Commentary on James 1:17-27
Lectionary editors do not always make the most helpful choices. James 1:17–27 exemplifies this. Rather [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
In the Gospels, it seems that Jesus saves his sharpest [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Moses will never enter the land of promise.1 He will [...]
Commentary on Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Meetings are called to order. Calls for action are issued [...]
Commentary on James 1:17-27
These verses from the Epistle of James include the point that the epistle is best [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Readers of Deuteronomy need to be prepared to travel through [...]
Commentary on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
In this text, Jesus addresses three different audiences: a group [...]
Commentary on Psalm 15
What makes a good guest? At summer’s end, when many people are returning from visits with family [...]
Comentario del San Marcos 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Marcos 7:1-8 Jesús no está denigrando la limpieza cuando dice [...]
Commentary on Mark 7:24-37
In last week’s gospel text, Jesus took to task the Pharisees and scribes for their [...]