Commentary on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Too bad no one observed Ash Wednesday during the first [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Psalm 51:1-17
Our brothers and sisters in the faith before us have provided two important keys for [...]
Commentary on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
We know nothing about the prophet “Joel, son of Pethuel,” [...]
Commentary on Psalm 50:1-6
How do you respond to the words, “The boss would like to set up a [...]
Commentary on Mark 9:2-9
The previous Sundays of Epiphany have essentially followed the opening chapter of Mark’s Gospel. That narrative begins [...]
Commentary on 2 Kings 2:1-12
The opening verse of this pericope hints at the focus of the following narrative, reminding [...]
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Third in a series of lectionary texts which at first [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:40-45
Last Sunday’s gospel lesson impressed upon us the scope of Jesus’ ministry and mission, and [...]
Commentary on 2 Kings 5:1-14
The text this week centers on a common theme: the faith of a servant acted [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
If you’re anything like me, you are growing tired of [...]