Commentary on Luke 6:1-16
In reading of Jesus’ conflicts with the Pharisees, it is easy to dismiss the Pharisees [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Luke 5:1-11
Luke’s story of Jesus calling the first disciples is unique among the synoptic Gospels. While [...]
Commentary on Luke 4:14-30
Last Sunday we saw John, the one sent to announce that “all flesh shall see [...]
Commentary on Luke 3:1-22
Luke’s readers have been well prepared for John the Baptizer’s arrival on the scene. Three [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:21-38
The narrative begins eight days after the birth of Jesus and the visit from the [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:8-20
In Luke 2:1-7, Mary has just given birth to Jesus, wrapped him in strips of [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
This passage can be broken into two parts. Luke 2:1-7 [...]
Commentary on Luke 1:26-49
There are three themes I want to explore in Luke 1:26-55: God’s activity, kingship, and [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:1-11
The passage seems to contain multiple voices: a preacher and healer, an administrator, and YHWH. [...]
Commentary on Joel 2:12-13, 28-29
There are two patches in Joel’s prophetic quilt. Scholars do [...]