Commentary on Mark 9:2-9
The previous Sundays of Epiphany have essentially followed the opening chapter of Mark’s Gospel. That narrative begins [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on 2 Kings 2:1-12
The opening verse of this pericope hints at the focus of the following narrative, reminding [...]
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Third in a series of lectionary texts which at first [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:40-45
Last Sunday’s gospel lesson impressed upon us the scope of Jesus’ ministry and mission, and [...]
Commentary on 2 Kings 5:1-14
The text this week centers on a common theme: the faith of a servant acted [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
If you’re anything like me, you are growing tired of [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Preach, or be damned – what would you choose? Given [...]
Commentary on Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
Psalm 147 is part of a group of Psalms (146-150) [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:29-39
Perhaps the special character of the stories in the New Testament lies in the fact [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 40:21-31
The text this week holds two thoughts in tension. The proclamation of what seems impossible [...]