Commentary on Galatians 4:4-7
Besides being the second reading for the first Sunday of Christmas, this passage is assigned [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Luke 2:22-40
The birth of a child is an occasion that evokes family, religious, and social traditions. [...]
Commentary on Psalm 148
And Heav’n and Nature Sing It’s always been one of my favorite Christmas carols. How could you [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:10—62:3
Our text falls within the central section (chapters 60-62) of [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
“Blow out the candles,” declared the old evangelist, “the sun [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-12
Isaiah 62:6-12 is the first reading assigned for Christmas Day. Like the Isaiah 9:2-7 reading [...]
Commentary on Titus 3:4-7
Today’s passage is an example of testimony. Beginning with the verse immediately preceding our text [...]
Commentary on Titus 2:11-14
“Sing a new world into being. Sound a bold and hopeful theme. Find a tune [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
Preaching on Christmas Eve is an exercise in strong, gentle [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7
Isaiah 9:2-7 has been chosen for Christmas Eve because of its the theme of light [...]