Commentary on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
God’s promises are the central feature of the Abrahamic story. [...]
First Reading
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 [...]
Commentary on Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Today is the day to tell the story of Jonah, for this is its only [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
What does it mean to be called by God? Is [...]
Commentary on Genesis 1:1-5
Both the Old and New Testament texts focus on “firsts.” The Old Testament lesson is [...]