First Reading

Celtic cross surrounded by evergreens
Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-8

It is telling that the prophetic call narrative in Isaiah 6:1-8 starts with a death.  [...]

tongue of fire on black background
Commentary on Acts 2:1-21

Acts 2:1-21 narrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples. The author of [...]

two hands holding flowers
Commentary on Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

The most obvious preaching text for Ascension Sunday is Acts’ [...]

Man
Commentary on Acts 1:1-11

The author of Acts also wrote the third Gospel and is traditionally associated with Luke [...]

grandmother smiling
Commentary on Acts 10:44-48

There is a classic sermon tactic that breaks a story in two. It draws listeners [...]

grapes on vine in sunlight
Commentary on Acts 8:26-40

One reason why the book of Acts makes for great Easter preaching is the narrative’s [...]

lamb in green field
Commentary on Acts 4:5-12

Conflict arises in Acts for the first time in this passage.  It’s a story that [...]

fish on broiler
Commentary on Acts 3:12-19

When interpreting Acts, especially the speeches it contains, it is important to pay attention to [...]

Man spraying water into the air
Commentary on Acts 4:32-35

Something always feels disjointed about our lectionary’s pattern of assigning passages from Acts during the [...]

round stone in obscuring tomb entry
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

If anything, belief in Jesus’ resurrection should get us to see things differently. Based on [...]