Commentary on 1 Peter 1:17-23
One of the most striking features of 1 Peter 1:25 is its reiteration of God [...]
Second Reading
Commentary on 1 Peter 1:3-9
Living as strangers, sojourners, and exiles in a world larger than one’s imagination can deprive [...]
Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4
If you want to convey the significance of Christ’s death [...]
Commentary on Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
The book of Hebrews is a homily with one main [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
My recommendation for preaching Maundy Thursday is not to “preach [...]
Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11
This passage represents one of the most important and influential [...]
Commentary on Romans 8:6-11
Romans 8 presents a rather somber narrative. In verses 18–30, Paul depicts creation as subjected [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 5:8-14
Paul’s letters consistently address communities facing significant challenges. Some of [...]
Commentary on Romans 5:1-11
Paul’s pithy saying that “suffering produces endurance” (Romans 5:3) encapsulates the human intuition that suffering [...]
Commentary on Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
I hear daily, both in person and in the media, [...]