Commentary on Matthew 11:2-11
Matthew 11:2–11 captures a prison correspondence between John the Baptist and Jesus. Jesus learns of [...]
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Commentary on Matthew 3:1-12
These December days are a time of pretty lights and pine trees, Christmas cookies and [...]
Commentary on Matthew 24:36-44
Never, perhaps, has this Advent gospel been more timely. “Watch!” [...]
Commentary on Luke 23:33-43
Juxtaposition of this text and Christ the King Sunday is a crucial one for the [...]
Commentary on Luke 21:5-19
My son’s fourth-grade class recently received recognition for consistent school attendance. They could vote as [...]
Commentary on Luke 20:27-38
Other commentaries on this site do a nice job of contextualizing Levirate marriage, resurrection beliefs, [...]
Commentary on Luke 6:20-31
While perhaps less familiar than the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5–7, Luke’s more [...]
Commentary on Luke 19:1-10
The story of Zacchaeus is a natural favorite for preachers and Sunday school teachers alike. [...]
Commentary on John 8:31-36
What is truth? This question, posed by Pilate in his discussions with Jesus before having [...]
Commentary on Luke 18:9-14
Parable and prayer interlace in this passage, much as in last week’s lectionary. So also [...]