Narrative Lectionary

Commentary on Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21

At least once every year I come across a sermon [...]

Sacred Spaces: Sunset
Commentary on Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29

In my previous commentary, I noted that Paul did not [...]

Jerusalem Temple from 2nd Temple Period
Commentary on Acts 15:1-18

Previously in Acts Last week’s reading about the Ethiopian eunuch marks the dividing point between [...]

water pouring on hands
Commentary on Acts 8:26-39

In Acts, Luke tells the story of the expansion of the church. In Acts 2, [...]

Stoning of St. Stephen
Commentary on Acts 6:1—7:2a, 44-60

The first five chapters of Acts revolve around the Temple [...]

The Supper at Emmaus
Commentary on Luke 24:13-35

Americans have often called the Sunday after Easter the “Low Sunday,” because churches were low [...]

Commentary on Luke 24:1-12

In Luke 24, we arrive at the empty tomb, one of the most beloved scenes [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Luke 23:32-47

In the Gospel of Luke, the most common title used for Jesus is kyrios, “Lord.” [...]

Christ washing the Disciples' Feet
Commentary on Luke 22:1-27

The word “maundy” comes from the Latin word for “command.” On this Maundy Thursday, we [...]

Entry into the City
Commentary on Luke 19:29-44

This reading is designated for “Palm” Sunday.  But I feel the need to draw our [...]