Commentary on Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
The heading for the book of Habakkuk reads: “The oracle [...]
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
“I resolved to expound this prophet Habakkuk so that he, [...]
Commentary on Haggai 1:15b-2:9
Haggai is dangerous. The hazard stems from the fact that [...]
Commentary on Haggai 1:15b-2:9
The small book of Haggai stands on par with other [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 65:17-25
If it seems to you that the passage from Isaiah has cropped up recently, you [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 65:17-25
Two Sundays ago, the lectionary included a reading from Isaiah in which God condemns the [...]
Commentary on Genesis 21:8-21
We are accustomed to talking about the “sacrifice of Isaac,” but this story could be [...]
Commentary on Genesis 21:8-21
We are accustomed to talking about the “sacrifice of Isaac,” but this story could be [...]
Commentary on Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
After two harrowing stories — the near-deaths of both Ishmael [...]
Commentary on Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
After two harrowing stories — the near-deaths of both Ishmael [...]