Commentary on Luke 16:19-31
The opening verse of this pericope, 16:19, has the same phrase as 16:1, the opening [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Luke 16:1-13
It is far easier to comment on this text than to preach on it. A [...]
Commentary on Luke 15:1-10
On a recent trip to the dentist, the dental assistant asked me about the significance [...]
Commentary on Luke 14:25-33
In Luke 14:25–33, Jesus’ teaching takes a sobering turn as he underlines the demands of [...]
Commentary on Luke 14:1, 7-14
In the parable of the wedding banquet, Jesus teaches the importance of humility as a [...]
Commentary on Luke 13:10-17
The Gospel of Luke opens with dramatic appearances of the archangel Gabriel, who announces to [...]
Commentary on Luke 12:49-56
During a season of aching division in church and society, this passage seems to affirm [...]
Commentary on Luke 12:32-40
The movie Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011) is a puzzle of shifting espionage identities and [...]
Commentary on Luke 12:13-21
Fighting over inheritance is a common problem in all societies and cultures. It stresses people [...]
Commentary on Luke 11:1-13
There are two versions of the Lord’s prayer. The shorter version is in Luke 11:1-4, [...]