Commentary on Luke 1:5-13, 57-80
Is God faithful to God’s promises? If so, why are [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4, 10-13
Cyrus’ decree allowing Jews to return to their homeland and [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 40:1-11
Isaiah 40:1-11 is one of the most important texts in all of Isaiah. The narrative [...]
Commentary on 2 Kings 22:1-10 [14-20]; 23:1-3
The story of King Josiah is a cautionary tale about [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5
This week’s texts (Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-9) provide a glimpse of [...]
Commentary on Hosea 11:1-9
“Sorrow and love flow mingled down” from the lines of this poem.1 The poet draws [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 18:20-39
This week’s passage focuses on the loyal prophet who is [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29
Power. Oppression. Rivalry. These interrelated themes are universal across time. [...]
Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150
God’s work is messy business. Perhaps this messiness is part [...]
Commentary on Ruth 1:1-17
The story of Naomi and Ruth is set during the period before monarchs ruled in [...]