Commentary on Genesis 9:8-17
Genesis 9:8–17 describes how God, in the aftermath of the flood, blesses and makes a [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
The book of Joel is set amid the terrors of [...]
Commentary on 2 Kings 2:1-12
Elisha is the prophet Elijah’s disciple and successor. But Elijah is a little cool toward [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 40:21-31
This poem is a display in exilic hope. The hope this poem provides is ultimately [...]
Commentary on Genesis 1:1-5
In recent decades scholarly opinion on how to translate the opening words of Genesis—bereshit bara—has [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Epiphany is my favorite season in the church. It means [...]
Commentary on Jonah 3:1-5, 10
The book of Jonah is the fifth book of the minor prophets collection in our [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
It is not a good time for God’s people. The [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 60:1-6
In order to understand Isaiah 60:1–6 in its postexilic context, it is crucial to understand [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:10—62:3
An enduring challenge for preaching prophetic literature in the Advent [...]