Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
The second half of 1 Samuel recounts the contest between [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
As soon as they say, “It’s not about the money!” [...]
Commentary on Lamentations 3:22-33
The small poetic book of Lamentations was composed during the [...]
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 Job 38:1-11
I remember well the first time I read the speeches of God in the book [...]
Commentary on Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
Psalm 107 opens with a typical call to praise. All [...]
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Paul’s theme of reconciliation, begun in 5:11-21, continues in 6:1-13, [...]
Commentary on Mark 4:35-41
What really happened? Did Jesus perform a miracle, controlling the forces of nature by a [...]
Commentary on Mark 4:26-34
If only Jesus had provided a blueprint, a constitution or at least a tourists’ brochure, [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13
In 1 Samuel 15, Samuel denounces King Saul for violating [...]