Revised Common Lectionary

Sandals in sand
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The main problem the Apostle Paul seeks to correct in [...]

Sandals in sand
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

Psalm 116 begins with a confession of love and ends [...]

Sandals in sand
Commentary on Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14

The Israelites’ escape from Egypt is a well-known story.1 Commentaries [...]

Sunlight streaming through green leafy forest
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10

As a layperson who considers preaching part of my calling, I am deeply curious how [...]

Sunlight streaming through green leafy forest
Commentary on John 20:1-18

The themes of darkness and light are clearly visible in John’s account of the resurrection. [...]

Hand placing lit votive candle among bank of candles at vigil.
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10

As a layperson who considers preaching part of my calling, I am deeply curious how [...]

Stone cross with carved dove and floral decoration
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42

These two chapters can be easily divided in five parts: [...]

Sandals in sand
Commentary on John 13:1-17, 31b-35

The Johannine last meal and foot washing scene conveys a [...]

Painting of Jesus carrying cross by Hieronymus Bosch
Commentary on Psalm 31:9-16

Jesus’ words in Luke 23:46, incorporating the words of Psalm 31:5, “Into your hands I [...]

Painting of Jesus carrying cross by Hieronymus Bosch
Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

For the Palm/Passion Sunday preacher, Philippians 2:5-11 might not emerge [...]