Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17
The account of Jesus’ baptism is found in all four Gospels. Only Matthew records the [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-9
As we celebrate the baptism of our Lord this week, it is worth considering what [...]
Commentary on Psalm 29
If there’s one word to describe this psalm, it might be “loud.”1 The God of glory “thunders” [...]
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43
In Acts 10:34–43, Peter shares the good news of what God has done in Jesus [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12
The Greek word epithaneia (epiphany) means manifestation. This festival commemorates the visit of the magi [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 60:1-6
Isaiah 60:1-6 commences with two imperatives, “arise” and “shine,” directed to the City of Zion [...]
Commentary on Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
The Greek meaning of “epiphany” means to reveal or uncover.1 [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-12
Imagine your pastor starting a sermon with this headline: “When [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23
The text for today displays a tension between two extremes. On the one hand, Herod’s [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 63:7-9
“It was no messenger or angel but his presence that saved them.”1 Isaiah seeks to [...]
