Commentary on Luke 1:46b-55
Even if you do not preach on Mary’s Psalm, sing it this weekend during Sabbath [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Micah 5:2-5a
As I read Micah 5:2-5a, the Christmas carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” comes to [...]
Commentary on Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]
Advent, the season of waiting for Christ to come to [...]
Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7
Finding joy in a period of waiting is not easy. [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 12:2-6
Isaiah 12 is the culminating hymn of the first section of Isaiah’s prophecy.1 The first [...]
Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14-20
For, if it is true that the child was born [...]
Commentary on Luke 3:7-18
Like Israel’s prophets before him, the mission of John the Baptist is “to turn … [...]
Commentary on Philippians 1:3-11
What would your parting words be to a faith community [...]
Commentary on Luke 1:68-79
Luke 1:68-79 marks the Benedictus—also known as the song of Zechariah.1 It is one of [...]
Commentary on Malachi 3:1-4
In Malachi 3:1-4, God announces that he is sending a messenger to prepare for his [...]