Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10
Each Gospel account of Jesus’ resurrection presents the event differently, as though each of the [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Matthew 27:27-61
Since Matthew 16:21, Jesus has predicted a final confrontation with [...]
Commentary on Matthew 26:17-30
Matthew 25 concludes with the vision of Jesus’ triumphant return [...]
Commentary on Matthew 25:31-46
In chapters 21-25, Matthew positions Jesus in Jerusalem, after his [...]
Commentary on Matthew 25:1-13
This parable of the bridesmaids (probably better translated “virgins”) is yet another Matthean parable sung [...]
Commentary on Matthew 22:1-14
This seems to be one of the harsher and, perhaps, more illogical parables in the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 20:1-16
This parable of the “Laborers in the Vineyard” might be one of the more well-known [...]
Commentary on Matthew 18:15-35
The text this week is a mishmash of communal disciplinary [...]
Commentary on Matthew 18:1-9
When the disciples ask, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus redirects [...]
Commentary on Matthew 16:24—17:8
Risk-benefit analyses dominate many of our decision-making processes. High school [...]