Narrative Lectionary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1-17

David wishes to build a temple-house, but instead, God builds a greater dynasty-house. One of [...]

Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10

A mother’s prayer results in an unlikely beginning to kingship. [...]

Commentary on Exodus 32:1-14

In the prelude to the story of the Golden Calf, Moses has led the Israelites [...]

Commentary on Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8

The book of Exodus begins with all 70 members of [...]

Commentary on Genesis 37:3-8, 26-34; 50:15-21

The story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 37-50 [...]

Commentary on Genesis 15:1-6

In Genesis 1-11, the LORD struggled with all humanity to redeem a sinful and violent [...]

Commentary on Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8

This text (Genesis 2 and 3) marks the beginning of [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

What is God Up To? Paul begins chapter 12 by [...]

Commentary on Acts 18:1-17 and 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 

The Curious Power of God [...]

Commentary on Galatians 1:1-9; 5:1-6, 13-14

I feel certain that the Galatians, when they made their [...]