Commentary on Isaiah 65:1-9
Isaiah 65 begins with images of a long-suffering, patient deity. The emphasis here (in verses [...]
First Reading
Commentary on 2 Samuel 11:26—12:10, 13-15
To make sense of the lectionary text, we have to [...]
Commentary on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Joel 2:1 commands the blowing of the shofar. This is [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]
For most of the country, this Fifth Sunday of Epiphany [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 1:4-10
“I have put my words in your mouth” (Jeremiah 1:9). God sends forth God’s hand [...]
Commentary on Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
I challenge you: If you do not choose to preach [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 62:1-5
I. Will. Not. Keep. Silent. It will not be possible to make me shut up. [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:7-14
This text is part of Jeremiah’s Book of Consolation, often [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
At first glance this text about Samuel’s early years seems [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10
The larger context of these verses (see 51:17-23) vividly describes how the people of Israel [...]