Gospel

Commentary on Luke 16:19-31

How far may we push a parable? Should we regard parables as helpful fictions that [...]

Commentary on Luke 16:1-13

Commentators routinely remark that the parable of the Dishonest (Corrupt) Manager stands among the most [...]

Commentary on Luke 15:1-10

Luke 15:1-10 launches an extended reflection on one of the most provocative aspects of Jesus’ [...]

Commentary on Luke 14:25-33

We live in a market driven society, so it is not surprising that we feel [...]

Commentary on Luke 14:1, 7-14

Giving great honor to those who are distinguished. Ignoring those who are ordinary or “defective.” [...]

Commentary on Luke 13:10-17

She had gotten used to looking at people out of the corner of her eye, [...]

Commentary on Luke 12:49-56

History is written backwards; sermons are written forward. Luke’s history of Jesus’ mission and ministry [...]

Commentary on Luke 12:32-40

Every once in a while, I am tempted to add a verse or two at [...]

Commentary on Luke 12:13-21

Stewardship season, already? Perhaps not if you operate by the programmatic calendar typical of many [...]

Commentary on Luke 11:1-13

Prayer is not only at the heart of the Christian life, it is also at [...]