Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Over the next three weeks, we move from a “yes-but” [...]
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
David was anointed to be king three times. The first [...]
Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
The second half of 1 Samuel recounts the contest between [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:[1a, 4-11, 19-23] 32-49
The lectionary’s desire to include the story of David and [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13
In 1 Samuel 15, Samuel denounces King Saul for violating [...]
Commentary on Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
This Old Testament lesson has been excerpted from the second [...]
Commentary on Joshua 3:7-17
For additional lectionary resources on the assigned texts for All Saints, please see the Craft [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:1-12
For additional lectionary resources on the assigned texts for Reformation [...]
Commentary on Exodus 33:12-23
In Exodus 32:1-14, Moses appeared calm and collected as he successfully negotiated with God on [...]
Commentary on Exodus 32:1-14
Tell me, whose side are you standing on? I’m standing on the Lord’s side. Whose [...]