Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14-20
This reading from Zephaniah is marked by hope, rejoicing, and [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Malachi 3:1-4
Both the readings from the Gospel of Luke and from Malachi today announce the need [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 33:14-16
As Advent begins this year, we immediately hear God’s assertion: [...]
Commentary on Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
These verses from the Book of Daniel provide the reader [...]
Commentary on Daniel 12:1-3
Today’s reading from Daniel 12 consists of an apocalyptic scenario — an unveiling (which is [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 17:8-16
“Do not be afraid.” So say angels in Scripture when they encounter human beings, presumably [...]
Commentary on Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday of Holy Week. This day, [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:1-9
There’s no denying that Jesus was a good Jew. According [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:31-34
The new covenant God makes with “the house of Israel [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:7-9
The two visions of hope and homecoming from Jeremiah featured by the lectionary (Jeremiah 31:7-9 [...]