John 13:5
Commentary on Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14

Sharing fellowship and food represent the best and worst times [...]

Matthew 28:1
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

“How is it,” the preaching professor inquired, “that you can prepare a sermon manuscript and [...]

John 20:27
Commentary on Acts 2:14a, 22-32

The first assignment in the course I teach on the [...]

Luke 24:35
Commentary on Acts 2:14a, 36-41

The sermons in Acts are not autonomous, “sage-on-the-stage,” rhetorical performances. [...]

Tetelestai (It is finished)
Commentary on Isaiah 52:13—53:12

This song of suffering has generated so much controversy over [...]