Revised Common Lectionary

Commentary on Genesis 21:8-21

This continuation of Genesis 21:1-7 describes the conflict in Abraham’s family caused by Isaac’s birth. [...]

Commentary on Matthew 10:24-39

Clarence Jordan is one of my all-time favorite Christians. He [...]

Commentary on Jeremiah 20:7-13

Reading through this text brings to mind what Professor John [...]

Commentary on Exodus 19:2-8a

During the four years that I was a student at Luther Seminary I can recall [...]

Commentary on Matthew 9:35—10:8 [9-23]

Healing and liberation certify the presence of the realm of [...]

Commentary on Genesis 18:1-15 [21:1-7]

Last week we read about the wonderful promises God made [...]

Commentary on Romans 5:1-8

“Access” has become a key phrase in our technological age. At the door of the [...]

Commentary on Romans 4:13-25

Paul never took a homiletics class. He did not know, therefore, that you are supposed [...]

Commentary on Genesis 12:1-9

What could God possibly do to counter the spread of sin that dominated the story [...]

Commentary on Hosea 5:15-6:6

Following the devastation of the previous verses, 5:15 is a word from God that introduces [...]