Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12
The Greek word epithaneia (epiphany) means manifestation. This festival commemorates the visit of the magi [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23
The text for today displays a tension between two extremes. On the one hand, Herod’s [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:15-21
By the time we arrive at the Festival of the Name of Jesus on January [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
The nativity story is so familiar that it is almost [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
For the Christmas Eve preacher, it may feel challenging to [...]
Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25
The Messiah has two fathers The first line of Matthew’s Gospel, which may also be [...]
Commentary on Matthew 11:2-11
This lectionary reading takes up only the first half of Jesus’ reply to John the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 3:1-12
This episode interrupts the larger story of Jesus to introduce the one who “prepares the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 24:36-44
The inclusion of this passage at the head of the [...]
Commentary on Luke 23:33-43
“Save yourself!” These were the words of Roman soldiers who were mocking Jesus. They must [...]
