Narrative Lectionary

Woman at the well with Jesus
Commentary on John 4:1-42

Recently I taught a series on the Gospel of John in a church, as I [...]

Nicodemus and Jesus on a Rooftop
Commentary on John 3:1-21

The story of Nicodemus forms part of the “Cana to Cana” cycle of John’s Gospel [...]

Jerusalem Temple from 2nd Temple Period
Commentary on John 2:13-25

Most of us are familiar with the story of the Cleansing of the Temple, when [...]

The Miracle at Cana
Commentary on John 2:1-11

The first disciples have been gathered in the previous narrative and Jesus has announced that [...]

John 1:29
Commentary on John 1:35-51

In the previous week’s Gospel, we heard the story of how John the Baptist comes [...]

Commentary on John 1:19-34

Like the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, John does not provide any information about Jesus’ [...]

The birth of Jesus with shepherds
Commentary on Luke 2:8-20

Luke 2:1–14, the Narrative Lectionary’s reading for Christmas Eve, presents the birth of a child [...]

You will find a child
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

Luke 2:1–20 is the classic Christmas Story. It is part [...]

christmas stars on street
Commentary on John 1:1-18

The Prologue of the Gospel of John is one of the best-known passages in the [...]

Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-13

Commentary is forthcoming for this text. PRAYER OF THE DAY God of restoration, Save us [...]