Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Prophets are a rather complicated gift. According to Deuteronomy 18:15-20, [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Jonah 3:1-5, 10
“Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” It is difficult to imagine a less [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
The narrative of the calling of Samuel is replete with [...]
Commentary on Genesis 1:1-5
In the opening verses of Genesis, God exhibits a certain creative style. On the one [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:10—62:3
The lectionary’s creators evidently viewed this portion of Isaiah as [...]
Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27
The year begins with a benediction! This familiar benediction has long been used by the [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-12
Isaiah 62:6-12 is the Proper 2 Old Testament Christmas reading every year. Paired with Luke [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7
For historical backgrounds that may underlie this complex passage, please see the entries by Terence [...]
Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Royal hope and an undisturbed place The opening chapters of [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Hope sprouts from the ruins The passage begins with an [...]