Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
For the Christmas Eve preacher, it may feel challenging to [...]

For the Christmas Eve preacher, it may feel challenging to [...]

The Messiah has two fathers The first line of Matthew’s Gospel, which may also be [...]

This lectionary reading takes up only the first half of Jesus’ reply to John the [...]

This episode interrupts the larger story of Jesus to introduce the one who “prepares the [...]

The inclusion of this passage at the head of the [...]

“Save yourself!” These were the words of Roman soldiers who were mocking Jesus. They must [...]

The temple was beautiful. It had recently been refurbished by Herod the Great. And apparently, [...]

Jesus is looking. What does he see? While this pericope begins with Jesus looking at [...]

“How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?” Though the historical origins [...]

Zacchaeus’ body has gone up in importance in the political system, with the results of [...]