Commentary on 1 Kings 3:4-9 [10-15] 16-28
The wisdom of Solomon is legendary, both in the biblical [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 26-27; 12:1-9; Psalm 51:1-9
Until this point in his [...]
Commentary on Joshua 24:1-15 [16-26]
For preachers and congregations following the Narrative Lectionary week by [...]
Commentary on Exodus 19:3-7; 20:1-17
Three aspects of God’s recurring promises to Israel’s ancestors in [...]
Commentary on Exodus 14:5-7, 10-14, 21-29
Exodus 14 recounts one of the most famous events in [...]
Commentary on Genesis 39:1-23
Last week’s narrative lectionary text featured God’s decision to change course in order to redeem [...]
Commentary on Genesis 12:1-9
Genesis 12 begins a new set of stories, which differ from ones that came before. [...]
Commentary on Genesis 6:5-22; 8:6-12; 9:8-17
The Bible’s first creation story as prelude to the flood [...]
Commentary on Exodus 20:17
Preaching text: Exodus 20:17; accompanying text: Matthew 22:34–40 The desires of the heart: Do not [...]
Commentary on Exodus 20:12-16
Preaching text: Exodus 20:12–16; accompanying text: Matthew 22:34–40 The second table: Turned toward the neighbor [...]