Commentary on Matthew 4:12-23
Matthew’s account of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the call of his first disciples [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Isaiah 9:1-4
For all of the complexities and uncertainties surrounding these verses, the message is quite clear: [...]
Commentary on Psalm 27:1, 4-9
As much as any psalm in the Psalter, Psalm 27 expresses trust in the lord [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Perhaps this is one of the greatest understatements in all [...]
Commentary on John 1:29-42
As we journey through ordinary time, our lectionary turns to passages that reveal who Jesus [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 49:1-7
Is the second Sunday of Epiphany too early for disappointment and frustration? In a new [...]
Commentary on Psalm 40:1-11
The lectionary selection from Psalm 40 includes ten verses that express thanksgiving (verses 1-10) and [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
If preachers follow the Revised Common Lectionary religiously, they will [...]
Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17
The account of Jesus’ baptism is found in all four Gospels. Only Matthew records the [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-9
As we celebrate the baptism of our Lord this week, it is worth considering what [...]