Revised Common Lectionary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

The Second Lesson prescribed for any given Sunday in the [...]

Commentary on Psalm 62:5-12

Psalm 62 has elements of a Psalm of praise, thanksgiving, lament, and wisdom. But it [...]

Commentary on Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

Psalm 139 is classified as an Individual Hymn of Thanksgiving. [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

This Sunday marks some major transitions. Up until now, our [...]

Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]

What does it mean to be called by God? Is [...]

Commentary on John 1:43-51

The gospel reading for the second Sunday after the Epiphany is always taken from John: [...]

Commentary on Mark 1:4-11

On the first Sunday after Epiphany, we recall Jesus’ baptism. This day, coming soon after [...]

Commentary on Genesis 1:1-5

Both the Old and New Testament texts focus on “firsts.” The Old Testament lesson is [...]

Commentary on Psalm 29

Psalm 29 is a call to worship, not only by the assembled congregation in the Jerusalem Temple, [...]

Commentary on Acts 19:1-7

This episode in the Book of Acts stands as a sequel to the account of [...]