Commentary on Mark 1:14-20
The text consists of two parts: a summary of Jesus’ preaching in 1:14-15; and a [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Today is the day to tell the story of Jonah, for this is its only [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
The Second Lesson prescribed for any given Sunday in the [...]
Commentary on Psalm 62:5-12
Psalm 62 has elements of a Psalm of praise, thanksgiving, lament, and wisdom. But it [...]
Commentary on Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Psalm 139 is classified as an Individual Hymn of Thanksgiving. [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
This Sunday marks some major transitions. Up until now, our [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
What does it mean to be called by God? Is [...]
Commentary on John 1:43-51
The gospel reading for the second Sunday after the Epiphany is always taken from John: [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:4-11
On the first Sunday after Epiphany, we recall Jesus’ baptism. This day, coming soon after [...]
Commentary on Genesis 1:1-5
Both the Old and New Testament texts focus on “firsts.” The Old Testament lesson is [...]