Narrative Lectionary

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Commentary on Ruth 1:1-22

Week 1: May 31, 2026 Preaching text: Ruth 1:1-22; accompanying text: Matthew 5:3-9 Ruth 1: [...]

Commentary on Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7

Pairing the traditional Pentecost text with this beautiful passage from [...]

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Commentary on Philippians 2:1-13

This passage continues the theme of partnership that flows through [...]

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Commentary on Philippians 1:1-18a

Starting this letter by listing both Paul and Timothy as [...]

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Commentary on Acts 17:16-31

In Acts 17:16–31, Paul arrives in Athens, faithfully proclaims God’s good news about Jesus and [...]

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Commentary on Acts 16:16-34

In Acts 16:16–34, Luke narrates the ordeal of Paul and Silas in a Philippian jail. [...]

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Commentary on Acts 9:1-19a

Luke narrates Saul’s initial encounter with Jesus in Acts 9:1–19a. For decades, scholars have debated [...]

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Commentary on John 20:19-31

The risen Jesus appears to the gathered disciples in the first part of our reading [...]

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Commentary on John 20:1-18

Today is the most important day in the church’s year: Easter Day. It is the [...]

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Commentary on John 19:31-42

Today, on Good Friday, we hear John’s Passion narrative continue as it tells the story [...]