Commentary on Matthew 5:1-12
This is a strong text for All Saints Day, especially if we use the word [...]
Gospel
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. [...]
Commentary on John 11:32-44
John 11 opens with these words: “Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12
God is so determined to proclaim the “good news of great joy for all the people” (Luke [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:41-52
Finally arriving in the temple, Mary and Joseph are astonished to discover amazed teachers and [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
Christmas candles and wintertime in North America compel John’s description of Jesus as Light shining [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
For years I have wondered whether the Christmas Eve sermon [...]