Commentary on John 1:35-51
In the previous week’s Gospel, we heard the story of how John the Baptist comes [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on John 1:19-34
Like the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, John does not provide any information about Jesus’ [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:8-20
Luke 2:1–14, the Narrative Lectionary’s reading for Christmas Eve, presents the birth of a child [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
Luke 2:1–20 is the classic Christmas Story. It is part [...]
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 [...]
Commentary on Ezekiel 37:1-14
This week’s passage is another one of Ezekiel’s whirlwind visions and ecstasy type encounters. This [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14
Would Jeremiah have made it onto as many coffee mugs, [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 9:1-7
I often come away from reading Isaiah with a particular experience. I encounter magnificent poetry, [...]
Commentary on Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24
Every pastor has encountered people who must dig through years [...]