Commentary on Genesis 3:8-15
In an intriguing vignette that forms part of the creation narratives in Genesis 1-3, one [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-8
It is telling that the prophetic call narrative in Isaiah 6:1-8 starts with a death. [...]
Commentary on Acts 2:1-21
Acts 2:1-21 narrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples. The author of [...]
Commentary on Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
The most obvious preaching text for Ascension Sunday is Acts’ [...]
Commentary on Acts 1:1-11
The author of Acts also wrote the third Gospel and is traditionally associated with Luke [...]
Commentary on Acts 10:44-48
There is a classic sermon tactic that breaks a story in two. It draws listeners [...]
Commentary on Acts 8:26-40
One reason why the book of Acts makes for great Easter preaching is the narrative’s [...]
Commentary on Acts 4:5-12
Conflict arises in Acts for the first time in this passage. It’s a story that [...]
Commentary on Acts 3:12-19
When interpreting Acts, especially the speeches it contains, it is important to pay attention to [...]
Commentary on Acts 4:32-35
Something always feels disjointed about our lectionary’s pattern of assigning passages from Acts during the [...]