Revised Common Lectionary

The Canaanite Woman asks for healing for her daughter
Commentary on Genesis 45:1-15

“And he wept so loudly” (Genesis 45:2). Joseph had done plenty of crying in preceding [...]

Matthew 16:19
Comentario del San Mateo 16:13-20

La gran pregunta Cesarea de Filipo, una localidad pagana de [...]

Matthew 16:19
Commentary on Psalm 138:1-8

In Hebrew, the name for the book of Psalms is tehillim, or “praises,” because from [...]

Matthew 16:19
Commentary on Matthew 16:13-20

Peter gets it right: “You are the Messiah, the Son [...]

Matthew 16:19
Commentary on Isaiah 51:1-6

When you listen to a choir you hear a collection of voices coming together. Isaiah [...]

Matthew 16:19
Commentary on Exodus 1:8—2:10

This week’s passage is divided into two distinct units. The [...]

God Touches Jeremiah's Mouth
Commentary on Psalm 26:1-8

I teach at a college that emphasizes the integration of faith and learning. We strive [...]

Matthew 13:47
Commentary on Psalm 119:129-136

The sheer size of Psalm 119 alone (176 verses) frequently [...]

Bread and Fish
Commentary on Genesis 32:22-31

The character of Jacob is deeply enigmatic for many Christian [...]

Bread and Fish
Commentary on Romans 9:1-5

People these days ask God to damn lots of things.1 I have, too; but I’ve [...]