Second Reading

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Commentary on Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

The book of Hebrews is a homily with one main [...]

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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

My recommendation for preaching Maundy Thursday is not to “preach [...]

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Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

This passage represents one of the most important and influential [...]

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Commentary on Romans 8:6-11

Romans 8 presents a rather somber narrative. In verses 18–30, Paul depicts creation as subjected [...]

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Commentary on Ephesians 5:8-14

Paul’s letters consistently address communities facing significant challenges. Some of [...]

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Commentary on Romans 5:1-11

Paul’s pithy saying that “suffering produces endurance” (Romans 5:3) encapsulates the human intuition that suffering [...]

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Commentary on Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

I hear daily, both in person and in the media, [...]

Commentary on Romans 5:12-19

His name was Mr. Steve Moore, and he was the honors English Literature teacher during [...]

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Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10

The preacher may wonder what this text contributes to reflection [...]

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Commentary on 2 Peter 1:16-21

Peter has written to the believers, reminding them that through God’s divine power they have [...]