Commentary on James 3:1-12
For the last two weeks, the lectionary selections in James have highlighted the critical distance [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-9
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 24B) is the only instance of Psalm 116:1-9 as [...]
Commentary on Proverbs 1:20-33
The book of Proverbs features two loud women. Both of [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 50:4-9a
The third Servant Song in Deutero-Isaiah (Isaiah 50:4-9a) probably has received less attention than its [...]
Commentary on Mark 8:27-38
Brother, afar from your Savior today, Risking your soul for the things that decay, Oh, [...]
Commentary on James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17
We may know in our minds that God loves everyone, [...]
Commentary on Psalm 146
Psalm 146 opens a collection of five hallelujah psalms at the end of the book of Psalms [...]
Commentary on Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
The book of Proverbs is known as a wisdom book [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 35:4-7a
The lectionary text of this week is embedded in a joyful celebration of God’s definitive [...]
Commentary on Mark 7:24-37
Mark has juxtaposed stories in 7:24-30 and 7:31-37 as mirror images of each other. Both [...]