Commentary on Mark 1:29-39
Perhaps the special character of the stories in the New Testament lies in the fact [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Mark 1:21-28
A central theme in this section is the nature and issue of Jesus’ authority (exousia), [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:14-20
The text consists of two parts: a summary of Jesus’ preaching in 1:14-15; and a [...]
Commentary on John 1:43-51
The gospel reading for the second Sunday after the Epiphany is always taken from John: [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:4-11
On the first Sunday after Epiphany, we recall Jesus’ baptism. This day, coming soon after [...]
Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18
Although the lectionary picks up in the middle of the [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:22-40
The birth of a child is an occasion that evokes family, religious, and social traditions. [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
“Blow out the candles,” declared the old evangelist, “the sun [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
Preaching on Christmas Eve is an exercise in strong, gentle [...]
Commentary on Luke 1:26-38
The first two chapters of Luke include some of the most beautiful poetry in scripture, [...]
