Commentary on Luke 2:22-40
This special day, celebrating the Presentation of Jesus at the temple in accordance with the [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Galatians 4:4-7
Galatians 4:4-7 contrasts our former status as slaves to the elemental spirits/principles of the world [...]
Commentary on Psalm 148
The psalmist of Psalm 148 sings:1 Praise the Lord from the earth You sea monsters and all [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:10—62:3
The book of Ezekiel defines a true prophet in this [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-12
So many choices!1 For Christmas Day in any of the years of the lectionary cycle, [...]
Commentary on Psalm 97
“The Lord is king … most high … exalted” — a perfect proclamation for Christmas.1 This reality [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Preachers may be flummoxed to encounter today’s New Testament reading [...]
Commentary on Psalm 111
If I were tasked with introducing God as our visiting lecturer, I would use this psalm.1 Psalm [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Even God’s friend Moses did not live forever. But God [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:21-28
Jesus’ teaching ministry starts in Capernaum, on the Sabbath day, in the synagogue. Jesus’ exorcism [...]
