Commentary on Luke 24:36b-48
“They thought they were seeing a ghost” (Luke 24:37 Common English Bible). In this passage, [...]
Gospel
Commentary on John 20:19-31
Fear can be paralyzing. We often associate fear with the fight-or-flight impulse, but paralysis is [...]
Commentary on Mark 16:1-8
Mark’s Easter sermon goes something like this: “Christ is risen! And they said nothing to [...]
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42
The Gospel of John’s passion narrative helpfully reminds us that [...]
Commentary on John 13:1-17, 31b-35
“Unless I wash you, you have no share with me” [...]
Commentary on Mark 15:1-39 [40-47]
Mark’s account of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus highlights [...]
Commentary on John 12:20-33
During the Passover festival, some Greeks came to Philip and said to him, “Sir, we [...]
Commentary on John 3:14-21
Though I’ve never been much of a baseball fan, I’ve seen plenty of games on [...]
Commentary on John 2:13-22
The Gospel of John frequently interjects or adds its “meta” (transcending reflection of the subject [...]
Commentary on Mark 8:31-38
Was Peter so wrong? Peter took Jesus aside and rebuked him for declaring openly that [...]