Revised Common Lectionary

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Commentary on Psalm 47

Psalm 47 is a hymn that celebrates God’s reign as king over the earth.1 The psalm also [...]

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Commentary on Acts 1:1-11

The author of Acts also wrote the third Gospel and is traditionally associated with Luke [...]

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Commentary on Luke 24:44-53

Christian churches celebrate Ascension Day on the fortieth day of Easter.  Luke 24:51 describes that [...]

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Commentary on 1 John 5:1-6

For analysis of the structure of 1 John, see the commentary on 1 John 3.  [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 98

Psalm 98 is the fifth psalm in a group of six psalms in Book Four of the [...]

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Commentary on Acts 10:44-48

There is a classic sermon tactic that breaks a story in two. It draws listeners [...]

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Commentary on John 15:9-17

Love is a word, the meaning of which I take very seriously.  As a result, [...]

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Commentary on 1 John 4:7-21

First John 4:7-21 calls its recipients to recognize the presence of God in their relationships, [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 22:25-31

Anne Lamott has famously said, “Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if [...]

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Commentary on Acts 8:26-40

One reason why the book of Acts makes for great Easter preaching is the narrative’s [...]