Commentary on Hosea 11:1-9
“Sorrow and love flow mingled down” from the lines of this poem.1 The poet draws [...]
Narrative Lectionary
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 [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9
From the beginning of the story of the exodus from [...]
Commentary on Exodus 1:8-14 [15—2:10]; 3:1-15
A lot has happened since we left Jacob in Genesis [...]
Commentary on Genesis 32:22-30
The story of Jacob’s encounter with a stranger at night [...]
Commentary on Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7
In this week’s passage, God makes an appearance to Abraham [...]
Commentary on Genesis 2:4b-25
The text of Genesis 2:4b-25 will feel familiar to many preachers. In contrast to the [...]