Commentary on Matthew 17:1-9
After the story of Peter’s confession (Matthew 16:13–20) and the subsequent passion prediction of Jesus [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Matthew 5:13-20
The lectionary offers preachers an awkward selection this Sunday. It combines two units from the [...]
Commentary on Matthew 5:1-12
Challenges abound for interpreters of this opening section of the Sermon on the Mount. How [...]
Commentary on Matthew 4:12-23
After the birth narrative, Matthew’s story of Jesus skips to the adult Jesus coming to [...]
Commentary on John 1:29-42
We begin “the next day” in this passage, because one day has already transpired in [...]
Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17
Jesus’ baptism marks the first time we experience Jesus as an adult. No longer a [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12
In the context of God’s long-standing presence with Israel (Matthew 1:1–17), God has initiated the [...]
Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18
The prologue of John’s Gospel cracks the lens with which [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23
In Judeo-Christian traditions, one expects God not to let evildoers prosper and not to let [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
While John 1:1–14 is the appointed gospel lesson for Christmas Day (Proper III), I prefer [...]
