Revised Common Lectionary

Commentary on Isaiah 12:2-6

“I will trust, and will not be afraid” (Isaiah 12:2). These words were spoken by [...]

Commentary on Luke 3:7-18

It would appear, according to Luke, that John is an “old school” preacher, delivering in [...]

Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14-20

The third Sunday of Advent traditionally has a focus on [...]

Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7

It’s an exclamation we’ve heard time and time again, “Rejoice [...]

Commentary on Luke 1:68-79

Like a melody in a musical overture, Zechariah’s prophecy hints at things to come, while [...]

Commentary on Malachi 3:1-4

Familiar to many from its use in Handel’s Messiah, this passage from Malachi speaks of [...]

Commentary on Philippians 1:3-11

“Friendship is essential to the soul.” This is the motto [...]

Commentary on Luke 3:1-6

Note to the preacher: since the lectionary splits Luke’s account of John the Baptist’s ministry between the [...]

Commentary on Luke 21:25-36

Advent is a season that messes with our sense of time. While we typically live [...]

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Love epitomizes all social obligations. This may be the “take [...]