Commentary on Mark 8:31-38
Narrative context is so important. When this passage is taken out of context, it seems [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Mark 1:9-15
Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:9-11) It is problematic to compare Jesus’ baptism with that of the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Ash Wednesday. I always tell myself and fellow clergy that [...]
Commentary on Mark 9:2-9
Every time we gather for worship (these days, distant from each other in person or on a [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:29-39
Mark 1:21-39 sets up the framework of Jesus’ ministry in terms of casting out demons, [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
When I served a two-point rural parish, we held the Christmas Eve service in one [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:22-40
This special day, celebrating the Presentation of Jesus at the temple in accordance with the [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:21-28
Jesus’ teaching ministry starts in Capernaum, on the Sabbath day, in the synagogue. Jesus’ exorcism [...]
Commentary on John 1:43-51
Having just invited Andrew and Peter to go to Galilee with him, Jesus “found” Philip. [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:14-20
Exploring the text Jesus begins his ministry “after John was arrested.” By whom? Why? That [...]