Commentary on John 17:6-19
This prayer shows the proximity of the end of Jesus’ ministry. It is as if [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Ephesians 1:15-23
The knowledge of the risen and ascended Jesus involves more [...]
Commentary on Psalm 47
Psalm 47 is a hymn that celebrates God’s reign as king over the earth.1 The psalm also [...]
Commentary on Acts 1:1-11
The author of Acts also wrote the third Gospel and is traditionally associated with Luke [...]
Commentary on Luke 24:44-53
Christian churches celebrate Ascension Day on the fortieth day of Easter. Luke 24:51 describes that [...]
Commentary on 1 John 5:1-6
For analysis of the structure of 1 John, see the commentary on 1 John 3. [...]
Commentary on Psalm 98
Psalm 98 is the fifth psalm in a group of six psalms in Book Four of the [...]
Commentary on Acts 10:44-48
There is a classic sermon tactic that breaks a story in two. It draws listeners [...]
Commentary on John 15:9-17
Love is a word, the meaning of which I take very seriously. As a result, [...]
Commentary on 1 John 4:7-21
First John 4:7-21 calls its recipients to recognize the presence of God in their relationships, [...]