Commentary on Luke 19:1-10
Zacchaeus’ body has gone up in importance in the political system, with the results of [...]
Gospel
Commentary on John 8:31-36
This week’s passage is an intriguing one for Reformation Sunday. Reformation Day commemorates the day [...]
Commentary on Luke 18:9-14
This parable, if we do our exegetical homework, puts us in something of a bind. [...]
Commentary on Luke 18:1-8
As someone who has been an activist and organizer for many years and has sought [...]
Commentary on Luke 17:11-19
This passage follows the trajectory of geography, healing, and faith, pointing to the theme of [...]
Commentary on Luke 17:5-10
“Increase our faith!” plead the disciples. Only in retreating to the first five verses of [...]
Commentary on Luke 16:19-31
The opening verse of this pericope, 16:19, has the same phrase as 16:1, the opening [...]
Commentary on Luke 16:1-13
It is far easier to comment on this text than to preach on it. A [...]
Commentary on Luke 15:1-10
On a recent trip to the dentist, the dental assistant asked me about the significance [...]
Commentary on Luke 14:25-33
In Luke 14:25–33, Jesus’ teaching takes a sobering turn as he underlines the demands of [...]
