Revised Common Lectionary

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Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18

There is no infancy narrative, no temptation in the wilderness, [...]

The birth of Jesus with shepherds
Commentary on Titus 3:4-7

Once more, we see the author of the letter to Titus focusing on God’s gracious [...]

The birth of Jesus with shepherds
Commentary on Psalm 97

“The Lord is king … most high…exalted” — a perfect proclamation for Christmas.1 This reality is a [...]

The birth of Jesus with shepherds
Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-12

This Christmas, many Christians feel hopeless. Military violence, political strife, and environmental disasters have made [...]

The birth of Jesus with shepherds
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20

For Christmas Day, the lectionary turns to the second half [...]

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Comentario del San Lucas 2:41-52

En este domingo nos encontramos con uno de los escasos [...]

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Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17

Colossians 3:12–17 is an inspiring and lofty vision of what [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 148

Christmas Day and the few days afterward, at least in my North American context, are often a [...]

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Commentary on Luke 2:41-52

The lectionary ends this calendar year with the first words of Jesus, but before that [...]

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Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]

The lectionary calls for reading Hebrews 1:1–14 on Christmas Day, [...]