Commentary on Genesis 9:8-17
As the conclusion to a story of God wiping out almost all life and right [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Mark 1:9-15
Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:9-11) It is problematic to compare Jesus’ baptism with that of the [...]
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10
Reconciliation is the central theme in 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10. Paul [...]
Commentary on Psalm 51:1-17
On Ash Wednesday, people in churches, homes, and streets all over the world will receive [...]
Commentary on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Blow the shophar. The blowing of the shophar, or ram’s [...]
Commentary on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Ash Wednesday. I always tell myself and fellow clergy that [...]
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Second Corinthians 4:3-6 is part of the defense letter of [...]
Commentary on Psalm 50:1-6
First there is a blinding flash of light and then the thunderous sound of God [...]
Commentary on 2 Kings 2:1-12
Second Kings 2:1-12 is almost exactly half a narrative. The entire chapter has a chiastic [...]
Commentary on Mark 9:2-9
Every time we gather for worship (these days, distant from each other in person or on a [...]
