Revised Common Lectionary

Figure standing amid rubble after earthquake
Commentary on Daniel 12:1-3

Daniel 12:1–3 has become one of the touchstones of the Christian doctrine of the resurrection. [...]

Figure standing amid rubble after earthquake
Commentary on Mark 13:1-8

Mark 13:1-8 reveals a back and forth between Jesus and his disciples. In these exchanges, [...]

Shadow figures on a brick wall
Commentary on Hebrews 9:24-28

Hebrews can be overwhelming, and Hebrews 9, I think, is perhaps the most overwhelming chapter. [...]

Shadow figures on a brick wall
Commentary on Psalm 146

Psalm 146 is structurally simple, yet theologically profound.1 Its genre is one of praise and it is [...]

Shadow figures on a brick wall
Commentary on Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17

Last week’s commentary on Ruth 1:1–18 outlined the centrality of [...]

Shadow figures on a brick wall
Commentary on 1 Kings 17:8-16

This week’s text is one in a series of miracle stories in the books of [...]

Shadow figures on a brick wall
Commentary on Mark 12:38-44

The text for this week presents both a caution and an example. “Watch out for [...]

Votive candles in darkened space
Commentary on Psalm 24

Psalm 24 is notoriously difficult to interpret.1 While virtually everyone sees that it falls into three parts: [...]

Votive candles in darkened space
Commentary on Isaiah 25:6-9

I have a confession to make: I am a little bit obsessed with the “Below [...]

Votive candles in darkened space
Commentary on John 11:32-44

Why do churches dedicate a Sunday every year to the commemoration of all the saints [...]