Revised Common Lectionary

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Commentary on John 14:23-29

This passage is part of Jesus’ farewell discourse to his disciples on the night before [...]

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Commentary on Revelation 21:1-6

In 1968, poor people traveled across the United States in [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 148

The wording of the Proper Preface for Holy Communion varies a bit as we move through the [...]

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Commentary on Acts 11:1-18

Since much in Acts 11:1–18 repeats what has already occurred in the preceding narrative (10:1–48), [...]

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Commentary on John 13:31-35

As is the case with many lectionary texts, something is lost when this passage is [...]

Seedling growing between iron bars
Commentary on John 10:22-30

Throughout John’s Gospel, responses to Jesus vary widely.1 This is the case once more in [...]

Seedling growing between iron bars
Commentary on Acts 9:36-43

After introducing Saul to the readers, Luke quickly shifts his attention back to the ministry [...]

Seedling growing between iron bars
Commentary on Psalm 23

The ubiquitous Psalm 23 has enriched the lives of believers, both Jews and Christians. It is so [...]

Seedling growing between iron bars
Commentary on Revelation 7:9-17

Revelation is a letter to 7 churches made up of [...]

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Commentary on John 21:1-19

My commentary on last week’s passage explained how the resurrection appearances in John 20 served [...]