Revised Common Lectionary

Commentary on Matthew 21:33-46

This parable continues Jesus’ response to the chief priests and [...]

Commentary on Isaiah 5:1-7

Grape Expectations: Our experience with Isaiah 5:1-7 can be strangely similar to that of the [...]

Commentary on Philippians 3:4b-14

There was a popular scene on ancient Greek vases: a [...]

Commentary on Philippians 2:1-13

Philippians 2:6 might be translated: “He did not regard snatching [...]

Commentary on Exodus 17:1-7

Exodus 17 records the fourth occurrence of “complaining” by the Israelites in the early days [...]

Commentary on Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32

“The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth [...]

Commentary on Matthew 21:23-32

In my posting last week, I referred to Jesus’ ministry [...]

Commentary on Philippians 1:21-30

Modern interpreters agree: Philippians is the friendliest of Paul’s letters. [...]

Commentary on Exodus 16:2-15

Exodus 16 has many themes that speak to Christians today–grumbling by the people of God, [...]

Commentary on Matthew 20:1-16

Jesus certainly has an interesting definition of “fair wage.” Imagine the corporate executive’s reaction to [...]