Second Reading

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Introduction Today’s lection begins a four-part reading through chapters 12, [...]

Commentary on Ephesians 1:3-14

At least three observations are in order before we set [...]

Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17

The Letter to the Colossians combines large segments of theological/doctrinal [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]

Hebrews is a rich writing that presents a plethora of [...]

Commentary on Titus 2:11-14

Although the organizers of the lectionary have selected this passage from The Letter of Paul [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 10:5-10

Christ was obedient not only in his death, but from the moment of his coming [...]

Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7

It’s an exclamation we’ve heard time and time again, “Rejoice [...]

Commentary on Philippians 1:3-11

“Friendship is essential to the soul.” This is the motto [...]

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Love epitomizes all social obligations. This may be the “take [...]

Commentary on Revelation 1:4b-8

The book of Revelation, called in Greek the Apocalypse, exercises [...]