Commentary on Jonah 3:10—4:11
The opening verse of this passage challenges two key beliefs [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 50:15-21
The inclusion of Genesis 50:15–21 among the gospel reading from [...]
Commentary on Ezekiel 33:7-11
The pericope reminds Ezekiel of his call to be a watchman over the house of [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 15:15-21
The Bible is the world’s #1 bestselling book of all [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 51:1-6
These verses from Isaiah are packed as they celebrate what God will accomplish among the [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Preaching this Isaiah text could take several tacks. Be sure [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-5
The exilic and post-exilic sections of Isaiah, beginning in chapter 40, reckon with questions of [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 19:9-18
The prophet Elijah’s life is in danger, and he is in retreat. He is despondent [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 3:5-12
1 Kings 3:5–12 is bracketed by the death of David, Israel’s greatest king and the [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 44:6-8
“You are the only one. There is no one else.” Whispered from one lover to [...]
