Commentary on Exodus 1:8—2:10
This week’s passage is divided into two distinct units. The [...]
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 32:22-31
The character of Jacob is deeply enigmatic for many Christian [...]
Commentary on Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
“This is the Lord’s doing. We have nothing to say [...]
Commentary on Genesis 25:19-34
Genesis 25:19-34 begins a group of narratives that biblical commentators [...]
Commentary on Genesis 28:10-19a
Jacob’s surprising encounter with God at Bethel leads to reflection [...]
Commentary on Genesis 29:15-28
Love stories in the Bible, such as this First Lesson [...]
Commentary on Genesis 18:1-15 [21:1-7]
“Is anything too wonderful for the Lord?” The question the [...]
Commentary on Genesis 21:8-21
For some time now, I have wondered why the editors of Genesis give Hagar and [...]
Commentary on Genesis 22:1-14
What do we do with this text? It’s horrifying—that Abraham would plan to kill his [...]
Commentary on Judges 4:1-7
Deborah is among the most prestigious female leaders in the Old Testament and her exemplary [...]
