Revised Common Lectionary

Shepherd kneels in front of baby Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 96

Let’s face it, this night belongs to the newborn Jesus, Mary and Joseph, along with shepherds, a [...]

Shepherd kneels in front of baby Jesus
Commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7

A “zealous” God. Isaiah 9:2-7 (1-6 in the Hebrew) paints a picture of God’s zealousness, [...]

Shepherd kneels in front of baby Jesus
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

Christmas Eve. The preacher brings Luke’s story into the excitement [...]

Stone carving of Mary and Elizabeth touching hands
Commentary on Hebrews 10:5-10

Throughout Advent we look back to the past as we reach forward to the future. [...]

Stone carving of Mary and Elizabeth touching hands
Commentary on Luke 1:46b-55

Even if you do not preach on Mary’s Psalm, sing it this weekend during Sabbath [...]

Stone carving of Mary and Elizabeth touching hands
Commentary on Micah 5:2-5a

As I read Micah 5:2-5a, the Christmas carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” comes to [...]

Stone carving of Mary and Elizabeth touching hands
Commentary on Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]

Advent, the season of waiting for Christ to come to [...]

water splashing in a pool
Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7

Finding joy in a period of waiting is not easy. [...]

water splashing in a pool
Commentary on Isaiah 12:2-6

Isaiah 12 is the culminating hymn of the first section of Isaiah’s prophecy.1 The first [...]

water splashing in a pool
Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14-20

For, if it is true that the child was born [...]