Commentary on Romans 6:1b-11
Sometimes the editorial decisions of the Lectionary committees astound me. Why in the world does [...]
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 [...]