Commentary on Luke 15:1-32
It was early September of 2001. I had assigned the “parables of the losts” (Luke [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Luke 13:1-9, 31-35
Jesus is teaching. Apparently, groups of people wander in and [...]
Commentary on Luke 10:25-42
This Sunday’s text is built around the so-called Parable of the Good Samaritan, preceded by [...]
Commentary on Luke 9:51-62
Following his “temptation” in the Judean wilderness, Luke 4:14 reports that Jesus returns to Galilee [...]
Commentary on Luke 9:28-45
Even with the Narrative Lectionary, we will still need to provide some context to appreciate [...]
Commentary on Luke 7:1-17
Luke 7:1-17 recounts two stories: Jesus’ healing of the centurion’s slave (verses 1-10) and his [...]
Commentary on Luke 6:1-16
In reading of Jesus’ conflicts with the Pharisees, it is easy to dismiss the Pharisees [...]
Commentary on Luke 5:1-11
Luke’s story of Jesus calling the first disciples is unique among the synoptic Gospels. While [...]
Commentary on Luke 4:14-30
Last Sunday we saw John, the one sent to announce that “all flesh shall see [...]
Commentary on Luke 3:1-22
Luke’s readers have been well prepared for John the Baptizer’s arrival on the scene. Three [...]