Revised Common Lectionary

Commentary on Ephesians 2:1-10

This text presents the immeasurable nature of God’s grace which [...]

Commentary on John 2:13-22

As the synoptic gospels have it, Jesus symbolically cleanses the temple in Jerusalem as he [...]

Commentary on Exodus 20:1-17

Biblical law remains on the front pages, both in church and society. One thinks of [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

In this text Paul is not seeking to answer age [...]

Commentary on Psalm 19

Preaching on a text about preaching is no small task. This is complicated further when it is [...]

Commentary on Psalm 22:23-31

The final verses of Psalm 22 provide us with a wonderful hymn of praise. The [...]

Commentary on Mark 8:31-38

With the power of brevity, Mark puts before us Jesus’ correction of Peter’s clear identification [...]

Commentary on Romans 4:13-25

The overarching focus of Paul’s letter to Christian communities in Rome is the multifaceted nature [...]

Commentary on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

God’s promises are the central feature of the Abrahamic story. [...]

Commentary on Mark 1:9-15

The sheer brevity of Mark’s story seems to offer little material for the preacher. Indeed, [...]