Commentary on Matthew 5:1-20
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” The word translated [...]
Narrative Lectionary
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 [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
Many of us adorn our homes and churches with beloved [...]
Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25
Any New Testament text, including this one, comes from a time, place, culture, and language [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-9
Today’s lection is one of the four “Servant Songs” in Isaiah. The church has nearly [...]
Commentary on Esther 4:1-17
Week 5: June 28, 2026 Preaching text: Esther 4:1-17; accompanying text: Luke 9:23-24 Ruth 1: [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; then 2:1-4
The narrative account in Isaiah [...]
