Commentary on Luke 21:5-19
The temple was beautiful. It had recently been refurbished by Herod the Great. And apparently, [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Luke 6:20-31
Jesus is looking. What does he see? While this pericope begins with Jesus looking at [...]
Commentary on Luke 20:27-38
“How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?” Though the historical origins [...]
Commentary on Luke 19:1-10
Zacchaeus’ body has gone up in importance in the political system, with the results of [...]
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 [...]
