Revised Common Lectionary

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Isaiah 43:1-7

“But now” — hear the jarring declaration of reversal (43:1). Whatever has gone before is [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-9

This passage in Isaiah shows God speaking into the pain of exile to send a [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Comentario del San Mateo 3:13-17

“En aquellos días…” (3:1). Así inicia Mateo su relato de [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

This particular text has been chosen for Baptism of our Lord Sunday because it refers [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 29

The 29th Psalm is notorious for being an originally Canaanite psalm, adapted by the Israelites. Who can [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17

Water is one of the most powerful elements on the face of the planet. The [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Comentario del San Lucas 3:15-17, 21-22

El pasaje comienza enmarcando el ambiente. El foco está puesto [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Before we plunge into the Baptism of Jesus, it’s worthwhile [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Isaiah 43:1-7

Like other prophetic writings, Isaiah 40-55 (which scholars call Second Isaiah) aims to change people’s [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 29

While the pen remains mightier than the sword, neither bears quite the same dynamic power as the [...]