Alternate First Reading

Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19

Since the pulp-patron saint of archaeologists, Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones, [...]

Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

This pericope focuses on David’s coronation and capture of Jerusalem. [...]

Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27

David’s lament over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, a [...]

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:[1a, 4-11, 19-23] 32-49

The story of David slaying Goliath, violent though it is, [...]

Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13

While promise, covenant and anointing have become exalted terms in [...]

Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:4-11 [12-15] 16-20; [11:14-15]

“We Want a King!” It’s [...]

Commentary on Judges 4:1-7

Women’s Work Judges 4:1-7 introduces two biblical chapters which focus on Deborah, in the form [...]

Commentary on Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

The closing address in the book of Joshua is a [...]

Commentary on Joshua 3:7-17

The story of the crossing of the Jordan highlights the authorization of Joshua’s leadership and [...]

Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Time flies. Last Sunday, we were privy to a conversation [...]