Commentary on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
In this text, although Jesus is referring to the generation [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
It was early September of 2001.1 I had assigned the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 25:14-30
“Enter the joy of your master.” This phrase, I believe, [...]
Commentary on John 11:32-44
On the one hand, even without the accompaniment of the other appointed lectionary readings or [...]
Commentary on Luke 6:20-31
Saints are “holy ones” (Greek: hagioi), the “blessed of God” (Greek: makarioi: Luke 6:20-22). But [...]
Commentary on Matthew 5:1-12
This is a strong text for All Saints Day, especially if we use the word [...]
Commentary on John 6:56-69
This climatic passage, with its rich metaphor and intense interaction, aims to move us finally [...]
Commentary on John 6:51-58
The lectionary text for this Sunday again includes the final verse from last week’s passage. [...]
Commentary on John 6:35, 41-51
Something very important happens in verse 41, something that is [...]
Commentary on John 6:24-35
The text for this week sets up in much the same way as last week’s. [...]