Commentary on Matthew 4:12-23
For the third time in Matthew, Jesus finds himself embracing a new hometown. Jesus was [...]
Gospel
Commentary on John 1:29-42
The Gospel of John is a dramatic, gripping narrative. John 1:29-42 divides into two main [...]
Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17
As if on cue, Jesus sets foot on the stage immediately after John’s contrast of [...]
Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18
The Prologue introduces the major themes of the Gospel. Stop [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23
The Gospel reading this day after Christmas strikes a new tone for the season by [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
From all appearances, it would seem that John knows next to nothing about angels or [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
Have you ever noticed the pronounced hush that often attends [...]
Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25
This lection is, of course, one of the prime passages used and preached on during [...]
Commentary on Matthew 11:2-11
While in the Matthean lection for the second Sunday in Advent, we hear about John’s [...]
Commentary on Matthew 3:1-12
John the Baptizer is a colorful prophetic figure who introduces the story of Jesus in [...]