Gospel

candle burning with Christmas decorations in background
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20

The nativity story is so familiar that it is almost [...]

christmas candles with greens
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

For the Christmas Eve preacher, it may feel challenging to [...]

silhouetted figure looking up at stars
Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25

The Messiah has two fathers The first line of Matthew’s Gospel, which may also be [...]

spring in wilderness
Commentary on Matthew 11:2-11

This lectionary reading takes up only the first half of Jesus’ reply to John the [...]

solitary walker on mountain path in cloud
Commentary on Matthew 3:1-12

This episode interrupts the larger story of Jesus to introduce the one who “prepares the [...]

single candle lit
Commentary on Matthew 24:36-44

The inclusion of this passage at the head of the [...]

neon crown
Commentary on Luke 23:33-43

“Save yourself!” These were the words of Roman soldiers who were mocking Jesus. They must [...]

Figure holding torch under large stone arch
Commentary on Luke 21:5-19

The temple was beautiful. It had recently been refurbished by Herod the Great. And apparently, [...]

Matthew 5:4
Commentary on Luke 6:20-31

Jesus is looking. What does he see? While this pericope begins with Jesus looking at [...]

Psalm 17:5 - Hikers walking on rocky trail
Commentary on Luke 20:27-38

“How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?” Though the historical origins [...]