Commentary on Luke 2:41-52
To learn about Jesus’ childhood, we can turn to this text in Luke 2 or [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Psalm 148
Psalm 148 is part of the Psalter’s concluding section that offers and calls for praise to the [...]
Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17
The Letter to the Colossians combines large segments of theological/doctrinal [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
At first glance this text about Samuel’s early years seems [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
Whereas the Christmas Eve account was simple narrative, this text can only be viewed as [...]
Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]
Hebrews is a rich writing that presents a plethora of [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10
The larger context of these verses (see 51:17-23) vividly describes how the people of Israel [...]
Commentary on Titus 2:11-14
Although the organizers of the lectionary have selected this passage from The Letter of Paul [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7
Isaiah 9:1 is not a part of the lectionary text, but helps put this Christmas [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
This text should carry a warning statement for those of [...]