Commentary on Psalm 97
“The Lord is king … most high…exalted” — a perfect proclamation for Christmas. This reality is a [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Titus 3:4-7
On Christmas, we celebrate the arrival of God’s promised Savior in the world. But what [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-12
“Behold, your salvation comes.” (Isaiah 62.11) Christmas Day is the prefect context to explore the [...]
Comentario del San Lucas 2:[1-7] 8-20
El Texto en su Mundo Bíblico De los cuatro evangelios [...]
Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]
Many religious and ethnic communities have intricate celebrations for the [...]
Commentary on Psalm 98
The Christmas season always seems like a time to sing the good old songs.1 Each year I [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10
The text from Second Isaiah follows closely on Christmas Eve’s reading from First Isaiah though [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
While John 1:1-14 is the appointed Gospel lesson for Christmas Day (Proper III), I prefer [...]
Commentary on Psalm 98
Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise,” followed by a [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10
This passage is joyfully noisy. First, the messenger announces and speaks. Then, sentinels lift up [...]
