First Reading

Commentary on Jeremiah 31:31-34

In the first chapter of this book six verbs define [...]

Commentary on Numbers 21:4-9

“You have lacked nothing!” (Deuteronomy 2:7). Surely this is a late pious endeavor to cover [...]

Commentary on Exodus 20:1-17

Biblical law remains on the front pages, both in church and society. One thinks of [...]

Commentary on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

God’s promises are the central feature of the Abrahamic story. [...]

Commentary on Genesis 9:8-17

What does it mean for God to give an eternal promise to every creature, including [...]

Commentary on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

We know nothing about the prophet “Joel, son of Pethuel,” [...]

Commentary on 2 Kings 2:1-12

The opening verse of this pericope hints at the focus of the following narrative, reminding [...]

Commentary on 2 Kings 5:1-14

The text this week centers on a common theme: the faith of a servant acted [...]

Commentary on Isaiah 40:21-31

The text this week holds two thoughts in tension. The proclamation of what seems impossible [...]

Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Where are the prophets today? Who speaks for God? How [...]