Commentary on Matthew 18:1-9
When the disciples ask, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus redirects [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Matthew 16:24—17:8
Risk-benefit analyses dominate many of our decision-making processes. High school [...]
Commentary on Matthew 13:24-43
As we continue through the gospel of Matthew, we have [...]
Commentary on Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29
“On Christ the solid rock I stand All other ground [...]
Commentary on Matthew 6:7-21
Jesus’ words about forgiveness and wealth in Matthew 6:14–21 inspire us to live simply, weighed [...]
Commentary on Matthew 5:1-20
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” The word translated [...]
Commentary on Matthew 4:1-17
In Matthew, Jesus lives in three different places—Bethlehem, Egypt, and Nazareth—by the time he’s a [...]
Commentary on Matthew 3:1-17
Matthew’s genealogy (1:1-17) shows Jesus can be linked to David the king and Abraham the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 1:1-17
Perhaps few of us will get excited about reading, teaching, or preaching a genealogy. But [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:8-20
As with the story of Jesus being born in a barn (see the commentary on [...]